NATURAL GAS PREFERRED PARTNER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, a trademark application was filed for NATURAL GAS PREFERRED PARTNER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NATURAL GAS PREFERRED PARTNER trademark a serial number of 97480834. The federal status of this trademark filing is NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED as of Tuesday, March 19, 2024. This trademark is owned by Southern Company Gas. The NATURAL GAS PREFERRED PARTNER trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Construction & Repair Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Arranging and conducting of training courses in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Arranging and conducting of training seminars in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Arranging and conducting of training workshops in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Business training; Business training in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; On-line electronic newsletters delivered by e-mail in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Providing a website featuring resources, namely, a web...

Advisory services relating to the installation of heating and cooling apparatus; Technical support services, namely, technical advice related to the installation of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Technical support services, namely, technical advice related to the repair of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas

Facilitating and arranging for the financing of HVAC and other household and commercial equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas

Administrative processing of energy utility customer rebates for utility companies; Administrative processing of manufacturer's rebates; Advertising services, namely, promoting and marketing the goods and services of others in the field of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas via print and electronic media; Advertising, marketing, and promoting the goods and services of others via print, audiovisual, social media, web sites, trade organizations, vehicle decals and wraps, apparel, magazines, or physical signage; Arranging and conducting incentive reward programs to promote the sale of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Arranging and conducting marketing promotional events for others; Business networking; Dissemination of advertising for others via an on-line communications network on the internet; Endorsement services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others; General business networking referral services, namely...

Providing a website featuring on-line non-downloadable software that enables users to access, use, and manage sales leads, rebates, training courses, and financing resources, all in connection with sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas
natural gas preferred partner

General Information


Serial Number97480834
Word MarkNATURAL GAS PREFERRED PARTNER
Filing DateWednesday, June 29, 2022
Status688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED
Status DateTuesday, March 19, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 23, 2024

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesArranging and conducting of training courses in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Arranging and conducting of training seminars in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Arranging and conducting of training workshops in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Business training; Business training in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; On-line electronic newsletters delivered by e-mail in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Providing a website featuring resources, namely, a website featuring primarily non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles, blog posts, or newsletters in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas and also featuring non-downloadable software for accessing, using, and managing sales leads, rebates, training courses, and financing resources, all in connection with sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Providing a website featuring resources, namely, non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles, blog posts, or newsletters in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Providing on-line newsletters in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Providing on-line training courses, webinars, videocasts, podcasts, or seminars in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Providing online newsletters in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas via e-mail; Training services in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a shaded curved line shaped in the form of a flame below which is the wording "NATURAL GAS" and below that wording is the phrase "PREFERRED PARTNER".
Goods and ServicesAdvisory services relating to the installation of heating and cooling apparatus; Technical support services, namely, technical advice related to the installation of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Technical support services, namely, technical advice related to the repair of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas
Goods and ServicesFacilitating and arranging for the financing of HVAC and other household and commercial equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas
Goods and ServicesAdministrative processing of energy utility customer rebates for utility companies; Administrative processing of manufacturer's rebates; Advertising services, namely, promoting and marketing the goods and services of others in the field of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas via print and electronic media; Advertising, marketing, and promoting the goods and services of others via print, audiovisual, social media, web sites, trade organizations, vehicle decals and wraps, apparel, magazines, or physical signage; Arranging and conducting incentive reward programs to promote the sale of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Arranging and conducting marketing promotional events for others; Business networking; Dissemination of advertising for others via an on-line communications network on the internet; Endorsement services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others; General business networking referral services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others by passing business leads and referrals among group members; Incentive award programs to promote the sale of products and services of others; Marketing services in the nature of lead generation; Matching consumers with professionals in the field of residential and commercial services via computer network; On-line business networking services; Organizing business networking events in the field of manufacturers and service professionals specializing in HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Preparation of customized promotional and merchandising materials for others; Preparing promotional and merchandising material for others; Promoting and marketing the goods and services of others by advertising, marketing, sales incentive, or promotional activities rendered through print, audiovisual, social media, web sites, trade organizations, vehicle decals and wraps, apparel, magazines, or physical signage; Promoting the energy efficient products and services of others; Promoting the goods and services of others; Promoting the goods and services of others by arranging for businesses to affiliate their goods and services with the goods and services of third parties by means of sponsorship relationships; Promoting the goods and services of others by distributing advertising materials through a variety of methods; Promoting the goods and services of others by providing a web site featuring links to web sites and contact information for manufacturers and service professionals in the HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances industries; Promoting the goods and services of others by providing a website featuring web sites and contact information for manufacturers and service professionals in the HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances industries; Promoting the goods and services of others by advertising, marketing, sales incentive, or promotional activities rendered through print, audiovisual, social media, web sites, trade organizations, vehicle decals and wraps, apparel, magazines, or physical signage; Promoting the goods and services of others via a global computer network; Promoting the goods of others, namely, providing information regarding discounts, coupons, rebates, vouchers and special offers for the goods of others; Promoting the sale of goods and services of others by means of contests and incentive award programs; Promoting the sale of goods and services of others by advertising, marketing, sales incentive, or promotional activities rendered through print, audiovisual, social media, web sites, trade organizations, vehicle decals and wraps, apparel, magazines, or physical signage; Promoting the sale of goods and services of others through the distribution of printed material and promotional contests; Promoting the sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas for others; Promotional services, namely, promoting the goods of others by conducting sales incentives and rebate programs in furtherance of the sale and leasing of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Providing consumer information in the field of rebate programs and the sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas via a website; Providing commercial information in the field of sales incentives and rebate programs, as well as the sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas via a website; Providing commercial information in the field of sales incentives and rebate programs, as well as the sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Providing consumer information in the field of rebate programs and the sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Providing consumer information and related news in the field of rebate programs and the sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Providing demand creation and lead generation activities and services; Providing industry information relating to the manufacturers and service professionals in the HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances; Providing information in the field of the manufacturers and service professionals in the HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances industry; Providing sales leads for the service professionals that specialize in HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas industry; Providing sales and lease leads for others in the field of sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas; Sales promotion for others
NOT AVAILABLE"NATURAL GAS PREFERRED PARTNER"
Goods and ServicesProviding a website featuring on-line non-downloadable software that enables users to access, use, and manage sales leads, rebates, training courses, and financing resources, all in connection with sale, financing, leasing, installation, and maintenance of HVAC and plumbing equipment and appliances that utilize natural gas

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 19, 2022
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 19, 2022
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 19, 2022
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 19, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateTuesday, July 19, 2022
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSouthern Company Gas
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30309

Party NameSouthern Company Gas
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30309

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, July 2, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, July 19, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, July 20, 2022NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 28, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 9, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 9, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 9, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 4, 2023APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Thursday, May 4, 2023APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Monday, September 11, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, September 11, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 11, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, December 15, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 28, 2023FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, September 28, 2023FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, September 28, 2023NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Friday, December 15, 2023TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Friday, December 15, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 18, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 3, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 23, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 19, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 23, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, September 16, 2024TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED