PROTECTING SIGHT. EMPOWERING LIVES. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, July 16, 2015, a trademark application was filed for PROTECTING SIGHT. EMPOWERING LIVES. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the PROTECTING SIGHT. EMPOWERING LIVES. trademark a serial number of 86694798. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, September 28, 2023. This trademark is owned by American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc.. The PROTECTING SIGHT. EMPOWERING LIVES. trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Educational Services, Namely, Conducting Meetings, Lectures, Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, and Symposia in the Fields of Eye Care and Ophthalmology and Providing Written and Prerecorded Educational Materials in Connection Therewith; Providing a Website Featuring Blogs and Temporary Use of Non-Downloadable Prerecorded Digital Media, namely, Videos and Podcasts in the Fields of Eye Care, Ophthalmology and Medical Practice Management

Downloadable Electronic Instructional and Educational Publications, Namely, Electronic Journals, Electronic Newsletters, Interactive Instructional Materials, Coursework, and Test Preparation in the Fields of Eye Care, Ophthalmology and Medical Practice Management; Computer Application Software, Namely, Software for Tablet Computers, Smartphones, Cell Phones and Other Mobile Electronic Devices that Enables Users to Access Training, Educational, and Instructional Materials in the Fields of Eye Care and Ophthalmology and Medical Practice Management; Downloadable MP3 Files, MP3 Recordings, On-Line Discussion Board Posts, Webcasts, Webinars and Podcasts Featuring Information in the Fields of Eye Care, Ophthalmology and Medical Practice Management

Printed Materials, Namely, Books, Pamphlets, Brochures, Manuals, and Journals in the Fields of Eye Care, Ophthalmology and Medical Practice Management
protecting sight. empowering lives.

General Information


Serial Number86694798
Word MarkPROTECTING SIGHT. EMPOWERING LIVES.
Filing DateThursday, July 16, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, September 28, 2023
Registration Number5177148
Registration DateTuesday, April 4, 2017
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 31, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational Services, Namely, Conducting Meetings, Lectures, Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, and Symposia in the Fields of Eye Care and Ophthalmology and Providing Written and Prerecorded Educational Materials in Connection Therewith; Providing a Website Featuring Blogs and Temporary Use of Non-Downloadable Prerecorded Digital Media, namely, Videos and Podcasts in the Fields of Eye Care, Ophthalmology and Medical Practice Management
Goods and ServicesDownloadable Electronic Instructional and Educational Publications, Namely, Electronic Journals, Electronic Newsletters, Interactive Instructional Materials, Coursework, and Test Preparation in the Fields of Eye Care, Ophthalmology and Medical Practice Management; Computer Application Software, Namely, Software for Tablet Computers, Smartphones, Cell Phones and Other Mobile Electronic Devices that Enables Users to Access Training, Educational, and Instructional Materials in the Fields of Eye Care and Ophthalmology and Medical Practice Management; Downloadable MP3 Files, MP3 Recordings, On-Line Discussion Board Posts, Webcasts, Webinars and Podcasts Featuring Information in the Fields of Eye Care, Ophthalmology and Medical Practice Management
Goods and ServicesPrinted Materials, Namely, Books, Pamphlets, Brochures, Manuals, and Journals in the Fields of Eye Care, Ophthalmology and Medical Practice Management

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, July 22, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, December 18, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, December 18, 2015

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, July 22, 2015
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 31, 2015

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, July 22, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 10, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 10, 2016

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSan Francisco, CA 94109

Party NameAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSan Francisco, CA 94109

Party NameAmerican Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSan Francisco, CA 94109

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, September 28, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, September 28, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, September 28, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 28, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 4, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 4, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, March 2, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 1, 2017ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, February 10, 2017STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, January 24, 2017USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, February 10, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 24, 2017TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 26, 2016NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 31, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 31, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 11, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 27, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 26, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, April 25, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 25, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 28, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 28, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 28, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, October 27, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, July 22, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, July 20, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED