NATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND CHANGING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BLIND, TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, BRAILLE LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, November 24, 2000, a trademark application was filed for NATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND CHANGING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BLIND, TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, BRAILLE LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND CHANGING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BLIND, TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, BRAILLE LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES trademark a serial number of 76170683. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, February 21, 2005. This trademark is owned by National Federation of the Blind, The. The NATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND CHANGING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BLIND, TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, BRAILLE LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

Research into techniques and methods for providing educational, employment, and social opportunities for the blind; research into technical devices for enhancing opportunities for the blind
national research and training institute for the blind changing what it means to be blind, technology access, braille literacy, employment opportunities

General Information


Serial Number76170683
Word MarkNATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND CHANGING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BLIND, TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, BRAILLE LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Filing DateFriday, November 24, 2000
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, February 21, 2005
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 28, 2002

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BLIND," "TECHNOLOGY ACCESS," "BRAILLE LITERACY," "EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES," and "RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND"
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "NATIONAL RESEARCH AND TRAINING INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND, CHANGING WHAT IT MEANS TO BE BLIND, TECHNOLOGY ACCESS, BRAILLE LITERACY, EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES", and the design of an umbrella.
Goods and ServicesResearch into techniques and methods for providing educational, employment, and social opportunities for the blind; research into technical devices for enhancing opportunities for the blind
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "NATIONAL"

Classification Information


International Class042 - 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 Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, December 4, 2000
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNational Federation of the Blind, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBaltimore, MD 21230

Party NameNational Federation of the Blind, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBaltimore, MD 21230

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, May 9, 2005ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, May 9, 2005ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, August 24, 2004EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, August 12, 2004EXTENSION 4 FILED
Thursday, August 12, 2004TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 29, 2004CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, February 18, 2004EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, February 18, 2004EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, February 18, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 27, 2003EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 30, 2003EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, July 30, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 20, 2003EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, February 20, 2003EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, February 20, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 20, 2002NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 28, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 8, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Saturday, February 23, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 20, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, October 1, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 30, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Sunday, March 25, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER