PFLAG PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 19, 2012, a trademark application was filed for PFLAG PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the PFLAG PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS trademark a serial number of 85732819. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, February 14, 2025. This trademark is owned by Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Inc.. The PFLAG PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Providing information about current events in the fields of sexual orientation, human sexuality, gender identity, cultural diversity, human rights and civil rights

Association services, namely, promoting and advocating for the interests of, and the commitment to health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, their parents, family members and friends

Providing information relating to diverse human cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles as they relate to sexual orientation, human sexuality, gender identity, cultural diversity, human rights and civil rights

Providing health and wellness information about sexual orientation, human sexuality, and gender identity
pflag parents, families and friends of lesbians and gays

General Information


Serial Number85732819
Word MarkPFLAG PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS
Filing DateWednesday, September 19, 2012
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, February 14, 2025
Registration Number4574250
Registration DateTuesday, July 29, 2014
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 13, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding information about current events in the fields of sexual orientation, human sexuality, gender identity, cultural diversity, human rights and civil rights
Description of MarkThe mark consists of an image of an incomplete single-lined heart shape with a break on the right side. An incomplete single-lined upside-down triangle shape interlocks with the heart shape, with the line of the left side of the triangle going through the break on the right side of the heart. The triangle contains a break on its top side, through which the line of the heart shape continues. This interlocking heart-triangle shape is superimposed on a sunburst shape. Below the heart-triangle shape and sunburst shape are the letters "PFLAG". Below the letters "PFLAG" are the words "PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS".
Pseudo MarkP FLAG PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "PARENTS, FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF LESBIANS AND GAYS"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely, promoting and advocating for the interests of, and the commitment to health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people, their parents, family members and friends
Goods and ServicesProviding information relating to diverse human cultures, beliefs, and lifestyles as they relate to sexual orientation, human sexuality, gender identity, cultural diversity, human rights and civil rights
Goods and ServicesProviding health and wellness information about sexual orientation, human sexuality, and gender identity

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 14, 2025
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 2004

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 14, 2025
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 2004

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 14, 2025
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 2004

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 14, 2025
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 2004

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePFLAG, INC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20006

Party NameParents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20006

Party NameParents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Party NameParents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20036

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 23, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, September 22, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Saturday, September 22, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, September 25, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, January 16, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, January 23, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 23, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 6, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 23, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 23, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 23, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, August 2, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, August 2, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, August 2, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, August 2, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, August 6, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 6, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 6, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, February 28, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, February 28, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, March 1, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, March 7, 2014PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Wednesday, August 28, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, August 28, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 28, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, March 7, 2014TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Friday, March 14, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, March 14, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, March 14, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, March 14, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 23, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 13, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 13, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 29, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 19, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, April 10, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, April 10, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, July 29, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, November 22, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, January 25, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 20, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 21, 2021POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Friday, May 5, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, November 26, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, November 26, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, May 5, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, February 14, 2025CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Saturday, July 29, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, May 5, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 5, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 5, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, May 10, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP