RFF RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION - NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "FAMILY FOUNDATION" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN. Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Sunday, January 12, 2025, a trademark application was filed for RFF RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION - NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "FAMILY FOUNDATION" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RFF RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION - NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "FAMILY FOUNDATION" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN. trademark a serial number of 98953978. The federal status of this trademark filing is RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED as of Friday, October 3, 2025. This trademark is owned by Rutherford Family Foundation. The RFF RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION - NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "FAMILY FOUNDATION" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN. trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Personal, Legal & Social Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Providing educational scholarships; Educational services, namely, providing mentoring, tutoring, and guidance to high school graduates in preparation for college and university enrollment; Organizing and conducting educational programs, workshops, and seminars in the fields of business consulting and coaching.

Charitable foundation services, namely, providing financial support to high school graduates for community college and/or college/university tuition and fees; Charitable foundation services, namely, providing fundraising activities, supplemental funding, capital improvement funding, scholarships and financial assistance for programs and services of others; Charitable fundraising services for promoting research, education and other activities relating to business consulting services to charitable organizations regarding financial planning and philanthropic giving.

Charitable foundation services, namely, providing fundraising services for others; Organizing and conducting fundraising events for charitable purposes; Charitable fundraising services for promoting research, education, and other activities relating to business consulting and coaching; Providing business consulting and support services to nonprofit organizations in the field of fundraising.

Providing personal support services for students, namely, emotional counseling and mentoring; Charitable services, namely, providing personal mentoring and support to individuals in the pursuit of education and career development; Organizing and coordinating community support services to assist individuals with accessing educational and financial resources.
rff rutherford family foundation - no claim is made to the exclusive right to use "family foundation" apart from the mark as shown.

General Information

Serial Number98953978
Word MarkRFF RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION - NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "FAMILY FOUNDATION" APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN.
Filing DateSunday, January 12, 2025
Status661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED
Status DateFriday, October 3, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements

Goods and ServicesProviding educational scholarships; Educational services, namely, providing mentoring, tutoring, and guidance to high school graduates in preparation for college and university enrollment; Organizing and conducting educational programs, workshops, and seminars in the fields of business consulting and coaching.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of The mark consists of the wording "RFF RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION" in stylized letters in black. The letters "RFF" appear inside a gold shield with a stylized gold helmet of armor above it, surrounded by gold leaf- and swirl-like embellishments. Below the shield, the wording "RUTHERFORD" appears above the wording "FAMILY FOUNDATION." The wording "FAMILY FOUNDATION" is underlined in gold. All elements appear on a beige square background.
Pseudo MarkRUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION
Goods and ServicesCharitable foundation services, namely, providing financial support to high school graduates for community college and/or college/university tuition and fees; Charitable foundation services, namely, providing fundraising activities, supplemental funding, capital improvement funding, scholarships and financial assistance for programs and services of others; Charitable fundraising services for promoting research, education and other activities relating to business consulting services to charitable organizations regarding financial planning and philanthropic giving.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) gold, black, and beig is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesCharitable foundation services, namely, providing fundraising services for others; Organizing and conducting fundraising events for charitable purposes; Charitable fundraising services for promoting research, education, and other activities relating to business consulting and coaching; Providing business consulting and support services to nonprofit organizations in the field of fundraising.
Goods and ServicesProviding personal support services for students, namely, emotional counseling and mentoring; Charitable services, namely, providing personal mentoring and support to individuals in the pursuit of education and career development; Organizing and coordinating community support services to assist individuals with accessing educational and financial resources.

Classification Information

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, July 30, 2025
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 31, 2025
Primary Code045
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 DateSunday, January 12, 2025
Primary Code036
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 DateThursday, July 31, 2025
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History

Party NameRutherford Family Foundation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDurham, NC 27704

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, January 12, 2025NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, June 10, 2025NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 10, 2025NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, June 20, 2025ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, July 28, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, July 28, 2025NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 28, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 30, 2025PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Wednesday, July 30, 2025TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Friday, October 3, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 3, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, October 3, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

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