| Serial Number | 98658220 |
| Word Mark | PVA PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA |
| Filing Date | Friday, July 19, 2024 |
| Status | 661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED |
| Status Date | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Goods and Services | Backpacks; book bags; duffel bags; bags, namely, all purpose backpacks and carrying bags; cases, namely, all-purpose carrying cases; and tote bags; pet clothing |
| Goods and Services | Providing on-line non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of brochures, books and magazines relating to the interests of paralyzed veterans; arranging of sports events |
| Goods and Services | Printed materials, namely, stickers, posters, informational flyers, brochures and books; electronic and online documents, and magazines relating to the interests of paralyzed veterans, notepads, and sheet music, greeting cards and calendars; pens and pencils; decals; paper goods, namely, napkins and coasters |
| Goods and Services | Charitable fundraising services; sponsoring and arranging sporting events |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, T-shirts, sweatshirts, pants and shirts; footwear; headwear, namely, caps, hats and visors |
| Goods and Services | Coasters, not of paper or textile; drinkware, namely, tumblers for use as drinking glasses, drinking glasses, mugs, and cups |
| Goods and Services | Medicated lip balm; Hand-sanitizing preparations |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable posters; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of brochures, books and magazines relating to the interests of paralyzed veterans; digital and electronic notepads; downloadable electronic sheet music and greeting cards; downloadable printable calendars; bags and cases, namely, computer bags and computer cases |
| Goods and Services | Textile wall hangings, namely, cloth posters; table napkins of textile; textile coasters; blankets, namely, bed and fleece blankets |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the picture of a soldier/veteran saluting in a wheelchair with the letters "PVA" to the right of the disabled soldier/veteran, all shown in black except for the red letter "V" and red curved lines resembling a flag across the letter "A". The black words "Paralyzed Veterans of America" are below the soldier/veteran with a disability and "PVA". |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Jewelry, namely, dog tags for wear by humans for decorative purposes, bracelets, key chains, charms and lapel pins; collectible coins |
| Goods and Services | Association services, namely, promoting issues relating to the interests of paralyzed veterans |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA" PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA has become distinctive of the goods/services through the applicant's substantially exclusive and continuous use of the mark in commerce that the U.S. Congress may lawfully regulate for at least the five years immediately before the date of this statement. |
| International Class | 005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides. |
| US Class Codes | 005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 005 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, August 31, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, August 31, 2022 |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, September 30, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, September 30, 2022 |
| International Class | 014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, August 31, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, August 31, 2024 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
| International Class | 018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, September 30, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, September 30, 2024 |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, September 30, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, September 30, 2024 |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, May 31, 2025 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, July 20, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, July 1, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, July 1, 2022 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
| International Class | 036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, May 4, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, June 30, 2022 |
| Party Name | Paralyzed Veterans of America |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Washington, DC 20006 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, July 20, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, September 20, 2024 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED |
| Monday, February 10, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, February 10, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 11, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 8, 2025 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Thursday, May 8, 2025 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 13, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 4, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |