| Serial Number | 98953978 |
| Word Mark | RFF RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION |
| Filing Date | Sunday, January 12, 2025 |
| Status | 645 - FINAL REFUSAL - MAILED |
| Status Date | Thursday, October 9, 2025 |
| 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 | Providing 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 Mark | The mark consists of The mark consists of the working "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 goldand bookended by two black horizontal lines with a black dot on each line. All elements appear on a beige square background. |
| Pseudo Mark | RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION RUTHERFORD FAMILY FOUNDATION |
| Goods and Services | Charitable foundation services, namely, providing fundraising activities for programs and services of others; Charitable fundraising services, namely, organizing and conducting fundraising events to promote professional development for high school graduates; Charitable fundraising services for promoting research, education, and other activities relating to 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; Providing educational scholarships. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, gold, beige is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Charitable foundation services, namely, providing fundraising services for programs and services of others; Organizing and conducting fundraising events for charitable purposes; Provide charitable fundraising services by means to promote professional development for high school graduates. |
| Goods and Services | Charitable services, namely, business and academic mentoring of high school student; 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 |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FAMILY FOUNDATION" |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 045 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 045 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Sunday, January 12, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Rutherford Family Foundation |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Durham, NC 27704 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Sunday, January 12, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, June 10, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, June 20, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, July 28, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, July 28, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, July 28, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED |
| Friday, October 3, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, October 3, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, October 3, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Monday, October 13, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, October 13, 2025 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Monday, October 13, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |