HOUSTON COUGARS Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Friday, February 3, 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 76978834. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, August 28, 2025. This trademark is owned by THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM. The HOUSTON COUGARS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ 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

[ 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;...
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General Information

Serial Number76978834
Word MarkHOUSTON COUGARS
Filing DateFriday, February 3, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, August 28, 2025
Registration Number4872305
Registration DateTuesday, December 22, 2015
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 23, 2015

Trademark Statements

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
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "HOUSTON" over the word "COUGARS", each word in a different 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
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "HOUSTON"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

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 7, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, April 10, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, April 10, 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 7, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, April 10, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, April 10, 2012

Trademark Owner History

Party NameTHE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77204
Party NameTHE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77204
Party NameTHE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77204

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, February 16, 2012FILING RECEIPT CORRECTION ENTERED
Tuesday, February 7, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, February 11, 2012APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Wednesday, February 15, 2012PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, May 10, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 15, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 15, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, May 15, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, May 16, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 4, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, June 6, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, June 18, 2012WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, July 2, 2012PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, July 13, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, July 13, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 9, 2013PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, January 11, 2013AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, January 11, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 7, 2013FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, February 7, 2013FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, May 14, 2013PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 21, 2013AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, May 21, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 29, 2013JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Wednesday, May 29, 2013EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Friday, June 21, 2013ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED
Friday, June 21, 2013ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED
Friday, September 13, 2013JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Wednesday, November 6, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, November 7, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, January 28, 2014TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Monday, February 3, 2014PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Wednesday, February 19, 2014TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 19, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, February 26, 2014AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, February 26, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 26, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 20, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 20, 2014USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Thursday, March 20, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, March 21, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE MAILED
Tuesday, April 15, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 15, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, April 15, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, May 8, 2014SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, May 9, 2014ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED
Friday, May 9, 2014ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED
Thursday, July 10, 2014TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, July 14, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, July 14, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 14, 2014LETTER OF PROTEST EVIDENCE FORWARDED
Thursday, November 6, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, November 7, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, March 4, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 4, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 5, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, May 12, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 12, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, May 13, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, May 15, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 15, 2015EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Wednesday, May 20, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, June 3, 2015NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, June 23, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 21, 2015EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 2, 2015DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 2, 2015TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 22, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 23, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 29, 2015NOTICE OF DIVIDED TRADEMARK APPLICATION MAILED
Monday, November 16, 2015EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Thursday, May 20, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 20, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 24, 2015DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, December 22, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 20, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 20, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, May 20, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 20, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, September 7, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 7, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 7, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Sunday, December 22, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 23, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, August 28, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 28, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, August 28, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, August 28, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

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