HOUSTON LAW Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 11, 2016, a trademark application was filed for HOUSTON LAW with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOUSTON LAW trademark a serial number of 87099515. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, October 31, 2023. This trademark is owned by The University of Houston System. The HOUSTON LAW trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Educational services in the field of law, namely, providing college and graduate level courses of instruction, continuing education courses, conferences, and seminars in the fields of [ business, accounting and, ] law;[ providing on-line legal publications, namely, journals in the field of law; educational services, namely, providing an academic organization for the publication of law review articles and law journals; ] educational services, namely, providing academic programs, classes, courses, seminars, and training in the field of trial advocacy; providing educational services, namely, academic classes, courses, and seminars in the form of a legal institute and legal center [ ; providing online publications, namely, newsletters, magazines, and blogs featuring educational information to alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends in the field of law ]

Print materials, namely, [ magazines, newspapers, course catalogs, ] journals, [ course materials, law books, law journals, law reviews, brochures, and hand-outs all in the fields of law and education; catalogs in the field of graduate and non-graduate academic courses of instruction and university bookstore products; newsletters in the fields of research and education; books in the field of legal research and education; loose leaf binders; bookmarks; book covers; ] notepads [ ; notepad holders; scrapbooks; notebooks; composition books; picture books; stationery-type portfolios; appointment books; address books; calendars; blank cards; paper gift cards; greeting cards; business cards; writing paper; note paper; postcards; paper labels; bank checks; checkbook covers; ]pens; [ pencils; non-metal money clips, paper banners; handheld printed paper signs; posters; billboards; magnetic boards; decals; stickers; bumper stickers; plastic card holders; bags, namely, paper party bags, paper shop...

Clothing, namely, shirts, [ pants,] hats, [ scarves, sweat pants, ] sweat shirts, [ jackets, raincoats, sweaters, pajamas, socks, sandals, flip flops, shoes, and slippers; ] all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate activities
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General Information


Serial Number87099515
Word MarkHOUSTON LAW
Filing DateMonday, July 11, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, October 31, 2023
Registration Number5235286
Registration DateTuesday, July 4, 2017
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 17, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services in the field of law, namely, providing college and graduate level courses of instruction, continuing education courses, conferences, and seminars in the fields of [ business, accounting and, ] law;[ providing on-line legal publications, namely, journals in the field of law; educational services, namely, providing an academic organization for the publication of law review articles and law journals; ] educational services, namely, providing academic programs, classes, courses, seminars, and training in the field of trial advocacy; providing educational services, namely, academic classes, courses, and seminars in the form of a legal institute and legal center [ ; providing online publications, namely, newsletters, magazines, and blogs featuring educational information to alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends in the field of law ]
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1963
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1963
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1963
Goods and ServicesPrint materials, namely, [ magazines, newspapers, course catalogs, ] journals, [ course materials, law books, law journals, law reviews, brochures, and hand-outs all in the fields of law and education; catalogs in the field of graduate and non-graduate academic courses of instruction and university bookstore products; newsletters in the fields of research and education; books in the field of legal research and education; loose leaf binders; bookmarks; book covers; ] notepads [ ; notepad holders; scrapbooks; notebooks; composition books; picture books; stationery-type portfolios; appointment books; address books; calendars; blank cards; paper gift cards; greeting cards; business cards; writing paper; note paper; postcards; paper labels; bank checks; checkbook covers; ]pens; [ pencils; non-metal money clips, paper banners; handheld printed paper signs; posters; billboards; magnetic boards; decals; stickers; bumper stickers; plastic card holders; bags, namely, paper party bags, paper shopping bags and plastic bags for packaging; desk accessories, namely, desk baskets for desk accessories, desk pads, file trays, desktop organizers, desktop planners, desktop revolving rotary card files and desk calendars, ] all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate activities
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1963
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1963
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts, [ pants,] hats, [ scarves, sweat pants, ] sweat shirts, [ jackets, raincoats, sweaters, pajamas, socks, sandals, flip flops, shoes, and slippers; ] all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate activities
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "HOUSTON"
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 00/00/1963
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"LAW"

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 DateFriday, July 15, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1991

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, July 15, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1991

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, July 15, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1991

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
Tuesday, October 31, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 31, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, October 30, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, May 1, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 4, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, May 28, 2017EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Thursday, February 9, 2017EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 17, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 28, 2016NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, December 12, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, December 10, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 7, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 7, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 7, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, November 16, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 12, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, October 11, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, September 28, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, July 15, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, July 14, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED