HOUSTON SPCA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, January 13, 2012, a trademark application was filed for HOUSTON SPCA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOUSTON SPCA trademark a serial number of 85516268. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, March 25, 2024. This trademark is owned by Houston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. The HOUSTON SPCA trademark is filed in the Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Dog training, providing canine training and obedience classes; educational services, namely, conducting classes for children and the public about animal care and the humane treatment of all animals

Animal rescue services, namely, removing animals from harm and moving them to shelters, providing a website featuring information on animal rescue services

T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, jerseys, hats, caps, vests, sweaters, coats sweat suits

Promoting public awareness of responsible pet ownership, of commitment, respect, kindness, and compassion for all animals; promoting public awareness of animal neglect, cruelty and abuse, and the reporting thereof, providing disaster preparedness counseling relating to the health and safety of animals; charitable services, namely, organizing and conducting volunteer programs to care for sheltered animals

Adoption services for domestic animals, counseling and medical evaluations of animals entering the adoption process, arranging foster care for animals, providing a website featuring listings and photographs of pets available for adoption and related information concerning pet adoption, animal neglect, cruelty and abuse investigation services, providing lost and found services for animals, tracking, locating, and monitoring services for recovering lost animals, grief counseling for the loss of a pet

Microchip services, namely, insertion of subcutaneous microchips into pets for purposes of tracking and identification, veterinary services, veterinary emergency and trauma services, spay and neuter services; behavior counseling for domestic animals; canine training and obedience classes
houston spca

General Information


Serial Number85516268
Word MarkHOUSTON SPCA
Filing DateFriday, January 13, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, March 25, 2024
Registration Number4426095
Registration DateTuesday, October 29, 2013
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 1, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesDog training, providing canine training and obedience classes; educational services, namely, conducting classes for children and the public about animal care and the humane treatment of all animals
Goods and ServicesAnimal rescue services, namely, removing animals from harm and moving them to shelters, providing a website featuring information on animal rescue services
Goods and ServicesT-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, jerseys, hats, caps, vests, sweaters, coats sweat suits
Pseudo MarkHOUSTON SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPromoting public awareness of responsible pet ownership, of commitment, respect, kindness, and compassion for all animals; promoting public awareness of animal neglect, cruelty and abuse, and the reporting thereof, providing disaster preparedness counseling relating to the health and safety of animals; charitable services, namely, organizing and conducting volunteer programs to care for sheltered animals
Goods and ServicesAdoption services for domestic animals, counseling and medical evaluations of animals entering the adoption process, arranging foster care for animals, providing a website featuring listings and photographs of pets available for adoption and related information concerning pet adoption, animal neglect, cruelty and abuse investigation services, providing lost and found services for animals, tracking, locating, and monitoring services for recovering lost animals, grief counseling for the loss of a pet
Goods and ServicesMicrochip services, namely, insertion of subcutaneous microchips into pets for purposes of tracking and identification, veterinary services, veterinary emergency and trauma services, spay and neuter services; behavior counseling for domestic animals; canine training and obedience classes
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"SPCA"

Classification Information


International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 19, 2012
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 1996

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 19, 2012
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 31, 1931
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 31, 1931

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 19, 2012
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 31, 1931
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 31, 1931

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 23, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 9, 1935
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 9, 1935

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 19, 2012
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 31, 1931
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 31, 1931

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 19, 2012
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 31, 1931
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 31, 1931

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHouston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77024

Party NameHouston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77024

Party NameHouston Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77024

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, March 25, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, March 25, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, March 25, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, March 25, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 30, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, October 29, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, November 24, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, November 24, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, November 24, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, November 5, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, October 29, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 29, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, September 21, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Friday, September 20, 2013LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, September 19, 2013ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, August 29, 2013STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, July 25, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, August 28, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 25, 2013TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 26, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 1, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 1, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 12, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Saturday, November 24, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, November 24, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, November 6, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 6, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, November 6, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 6, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 6, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, October 23, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, October 23, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 23, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, April 23, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 23, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 23, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, April 20, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 20, 2012NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Thursday, January 19, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, January 17, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED