| Serial Number | 98373332 |
| Word Mark | SME + |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, January 24, 2024 |
| Status | 748 - STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER |
| Status Date | Tuesday, April 14, 2026 |
| 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 | Tuesday, September 10, 2024 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the letters "SME" in a stylized black font followed by a swirl design composed of one green curve and one blue curve. To the right of the swirl design is a plus symbol appearing in a gradient from dark blue on the left and bottom arms to light blue on the top and right arms. |
| Pseudo Mark | SOCIETY MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS PLUS |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and portable devices, namely, software enabling users to view, submit, rate, share, bookmark, index, store, collect, and showcase content in the field of manufacturing; Downloadable podcasts in the field of manufacturing; Downloadable webinars in the field of manufacturing; Downloadable e-books in the field of manufacturing; Downloadable electronic newsletters in the field of manufacturing; Downloadable e-zines in the field of manufacturing; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, newsletters and magazines in the field of manufacturing |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, green, blue, light blue and dark blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, November 30, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, November 30, 2022 |
| Party Name | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Southfield, MI 48075 US |
| Party Name | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Southfield, MI 48075 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, January 27, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 8, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, February 9, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, April 15, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, April 15, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 15, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 21, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2025 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Tuesday, April 14, 2026 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |