SEC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 23, 2011, a trademark application was filed for SEC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SEC trademark a serial number of 85503246. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, February 16, 2023. This trademark is owned by The Southeastern Conference. The SEC trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

Organizing, presenting, and coordinating athletic competitions and contests; production and distribution of television programs, video and audio recordings featuring sports transmitted via wireless communication devices, namely, cell phones, [ personal digital assistants, ] computers, and wireless handhelds; entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of television shows; providing on-line information in the field of sports, television entertainment, video and audio entertainment via a global communications network
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General Information


Serial Number85503246
Word MarkSEC
Filing DateFriday, December 23, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, February 16, 2023
Registration Number4183365
Registration DateTuesday, July 31, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 15, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesOrganizing, presenting, and coordinating athletic competitions and contests; production and distribution of television programs, video and audio recordings featuring sports transmitted via wireless communication devices, namely, cell phones, [ personal digital assistants, ] computers, and wireless handhelds; entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of television shows; providing on-line information in the field of sports, television entertainment, video and audio entertainment via a global communications network
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "SEC" in large type and stylized font within a circle.
Pseudo MarkSOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 5, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 31, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 31, 1981

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Southeastern Conference
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressBirmingham, AL 35203

Party NameThe Southeastern Conference
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressBirmingham, AL 35203

Party NameThe Southeastern Conference
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressBirmingham, AL 35203

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, February 16, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 16, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, February 16, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, July 29, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, July 31, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, April 4, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 19, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, October 19, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, October 19, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 26, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, July 31, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 31, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 15, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 15, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, April 25, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 12, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, April 10, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 10, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, April 10, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 10, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 10, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, April 5, 2012COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED
Thursday, April 5, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, April 5, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 5, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 5, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Thursday, March 29, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 6, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, January 5, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, December 27, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED