MAKE THE CONNECTION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, April 24, 2012, a trademark application was filed for MAKE THE CONNECTION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MAKE THE CONNECTION trademark a serial number of 85606800. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 8, 2023. This trademark is owned by Department of Veterans Affairs. The MAKE THE CONNECTION trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Providing a web site promoting public awareness of the resources, benefits and support services available to Veterans

Providing a web site featuring information for Veterans, active duty members, National Guard members, reservists, family and friends, partner organizations, and clinicians about physical and mental health and wellness, health resources, and life events and experiences related thereto; providing a web site featuring links to the web sites of others about physical and mental health and wellness for Veterans, active duty members, National Guard members, reservists, family and friends, partner organizations, and clinicians
make the connection

General Information


Serial Number85606800
Word MarkMAKE THE CONNECTION
Filing DateTuesday, April 24, 2012
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 8, 2023
Registration Number4341129
Registration DateTuesday, May 28, 2013
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 12, 2013

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the uppercase words "Make the" over the words "Connection". A star shape instead of a circle for the center of the letters "o" in the word "Connection". A gap that runs from upper right hand point of the star in the first letter "o" to the upper left hand point of the star in the second letter "o", bisecting the letters "n","n","e","c","t", and "i" in the word "Connection".
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProviding a web site promoting public awareness of the resources, benefits and support services available to Veterans
Goods and ServicesProviding a web site featuring information for Veterans, active duty members, National Guard members, reservists, family and friends, partner organizations, and clinicians about physical and mental health and wellness, health resources, and life events and experiences related thereto; providing a web site featuring links to the web sites of others about physical and mental health and wellness for Veterans, active duty members, National Guard members, reservists, family and friends, partner organizations, and clinicians

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 8, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 14, 2011

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, December 8, 2023
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 14, 2011

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDepartment of Veterans Affairs
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20420

Party NameDepartment of Veterans Affairs
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20420

Party NameDepartment of Veterans Affairs
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20420

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 8, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Saturday, May 28, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 13, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 13, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, June 12, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, June 1, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, May 28, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 28, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 12, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 12, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 20, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, February 1, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, January 26, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Sunday, January 13, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 11, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, January 11, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 11, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, August 17, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, August 17, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, August 17, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, August 10, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 2, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, May 1, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, April 27, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED