HOUSTON COUGARS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 10, 2012, a trademark application was filed for HOUSTON COUGARS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOUSTON COUGARS trademark a serial number of 76978777. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, December 28, 2021. This trademark is owned by University of Houston System, THE. The HOUSTON COUGARS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ 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; [ photos; address books; paper banners; ] plastic pennants; [ paper pennants; paper handheld signs; gift bags; merchandise bags; magnetic boards; notepads; notepad 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; writin...

Sporting goods and toys, namely, [ basketballs, baseballs, softballs, footballs, golf balls, volley balls, soccer balls, tennis balls, ] stuffed toy animals, stuffed toys, bean bag toys, [ 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 to collegiate sports and other collegiate activities

[ Educational services, namely, providing college and graduate level courses of instruction, continuing education courses and seminars in the fields of business, accounting, engineering, science, legal, medical, health science, literature, history, and math fields; educational services, namely, providing opportunities for students to participate in educational research programs; ] entertainment services, namely, providing college athletic and sporting events in the fields of football, basketball, [ soccer, hockey, tennis, volleyball, ] track and field, [ and baseball; ] [ entertainment services, namely, live performances of dramatic works and live musical performances; ] all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports and other collegiate activities
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General Information


Serial Number76978777
Word MarkHOUSTON COUGARS
Filing DateFriday, February 10, 2012
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, December 28, 2021
Registration Number4872304
Registration DateTuesday, December 22, 2015
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 23, 2015

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, line 1, "Individual" should be deleted, and A public institution of higher education of the State of Texas should be inserted.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "HOUSTON" over the word "COUGARS", both words in stylized font.
Goods and Services[ 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; [ photos; address books; paper banners; ] plastic pennants; [ paper pennants; paper handheld signs; gift bags; merchandise bags; magnetic boards; notepads; notepad 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, desktop 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 to collegiate sports and other collegiate activities
Goods and ServicesSporting goods and toys, namely, [ basketballs, baseballs, softballs, footballs, golf balls, volley balls, soccer balls, tennis balls, ] stuffed toy animals, stuffed toys, bean bag toys, [ 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 to collegiate sports and other collegiate activities
Goods and Services[ Educational services, namely, providing college and graduate level courses of instruction, continuing education courses and seminars in the fields of business, accounting, engineering, science, legal, medical, health science, literature, history, and math fields; educational services, namely, providing opportunities for students to participate in educational research programs; ] entertainment services, namely, providing college athletic and sporting events in the fields of football, basketball, [ soccer, hockey, tennis, volleyball, ] track and field, [ and baseball; ] [ entertainment services, namely, live performances of dramatic works and live musical performances; ] all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports and other collegiate activities
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "HOUSTON"

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 DateTuesday, February 14, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 12, 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 DateTuesday, February 14, 2012
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 12, 2012

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 14, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 12, 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
Tuesday, December 28, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 28, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, December 6, 2021OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2
Wednesday, October 13, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Saturday, August 14, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, August 14, 2021CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, August 9, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, July 15, 2021POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Thursday, July 15, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, June 24, 2021TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, June 17, 2021OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Monday, June 7, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 27, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, May 27, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 27, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 27, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 27, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 25, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 22, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 22, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, November 16, 2015EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Tuesday, September 29, 2015NOTICE OF DIVIDED TRADEMARK APPLICATION MAILED
Thursday, September 24, 2015DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, September 2, 2015DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 23, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 22, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 2, 2015TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 21, 2015EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 23, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 3, 2015NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, May 20, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, May 15, 2015EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Friday, May 15, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 13, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, May 12, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, May 12, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, March 6, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, March 6, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 6, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, November 7, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, November 6, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, October 14, 2014LETTER OF PROTEST EVIDENCE FORWARDED
Monday, July 14, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, July 14, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, July 10, 2014TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Friday, May 9, 2014ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED
Friday, May 9, 2014ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED
Thursday, May 8, 2014SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 16, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, April 15, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 15, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 25, 2014ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, February 3, 2014PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Tuesday, January 28, 2014TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, November 7, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, November 6, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, September 30, 2013JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Tuesday, June 4, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE MAILED
Monday, June 3, 2013ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED
Monday, June 3, 2013ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED
Saturday, June 1, 2013USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Saturday, April 27, 2013AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, April 27, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, April 26, 2013TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, April 25, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 25, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 22, 2013TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, April 22, 2013EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Monday, April 22, 2013JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Monday, April 22, 2013EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Thursday, February 7, 2013FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, February 7, 2013FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, January 11, 2013AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, January 11, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, January 7, 2013PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, July 13, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, July 13, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, July 2, 2012PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, June 25, 2012WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, June 8, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, June 4, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, May 16, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 15, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, May 15, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, May 15, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, May 11, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, February 18, 2012APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Tuesday, February 14, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM