RESPONSIBLE BY NATURE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, April 10, 2008, a trademark application was filed for RESPONSIBLE BY NATURE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RESPONSIBLE BY NATURE trademark a serial number of 77981665. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, March 24, 2022. This trademark is owned by Xcel Energy Inc.. The RESPONSIBLE BY NATURE trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, conducting live and online classes, seminars, workshops, and conferences in the fields of energy, the environment, and the conservation of resources, and distributing course materials in connection therewith

Public utility services in the nature of electricity and natural gas transmission; transmission of natural gas and liquefied natural gas through pipeline; storage of natural gas and liquefied natural gas; provision of information in the field of energy transmission distributed through the Internet

Bill payment services; automatic payment services, including, automatic payment deductions for utility bills

Billing services, including structured flat rate pricing options for utility bill payment; [ business relocation services, namely, allowing individuals who are moving to transfer home services to the new location by contacting multiple third party vendors through a consumer service representative in order to facilitate their move; public gas and electric utility energy management consultation for commercial and industrial customers, namely, consultation concerning alternative fuel and energy back-up programs, load balancing programs, energy supply management and energy conservation programs; promoting the goods and services of others through the administration of air conditioning rebate programs and energy saving rebate programs; ] accounting services related to energy use; utility billing services in the nature of utility bill direct payment services, electronic billing for utility bills; electric utility services in the nature of offering incentive pricing for controlled use of elect...

[ Automated energy services, namely, remote monitoring and thermostatic control of energy utilization; in-person troubleshooting special power supply requirements for customers having sensitive electronic equipment and assessing power supply requirements and problems for sensitive electronic equipment ]
responsible by nature

General Information


Serial Number77981665
Word MarkRESPONSIBLE BY NATURE
Filing DateThursday, April 10, 2008
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, March 24, 2022
Registration Number3963253
Registration DateTuesday, May 17, 2011
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 30, 2008

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting live and online classes, seminars, workshops, and conferences in the fields of energy, the environment, and the conservation of resources, and distributing course materials in connection therewith
Goods and ServicesPublic utility services in the nature of electricity and natural gas transmission; transmission of natural gas and liquefied natural gas through pipeline; storage of natural gas and liquefied natural gas; provision of information in the field of energy transmission distributed through the Internet
Goods and ServicesBill payment services; automatic payment services, including, automatic payment deductions for utility bills
Goods and ServicesBilling services, including structured flat rate pricing options for utility bill payment; [ business relocation services, namely, allowing individuals who are moving to transfer home services to the new location by contacting multiple third party vendors through a consumer service representative in order to facilitate their move; public gas and electric utility energy management consultation for commercial and industrial customers, namely, consultation concerning alternative fuel and energy back-up programs, load balancing programs, energy supply management and energy conservation programs; promoting the goods and services of others through the administration of air conditioning rebate programs and energy saving rebate programs; ] accounting services related to energy use; utility billing services in the nature of utility bill direct payment services, electronic billing for utility bills; electric utility services in the nature of offering incentive pricing for controlled use of electricity during specific hours; [ energy conservation consultation, consultation in the field of energy use and regarding energy efficient appliances such as air conditioning and furnaces; promoting public awareness of the need for energy conservation and efficient electricity utilization by businesses through energy audits and consultation in the effects of energy efficient lighting, energy efficient air conditioning, energy efficient refrigeration, energy efficient motors and controls, [ window glazing, ] and energy conservation and home energy audits; promoting public awareness of the need for appliance rebates, energy efficient lighting for homes, air conditioning load control, appliance recycling, and special time-of-day rates; ] consultation and analysis regarding energy efficiency and customer's usage management of electric and gas utility services, namely, energy use analysis, energy profiling and monitoring, controlling energy costs and usage; administering energy efficiency and energy usage management programs, namely, energy load control programs, energy scheduling programs, and energy rate analysis services; provision of information in the field of energy usage management distributed through the Internet
Goods and Services[ Automated energy services, namely, remote monitoring and thermostatic control of energy utilization; in-person troubleshooting special power supply requirements for customers having sensitive electronic equipment and assessing power supply requirements and problems for sensitive electronic equipment ]

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 14, 2008
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 2008

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 14, 2008
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 2008

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 14, 2008
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 2008

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 14, 2008
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 2008

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, March 24, 2022
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameXcel Energy Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55401

Party NameXcel Energy Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55401

Party NameXcel Energy Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55401

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 24, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Thursday, March 24, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 24, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, March 24, 2022REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, March 24, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 16, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, May 17, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, November 6, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, November 6, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 6, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 13, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 17, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 12, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, April 11, 2011LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, April 11, 2011ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, March 28, 2011STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, March 21, 2011USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, March 28, 2011DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, March 21, 2011DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, March 21, 2011TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Monday, March 21, 2011TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Saturday, September 25, 2010NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, September 24, 2010SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 21, 2010SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Tuesday, September 21, 2010TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 20, 2010NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Saturday, April 17, 2010SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 24, 2010SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Saturday, April 17, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, March 24, 2010TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, September 24, 2009SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, September 24, 2009SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, September 24, 2009TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 24, 2009NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 30, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, December 22, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 10, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, November 24, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, November 24, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, November 20, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, November 20, 2008UNDELIVERABLE MAIL - COURTESY COPY MAILED
Wednesday, November 19, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, November 19, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 19, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 19, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 8, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 8, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 8, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, June 26, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 14, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM