SEC SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, December 28, 2011, a trademark application was filed for SEC SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SEC SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE trademark a serial number of 85504639. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, September 9, 2023. This trademark is owned by The Southeastern Conference. The SEC SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

Event programs; Printed guides for sporting events
sec southeastern conference

General Information


Serial Number85504639
Word MarkSEC SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE
Filing DateWednesday, December 28, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, September 9, 2023
Registration Number4294482
Registration DateTuesday, February 26, 2013
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 11, 2012

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "Southeastern" and "Conference" within a circle and positioned at the top and bottom of the circle with curved lines connecting these words; the letters "SEC" in larger type and stylized font are positioned in the center of the circle.
Goods and ServicesEvent programs; Printed guides for sporting events
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


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 DateThursday, January 5, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 31, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 31, 2009

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
Saturday, September 9, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Saturday, September 9, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, September 9, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, September 9, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, February 27, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, February 26, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, April 4, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 28, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, March 28, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, March 28, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 20, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, February 26, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 26, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 11, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 11, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 21, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, November 2, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, November 1, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, November 1, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, November 1, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 30, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, October 18, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, June 18, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 18, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 18, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 25, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, May 25, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 25, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Sunday, April 8, 2012NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, April 8, 2012PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, April 8, 2012PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, March 30, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 6, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, January 5, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, January 4, 2012TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Wednesday, January 4, 2012TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Saturday, December 31, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED