NATIONAL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 21, 2014, a trademark application was filed for NATIONAL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NATIONAL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION trademark a serial number of 86257465. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, June 12, 2025. This trademark is owned by The National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The NATIONAL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Charitable services, namely, conducting educational programs, classes, seminars and workshops for seniors, at risk families and children, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the incarcerated and other disenfranchised populations in the development of life and job skills, the understanding of issues relating to short term housing and access to healthcare benefits and related topics; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars and workshops in the field of leadership skills

Charitable fundraising services, by means of eleemosynary services in the field of collection, management, and disbursements of money in connection with programs and facilities for the welfare of seniors, at risk families and children, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the incarcerated, and other disenfranchised populations; charitable services, namely, providing financial support to professional and charitable networks working to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors, at risk families and children, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the incarcerated, and other disenfranchised populations; charitable services, namely, financial sponsorship of affordable housing for older adults and those with disabilities

Public advocacy to promote awareness of educational initiatives and professional networks for communities that serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors, at risk families and children, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the incarcerated, and other disenfranchised populations; developing and coordinating volunteer projects for social service providers that serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors, at risk families and children, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the incarcerated, and other disenfranchised populations

Religious and spiritual services, namely, providing gatherings and retreats to develop and enhance the spiritual lives of individuals, provide opportunities for spiritual discernment, to explore religious vocations, and to develop leadership skills in a religious context
national benevolent association

General Information


Serial Number86257465
Word MarkNATIONAL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION
Filing DateMonday, April 21, 2014
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, June 12, 2025
Registration Number4857595
Registration DateTuesday, November 24, 2015
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 8, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCharitable services, namely, conducting educational programs, classes, seminars and workshops for seniors, at risk families and children, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the incarcerated and other disenfranchised populations in the development of life and job skills, the understanding of issues relating to short term housing and access to healthcare benefits and related topics; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars and workshops in the field of leadership skills
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "NATIONAL BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION" arranged vertically, with the word "BENEVOLENT" being in red, and the terms "NATIONAL" and "ASSOCIATION" being in black placed to the right to a design comprising three overlapping heart designs, a red-colored heart design being superimposed over and offset from a blue-colored heart design, which is itself superimposed over and offset from a yellow-colored heart design, with the overlapping portions of the blue-colored heart design and yellow-colored heart design being colored green, with a design of a white chalice being superimposed over the red-colored heart design and on which the image of the cross of St. Andrew is superimposed in red.
Goods and ServicesCharitable fundraising services, by means of eleemosynary services in the field of collection, management, and disbursements of money in connection with programs and facilities for the welfare of seniors, at risk families and children, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the incarcerated, and other disenfranchised populations; charitable services, namely, providing financial support to professional and charitable networks working to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors, at risk families and children, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the incarcerated, and other disenfranchised populations; charitable services, namely, financial sponsorship of affordable housing for older adults and those with disabilities
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, blue, yellow, green, black, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPublic advocacy to promote awareness of educational initiatives and professional networks for communities that serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors, at risk families and children, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the incarcerated, and other disenfranchised populations; developing and coordinating volunteer projects for social service providers that serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of seniors, at risk families and children, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the incarcerated, and other disenfranchised populations
Goods and ServicesReligious and spiritual services, namely, providing gatherings and retreats to develop and enhance the spiritual lives of individuals, provide opportunities for spiritual discernment, to explore religious vocations, and to develop leadership skills in a religious context
NOT AVAILABLE"NATIONAL" AND "ASSOCIATION"

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, May 3, 2014
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 6, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 6, 2013

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 5, 2015
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 6, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 6, 2013

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 5, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 6, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 6, 2013

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 5, 2015
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 6, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 6, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSt. Louis, MO 63108

Party NameThe National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSt. Louis, MO 63108

Party NameThe National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSt. Louis, MO 63108

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, April 24, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Saturday, May 3, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, May 6, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, August 1, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 7, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, August 7, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, August 7, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 10, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, February 10, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 10, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 20, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 4, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 4, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 5, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 23, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, August 6, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, August 19, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 8, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 8, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Monday, July 20, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 21, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, August 5, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, November 24, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 18, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 24, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, September 4, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, September 4, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, October 5, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Sunday, November 24, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Sunday, September 5, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 5, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 5, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, June 12, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 12, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, June 12, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 12, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, January 6, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED