| Serial Number | 98287264 |
| Word Mark | INDEPENDENT BANK |
| Filing Date | Monday, November 27, 2023 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "INDEPENDENT" stacked above the smaller word "BANK" with a horizontal line segment positioned therebetween, all of which is positioned under an image of a stylized eagle. |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "INDEPENDENT BANK". |
| Goods and Services | Banking services; Online banking services; Internet banking services; Mobile banking services; Checking account banking services; Savings account banking services; Checking and savings banking services; ATM banking services; Credit card services, namely, issuing of credit cards; Mortgage lending services; Financing of personal loans; Commercial lending services; Financing of auto loans |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "BANK" |
| International Class | 036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, January 18, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, January 1, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, January 1, 2014 |
| Party Name | Independent Bank Corporation |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Grand Rapids, MI 49525 |
| Party Name | Independent Bank Corporation |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Grand Rapids, MI 49525 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED |
| Thursday, November 30, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 18, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, January 19, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 28, 2024 | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 1, 2025 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Thursday, May 1, 2025 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Monday, April 7, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 10, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 4, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 4, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, August 4, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |