SAMFORD Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, December 8, 2016, a trademark application was filed for SAMFORD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SAMFORD trademark a serial number of 87261314. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, October 9, 2018. This trademark is owned by Samford University. The SAMFORD trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

educational services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, and community levels; providing lectures, workshops, seminars and educational conferences in the fields of liberal arts, medicine, business, theology, science and education; providing live performances by bands, orchestras and singing groups; organizing sporting events, namely, football, basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, cross country, golf, tennis and baseball; and theatrical productions for use in the financial and moral support of higher education

tote bags, hand luggage, briefcases, briefcase type portfolios, backpacks, garment bags for travel and umbrellas for use in the moral and financial support of higher education

sporting goods, namely, footballs, basketballs, baseballs, baseball bats, tennis balls, golf balls, soccer balls and Christmas ornaments for use in the moral and financial support of higher education

printed materials, namely, notebooks, report covers, stationery, letterhead, historical books and pamphlets and educational records, namely, transcripts and diplomas

watches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, charms, earrings and lockets for use in the moral and financial support of higher education

clothing, namely, hats, caps, shoes, socks, shirts, sweaters, jackets, coats, pants and shorts for use in the moral and financial support of higher education

drinking cups, mugs, plates, serving bowls and platters for use in the moral and financial support of higher education

chairs, stadium cushions and decorative plaques made of plastic and wood for use in the financial and moral support of higher education
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General Information


Serial Number87261314
Word MarkSAMFORD
Filing DateThursday, December 8, 2016
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, October 9, 2018
Registration Number5581414
Registration DateTuesday, October 9, 2018
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 5, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceseducational services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the undergraduate, graduate, and community levels; providing lectures, workshops, seminars and educational conferences in the fields of liberal arts, medicine, business, theology, science and education; providing live performances by bands, orchestras and singing groups; organizing sporting events, namely, football, basketball, softball, volleyball, soccer, track and field, cross country, golf, tennis and baseball; and theatrical productions for use in the financial and moral support of higher education
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "SAMFORD" in stylized block letters.
Goods and Servicestote bags, hand luggage, briefcases, briefcase type portfolios, backpacks, garment bags for travel and umbrellas for use in the moral and financial support of higher education
Goods and Servicessporting goods, namely, footballs, basketballs, baseballs, baseball bats, tennis balls, golf balls, soccer balls and Christmas ornaments for use in the moral and financial support of higher education
Goods and Servicesprinted materials, namely, notebooks, report covers, stationery, letterhead, historical books and pamphlets and educational records, namely, transcripts and diplomas
Goods and Serviceswatches, rings, bracelets, necklaces, charms, earrings and lockets for use in the moral and financial support of higher education
Goods and Servicesclothing, namely, hats, caps, shoes, socks, shirts, sweaters, jackets, coats, pants and shorts for use in the moral and financial support of higher education
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesdrinking cups, mugs, plates, serving bowls and platters for use in the moral and financial support of higher education
Goods and Serviceschairs, stadium cushions and decorative plaques made of plastic and wood for use in the financial and moral support of higher education

Classification Information


International Class014 - 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 Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 13, 2016
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 26, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 26, 2016

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 DateTuesday, December 13, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 6, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 6, 2016

International Class018 - 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 Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 13, 2016
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 1, 2018

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 13, 2016
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 2017

International Class021 - 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 Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 13, 2016
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 29, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 29, 2016

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 13, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, July 11, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, July 11, 2017

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 13, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, July 5, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, July 5, 2017

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 13, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 14, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 14, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSamford University
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBirmingham, AL 35229

Party NameSamford University
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBirmingham, AL 35229

Party NameSamford University
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBirmingham, AL 35229

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, October 9, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 9, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 7, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, September 6, 2018ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, September 5, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, September 5, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 31, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, July 20, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, July 20, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, July 20, 2018SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Friday, June 29, 2018STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, June 7, 2018USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, June 27, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, June 7, 2018TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 30, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 5, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 5, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 15, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 2, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, October 28, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, October 28, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Saturday, October 28, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, October 28, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, October 28, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, October 23, 2017PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, October 17, 2017WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Sunday, October 1, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, September 18, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 18, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, September 18, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, September 18, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, September 18, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, September 13, 2017NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, September 13, 2017FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 13, 2017FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, August 23, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, August 22, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 22, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 22, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 22, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 22, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 1, 2017PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, January 24, 2017WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Thursday, January 5, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 28, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 13, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, December 12, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED