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 85504664. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, May 5, 2023. This trademark is owned by The Southeastern Conference. The SEC SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

organizing, presenting and coordinating athletic competitions and contests; [ entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of television programs; ] providing information relating to sporting events
sec southeastern conference

General Information


Serial Number85504664
Word MarkSEC SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE
Filing DateWednesday, December 28, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, May 5, 2023
Registration Number4236504
Registration DateTuesday, November 6, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 21, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesorganizing, presenting and coordinating athletic competitions and contests; [ entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of television programs; ] providing information relating to sporting events
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.
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "SOUTHEASTERN 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, 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
Friday, May 5, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, May 5, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, May 5, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, May 5, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 21, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, November 6, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, April 4, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, January 20, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, January 20, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, January 20, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, December 27, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 6, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 6, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 21, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 21, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 1, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 18, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, July 7, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, June 18, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
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
Saturday, December 31, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED