HIGHER GROUND Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 2, 2005, a trademark application was filed for HIGHER GROUND with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HIGHER GROUND trademark a serial number of 78706104. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, July 10, 2015. This trademark is owned by The Frank Gates Companies, Inc.. The HIGHER GROUND trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Cost containment for employers in the areas of workers' compensation, auto/general liability and real and personal property insurance claims and consulting related thereto

Insurance claims administration and management in the fields of workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, auto/general liability, real and personal property liability claims, and self-insured employee benefits; insurance consultation services, namely, consulting for employers in the areas of workers' compensation, auto/general liability and real and personal property claims; alternative risk management financing consultation; insurance consultation services regarding insurance risk acceptance, establishing captive insurance accounts, captive insurance claim administration, and alternative risk financing services; insurance administration services for group insurance rating programs in the field of workers' compensation; providing insurance-related information over the Internet

Safety training in the field of personal accident prevention, and developing training programs related thereto, in the insurance industry; training in the field of personal accident experience review for insurance claim purposes

Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for insurance claims management and medical fee bill payment purposes that adjust bills to state fee schedules and PPO guidelines for reporting purposes; computer software development for the insurance industry

Investigation services relating to maritime workers compensation insurance claims
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General Information


Serial Number78706104
Word MarkHIGHER GROUND
Filing DateFriday, September 2, 2005
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, July 10, 2015
Registration Number3543663
Registration DateTuesday, December 9, 2008
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 23, 2008

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCost containment for employers in the areas of workers' compensation, auto/general liability and real and personal property insurance claims and consulting related thereto
Goods and ServicesInsurance claims administration and management in the fields of workers' compensation, unemployment compensation, auto/general liability, real and personal property liability claims, and self-insured employee benefits; insurance consultation services, namely, consulting for employers in the areas of workers' compensation, auto/general liability and real and personal property claims; alternative risk management financing consultation; insurance consultation services regarding insurance risk acceptance, establishing captive insurance accounts, captive insurance claim administration, and alternative risk financing services; insurance administration services for group insurance rating programs in the field of workers' compensation; providing insurance-related information over the Internet
Goods and ServicesSafety training in the field of personal accident prevention, and developing training programs related thereto, in the insurance industry; training in the field of personal accident experience review for insurance claim purposes
Goods and ServicesProviding temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for insurance claims management and medical fee bill payment purposes that adjust bills to state fee schedules and PPO guidelines for reporting purposes; computer software development for the insurance industry
Goods and ServicesInvestigation services relating to maritime workers compensation insurance claims

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 10, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 1, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 1, 1998

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 10, 2015
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 1, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 1, 1998

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 10, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 1, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 1, 1998

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 10, 2015
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 1, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 1, 1998

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 10, 2015
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 1, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 1, 1998

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Frank Gates Companies, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressColumbus, OH 432182364

Party NameThe Frank Gates Companies, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressColumbus, OH 432182364

Party NameThe Frank Gates Companies, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressColumbus, OH 432182364

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, July 10, 2015CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Wednesday, October 15, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 21, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 25, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, December 9, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 23, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 3, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, August 18, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, August 15, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, August 15, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, August 15, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 15, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Thursday, April 17, 2008REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, October 17, 2007NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 17, 2007CORRESPONDENCE E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 17, 2007SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Wednesday, October 17, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, October 17, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 17, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 20, 2007REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, December 20, 2006LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 20, 2006SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 20, 2006TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 20, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 20, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, November 22, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, October 20, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, October 20, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, October 19, 2006TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, September 18, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 18, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 23, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 23, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, March 17, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 17, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 17, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 9, 2005NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM