MCDONALD OBSERVATORY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, April 29, 2011, a trademark application was filed for MCDONALD OBSERVATORY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MCDONALD OBSERVATORY trademark a serial number of 85308517. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, August 24, 2023. This trademark is owned by Board of Regents, The University of Texas System. The MCDONALD OBSERVATORY trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Operating an educational observatory for astronomy viewing; education services, namely, conducting workshops in the field of astronomy viewing, conducting distance-learning instruction at the university level, providing professional teaching development workshops for teachers, providing classes and school programs in the fields of astronomy and physics; Recreational camps; entertainment services, namely, conducting parties for astronomy viewing; Arranging and conducting educational exhibitions, conferences and meetings; Guided tours of an observatory; Recreational park services

Retail gift shop services

Scientific research
mcdonald observatory

General Information


Serial Number85308517
Word MarkMCDONALD OBSERVATORY
Filing DateFriday, April 29, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, August 24, 2023
Registration Number4356148
Registration DateTuesday, June 25, 2013
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 9, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesOperating an educational observatory for astronomy viewing; education services, namely, conducting workshops in the field of astronomy viewing, conducting distance-learning instruction at the university level, providing professional teaching development workshops for teachers, providing classes and school programs in the fields of astronomy and physics; Recreational camps; entertainment services, namely, conducting parties for astronomy viewing; Arranging and conducting educational exhibitions, conferences and meetings; Guided tours of an observatory; Recreational park services
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "MCDONALD"
Goods and ServicesRetail gift shop services
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"OBSERVATORY"
Goods and ServicesScientific research

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, May 4, 2011
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 16, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 16, 1981

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, May 4, 2011
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 5, 1939
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 5, 1939

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, May 4, 2011
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 5, 1939
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 5, 1939

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressAustin, TX 78701

Party NameBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressAustin, TX 78701

Party NameBoard of Regents, The University of Texas System
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressAustin, TX 78701

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, August 24, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, August 24, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, August 24, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, August 24, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 8, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, June 25, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, March 14, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, March 14, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, March 14, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 6, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, June 25, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 9, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 9, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 20, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Sunday, March 3, 2013WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, February 20, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 19, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, February 19, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 19, 2013USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Friday, February 1, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 31, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 31, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, February 1, 2013AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, February 1, 2013USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, January 31, 2013TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 31, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 31, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 31, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 31, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, July 20, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 19, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, July 19, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, January 19, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 19, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 19, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 12, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 12, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 11, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, December 28, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 28, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 28, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 28, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 28, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 4, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, May 3, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED