| Serial Number | 99119943 |
| Word Mark | MINNESOTA'S BEST READERS' CHOICE |
| Filing Date | Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Thursday, September 18, 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, October 7, 2025 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a circle with a green outline and a black center. Inside the circle at the top there are three white four-pointed stars with triangular shaped black voids cut out of the stars pointing up and to the right. Below the stars inside the circle is the stylized stacked wording "MINNESOTA'S" in white capital block letters, "BEST" in green script font, and "READERS' CHOICE" in white capital block letters. |
| Pseudo Mark | MINNESOTAS BEST READERS CHOICE |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) green, white and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Promoting the sale of goods and services of others by conducting promotional contests |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "MINNESOTA'S BEST READERS' CHOICE" |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, April 3, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, December 2, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, December 2, 2024 |
| Party Name | Star Tribune Media Company LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Minneapolis, MN 55488 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, April 3, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 3, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, September 8, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 8, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 8, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, September 11, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |