| Serial Number | 99119969 |
| Word Mark | MINNESOTA'S BEST READERS' CHOICE NOMINATE US |
| 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 light 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 light green script font, and "READERS' CHOICE" in white capital block letters. Below the wording "READERS' CHOICE" and layered on top of the circle is a dark green rectangular banner with the stylized wording "NOMINATE US" in white capital block letters on the banner. |
| Pseudo Mark | MINNESOTAS BEST READERS CHOICE NOMINATE US |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) light green, dark 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 |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, September 8, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 8, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, September 8, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| 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 |
| Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, April 3, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, April 3, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |