HOUSTON Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 3, 2012, a trademark application was filed for HOUSTON with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOUSTON trademark a serial number of 76710528. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Saturday, August 22, 2020. This trademark is owned by University of Houston System, The. The HOUSTON trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Sporting goods and toys, namely, basketballs, baseballs, softballs, footballs, golfballs, volley balls, soccer balls, tennis balls, stuffed toy animals, stuffed toys, beanbag animals, card games, and cheerleading pom poms; toy foam novelty items, namely, foam fingers; foam cougar paws; [ all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate sports and other collegiate activities ] * all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate activities of a public senior college*

Print materials, namely, magazines, pamphlets and brochures in the field of research, education and athletics; printed souvenir programs for athletic events, concerts and events; bumper stickers; pens; pen sets; pencils; erasers;[ pencil toppers, namely, decorative pencil-top ornaments; ]loose leaf binders; bookmarks; book covers; photographic albums; appointment books; art photographs, namely, photographs that have been computer manipulated and enhanced to contain graphic elements; printed photographs; address books; paper banners; paper pennants; paper handheld signs; gift bags; plastic or paper merchandise bags; magnetic boards; notepads; note pad holders; scrapbooks; catalogs in the field of academic and athletic courses and academic and athletic goods; newsletters in the field of research, education and athletics; notebooks; composition books; picture books; stationery type portfolios; paper gift wrap; calendars; blank cards; paper gift cards; greeting cards; business cards; writi...

Clothing, namely, hats, shirts, pants, sweat pants, sweat shirts, jackets, sweaters, rain coats, bandanas, aprons, ties, belts, socks, shoes, flip flops, and sandals; [ all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate sports and other collegiate activities ] * all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate activities of a public senior college*

Mugs, cups, cork coasters, wine coasters of precious metal, leather coasters, plastic coasters, souvenir plates, waste baskets, and bottle openers; [ all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate sports and other collegiate activities ] * all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate activities of a public senior college*
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General Information


Serial Number76710528
Word MarkHOUSTON
Filing DateFriday, February 3, 2012
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSaturday, August 22, 2020
Registration Number4650772
Registration DateTuesday, December 9, 2014
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 23, 2014

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement, lines 30-51, are deleted, and all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate sports and other collegiate activities of a public senior college is inserted.
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement, lines 30-51, are deleted, and all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate sports and other collegiate activities of a public senior college or university is inserted.
Goods and ServicesSporting goods and toys, namely, basketballs, baseballs, softballs, footballs, golfballs, volley balls, soccer balls, tennis balls, stuffed toy animals, stuffed toys, beanbag animals, card games, and cheerleading pom poms; toy foam novelty items, namely, foam fingers; foam cougar paws; [ all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate sports and other collegiate activities ] * all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate activities of a public senior college*
Goods and ServicesPrint materials, namely, magazines, pamphlets and brochures in the field of research, education and athletics; printed souvenir programs for athletic events, concerts and events; bumper stickers; pens; pen sets; pencils; erasers;[ pencil toppers, namely, decorative pencil-top ornaments; ]loose leaf binders; bookmarks; book covers; photographic albums; appointment books; art photographs, namely, photographs that have been computer manipulated and enhanced to contain graphic elements; printed photographs; address books; paper banners; paper pennants; paper handheld signs; gift bags; plastic or paper merchandise bags; magnetic boards; notepads; note pad holders; scrapbooks; catalogs in the field of academic and athletic courses and academic and athletic goods; newsletters in the field of research, education and athletics; notebooks; composition books; picture books; stationery type portfolios; paper gift wrap; calendars; blank cards; paper gift cards; greeting cards; business cards; writing paper; note paper; postcards; decals; paper labels; [bank checks; checkbook covers;] rubber stamps; books in the field of research, education, and athletics; binders; lithographs and prints;[ prepaid telephone calling cards, not magnetically encoded; credit cards without magnetic encoding;] transferable temporary tattoos; stickers; posters; party goods, namely, paper party favors, paper napkins and paper party decorations; desk accessories, namely, baskets, desk pads, file trays, desk organizers, desk planners, [desktop revolving rotary card files,] business card holders, and desk calendars; paperweights; letter openers; printed paper labels for bottled water; money clips; letter openers of precious metal; [ all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate sports and other collegiate activities ] * all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate activities of a public senior college*
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, hats, shirts, pants, sweat pants, sweat shirts, jackets, sweaters, rain coats, bandanas, aprons, ties, belts, socks, shoes, flip flops, and sandals; [ all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate sports and other collegiate activities ] * all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate activities of a public senior college*
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesMugs, cups, cork coasters, wine coasters of precious metal, leather coasters, plastic coasters, souvenir plates, waste baskets, and bottle openers; [ all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate sports and other collegiate activities ] * all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or collegiate activities of a public senior college*

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, February 6, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, May 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, May 31, 2012

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, February 6, 2012
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, April 10, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, April 10, 2012

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, February 6, 2012
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, April 10, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, April 10, 2012

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, February 6, 2012
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, April 10, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, April 10, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameUniversity of Houston System, The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77204

Party NameUniversity of Houston System, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77204

Party NameUniversity of Houston System, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77204

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, February 6, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, February 10, 2012APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Monday, July 23, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 15, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 16, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 16, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, June 26, 2012PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, July 6, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, July 18, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 18, 2012AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, July 23, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, July 23, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, July 23, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, August 8, 2012NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, May 10, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, July 23, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, August 28, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 26, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 23, 2012NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, April 18, 2013PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 23, 2013NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Tuesday, May 14, 2013REQUEST TO DIVIDE UNTIMELY, REFUSED, OR WITHDRAWN
Thursday, May 16, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, November 14, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, May 15, 2013PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, May 16, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, June 6, 2013TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 24, 2013TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, October 25, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, October 25, 2013AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, November 14, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, December 17, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 22, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE MAILED
Tuesday, November 19, 2013PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 26, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, November 26, 2013AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Wednesday, December 18, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, December 23, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, December 30, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 30, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, January 21, 2014USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Friday, August 15, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, January 28, 2014TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, January 30, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 30, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, February 24, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, February 25, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, July 10, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 10, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 11, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, August 13, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 3, 2014NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 23, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 9, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 17, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, May 17, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, September 26, 2017TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2014NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, August 24, 2017TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 6, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 19, 2017AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Monday, February 26, 2018AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Monday, November 6, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 29, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, May 29, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, May 29, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 29, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 29, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 29, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, August 19, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, August 22, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, August 22, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, June 17, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, December 9, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED