LINK AKC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, April 1, 2016, a trademark application was filed for LINK AKC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the LINK AKC trademark a serial number of 86961004. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, January 5, 2024. This trademark is owned by The American Kennel Club, Inc.. The LINK AKC trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Leather Products, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Computer hardware and software system for tracking animals using GPS systems, cellular communications and/or radio transmissions on a device on the tracked animals; Computer hardware and software system for monitoring animal location, activity and health; Electronic devices for locating, tracking and monitoring activity and health data of animals and pets using radio frequency, global positioning systems, cellular communication networks and motion activity; Electronic monitoring devices, namely, electronic processors, sensors, software, radio transmitters and receivers, for animal tracking; GPS tracking devices; Electronic sensors for pets; Electronic pet tags

Collars for animals; Electronic pet collars

Computer services, namely, providing a website and online interface offering information and services related to monitoring animal location, activity and health; computer services, namely, providing a website and online interface offering information and services related to animal health
link akc

General Information


Serial Number86961004
Word MarkLINK AKC
Filing DateFriday, April 1, 2016
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, January 5, 2024
Registration Number5229150
Registration DateTuesday, June 20, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 6, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized term "link" and "AKC", with the term "link" enclosed in an incomplete circle and the term "AKC" protruding through the opening of the circle.
Goods and ServicesComputer hardware and software system for tracking animals using GPS systems, cellular communications and/or radio transmissions on a device on the tracked animals; Computer hardware and software system for monitoring animal location, activity and health; Electronic devices for locating, tracking and monitoring activity and health data of animals and pets using radio frequency, global positioning systems, cellular communication networks and motion activity; Electronic monitoring devices, namely, electronic processors, sensors, software, radio transmitters and receivers, for animal tracking; GPS tracking devices; Electronic sensors for pets; Electronic pet tags
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationThe drawing is corrected to appear as follows: PUBLISH CUT
Goods and ServicesCollars for animals; Electronic pet collars
Pseudo MarkLINK AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesComputer services, namely, providing a website and online interface offering information and services related to monitoring animal location, activity and health; computer services, namely, providing a website and online interface offering information and services related to animal health

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 5, 2024
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 4, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 4, 2017

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 5, 2024
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 4, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 4, 2017

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 5, 2024
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 4, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 4, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe American Kennel Club, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10016

Party NameThe American Kennel Club, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10016

Party NameThe American Kennel Club, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10016

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, January 5, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, June 20, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 9, 2018CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Tuesday, January 9, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 7, 2017CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Wednesday, September 6, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 20, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 16, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, May 15, 2017ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, April 20, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 20, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 17, 2017STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, April 3, 2017USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, April 14, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, April 3, 2017TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 2, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 1, 2016NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, September 6, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 6, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 17, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 3, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, August 2, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, July 21, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 21, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, July 21, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, July 21, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, July 21, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 19, 2016TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Saturday, July 16, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, April 7, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 6, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, April 5, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED