| Serial Number | 97365993 |
| Word Mark | IBCCO-OP.COM INDEPENDENT BUYERS' COMPANY I.B.C. BUYING POWER FOR THE INDEPENDENT C-STOREI.B.C. BUYING POWER FOR THE INDEPENDENT C-STORE |
| Filing Date | Friday, April 15, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 17, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 7192191 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 17, 2023 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 1, 2023 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of oval shaped design with three layers outlined in the color black. The first layer in the middle is the color blue with the terms "I.B.C." in all capital letters in the colors red and white and outlined in the color red. The second layer is the color gray with the terms "Independent Buyers' Company" with the first letter of each word in capital letters and in the color red and the remaining letters are lowercase letters in the color black. Additionally, the second layer lists the terms "Buying Power for the Independent C-Store" in the color black. The third layer is the color blue and with the terms "IBCCO-OP.COM" in all capital letters in the color white. White outside of the oval design is transparent or background area and is not a feature of the mark. |
| Pseudo Mark | INDEPENDENT BUYERS' COMPANY CO OP INDEPENDENT BUYERS' COMPANY INDEPENDENT BUYERS' COMPANY BUYING POWER FOR THE INDEPENDENT C STORE |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, blue, red, white, and gray is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Business services, namely, combined strategic goods sourcing for independently owned convenience stores of others |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "BUYERS' COMPANY" AND "BUYING POWER FOR THE INDEPENDENT C-STORE" |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, June 23, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 31, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 31, 2022 |
| Party Name | INDEPENDENT BUYERS' COMPANY, LLC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | ARLINGTON, TX 76001 |
| Party Name | Independent Buyers' Association, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Arlington, TX 76017 |
| Party Name | Independent Buyers' Association, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Arlington, TX 76017 |
| Party Name | Independent Buyers' Association, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Arlington, TX 76017 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, April 22, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, April 23, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 12, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, April 13, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, August 1, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, May 30, 2024 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |