| Serial Number | 99206885 |
| Word Mark | MEN OF D.I.S.T.I.N.C. INCORPORATED DE SODALITAS UT OFFICIUM 1981 MEN O |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 |
| Status | 641 - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
| 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of stylized shield design in black, red, gray, and white. Centered within the shield is a red African Andinkra Symbol with white outlining. Surrounding the symbol are three red five-point stars with white outlines-one above and two below, placed on each side of the symbol. Above the shield are two red dolphins outlined in white, symmetrically positioned, and facing each other with their noses meeting at the top center.Flanking the shield on both sides are nine symmetrical, gray-stylized laurel leaves outlined in red. The number "19" appears on the lower left side of the shield, and "81" appears on the lower right of the side of the shield in the color black, outlined in white. Directly below the African Andinkra Symbol is the Latin phrase "De Sodalitas Ut Officium" in white lettering. Below this stylized shield is a gray stylized banner with the stylized wording "??? ?Ph ???????" in red Greek-style font, outlined in white. Directly above the shield are arching capitalized words, "MEN OF D.I.S.T.I.N.C." in black lettering. Directly below the shield is the capitalized word, "INCORPORATED" in black lettering. |
| Pseudo Mark | MEN OF DISTINCT INCORPORATED DE SODALITAS UT OFFICIUM ONE NINE EIGHT ONE MEN O |
| Goods and Services | Conducting workshops and seminars in mentorship programs, leadership training, community forums, and conferences in the fields of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; organizing and conducting social events, step shows, cultural celebrations, and service initiatives for members and the general public; providing nondownloadable digital content in the nature of newsletters, brochures, and videos related to brotherhood, leadership, and community empowerment; Conducting workshops and seminars in leadership training, community forums, and conferences in the fields of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Conducting of workshops in the field of mentorship programs, leadership training, community forums, and conferences in the fields of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Leadership development training in the field of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Conducting workshops and seminars in the fields of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Conducting of workshops in the field of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Education services, namely, providing mentoring, tutoring, classes, seminars and workshops in the field of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Education services, namely, providing workshops, mentorship programs, leadership training, community forums, and conferences in the fields of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Conducting of conferences in the field of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Arranging and conducting of conferences and seminars in the field of development, professional development, and civic engagement; Arranging and conducting of workshops in the field of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Conducting of business conferences in the field of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Workshops and seminars in the field of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Providing online nondownloadable videos in the field of brotherhood, leadership, and community empowerment; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable articles in the field of brotherhood, leadership, and community empowerment; Providing non-downloadable videos in the field of brotherhood, leadership, and community empowerment via a website; Education services, namely, providing non-downloadable webinars in the field of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Providing online, non-downloadable, short-form videos in the field of personal development, professional development, and civic engagement; Providing online newsletters in the field of brotherhood, leadership, and community empowerment via e-mail; Online electronic newsletters delivered by e-mail in the field of brotherhood, leadership, and community empowerment |
| NOT AVAILABLE | INCORPORATED |
| Pseudo Mark | MEN OF DISTINCT INCORPORATED DE SODALITAS UT OFFICIUM NINETEEN ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY ONE MEN O |
| Pseudo Mark | MEN OF DISTINCT INCORPORATED DE SODALITAS UT OFFICIUM NINETEEN EIGHTY ONE MEN O |
| Goods and Services | Tops as clothing; Tops as clothing for men; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Tee-shirts; Tee shirts; Sweat shirts; Polo shirts; Short-sleeve shirts; Hooded sweat shirts; Short-sleeved shirts; Long-sleeved shirts; Long-sleeve tee-shirts; Long sleeve tee shirts; Short-sleeved tee shirts; Short-sleeve tee-shirts; Short sleeve tee-shirts; Short-sleeve tee shirts; Tee shirts with logos; T-shirts for men; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Sweatshirts for men; Hooded sweatshirts for men; Business wear, namely, suits, jackets, trousers, blazers, blouses, shirts, skirts, dresses and footwear; Sweaters; Hats; Baseball caps and hats |
| Goods and Services | Association services, namely, organizing chapters of a fraternity and promoting the interests of the members thereof; Association services, namely, promoting the interests of members of a fraternal organization through networking, community engagement, advocacy, and educational programming; organizing chapters and coordinating national initiatives to encourage academic success, community leadership, and social support among members; promoting public awareness of issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals and communities of color |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, red, gray, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 21, 2021 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, January 21, 2021 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, May 28, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, January 1, 2021 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, January 1, 2021 |
| Party Name | Men of D.I.S.T.I.N.C., Incorporated |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Alanta, IL 30309 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, October 10, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, October 11, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 16, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 27, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, January 28, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |