| Serial Number | 98826708 |
| Word Mark | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS CONNECT, ADVANCE, INNOVATE |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 9, 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, September 9, 2025 |
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, conducting seminars, classes, courses, workshops, and conferences in the fields of workforce development and distribution of training materials in connection therewith; Educational services, namely, providing development and offering of educational curriculum and standardized exams in the fields of workforce development; Providing on-line courses of instruction in the field of workforce development via a website; Providing on-line training seminars, classes, courses, workshops, and conferences in the field of workforce development; Arranging and conducting of conferences and seminars in the field of workforce development; Organizing and conducting of seminars in the field of workforce development |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of three intersecting curved lines, loops, or rings arranged in a circular, interlocked pattern. The loops are continuous and form a single geometric pattern. To the right of the graphic element is a vertical line. To the right of the vertical line is a top banner with the wording "NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF" in the middle of a horizontal line design. The top banner is above a middle banner with the wording "WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS", which is above a lower banner with the wording "CONNECT, ADVANCE, INNOVATE" in the middle of a horizontal line design. |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "National Association" |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Association services, namely, promoting the interests of a network of workforce professional members; Promoting public awareness of opportunities to enrich the workforce development community by connecting and advancing workforce professionals and through building innovative partnerships; Public policy consultancy in the field of workforce development and readiness, education systems, and economic opportunities and advancement through education; Public policy consultancy in the field of programs, and policies, skills related to job training; Public policy consultancy services; Business consulting services related to innovation, new ideas, innovative business processes, products, or technology, and entrepreneurship in the field of workforce development, improving workforce readiness, and economic opportunities and advancement through education; Business consulting services in the field of workforce development, improving workforce readiness, and economic opportunities and advancement; Providing public policy information in the field of workforce development, education systems, and economic opportunities and advancement through education; Providing public policy information in the field of programs, and policies, skills related to job training |
| NOT AVAILABLE | WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS |
| Goods and Services | Testing, analysis, and evaluation of workforce development leadership abilities to assure compliance with workforce development industry standards; Testing, analysis, and evaluation of the knowledge, skills, and abilities of workforce development professionals to determine conformity with certification standards |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, August 31, 1994 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, August 31, 1994 |
| 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 | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, August 31, 1994 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, August 31, 1994 |
| International Class | 042 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, October 29, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, November 30, 1998 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 30, 1998 |
| Party Name | National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | West Plains, MO 65775 |
| Party Name | National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | West Plains, MO 65775 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, September 3, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 7, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |