| Serial Number | 98373332 |
| Word Mark | SME + |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, January 24, 2024 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 10, 2024 |
| 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 |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services, namely, providing a web site featuring photographic, audio, video and prose presentations in the field of manufacturing; Providing education courses in the field of manufacturing offered through online, non-downloadable videos and instructor assistance; Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of manufacturing; Education services, namely, providing non-downloadable webinars in the field of manufacturing; Providing online non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, newsletters and magazines in the field of manufacturing; Arranging and conducting expositions in the field of manufacturing for educational and entertainment purposes |
| 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. |
| 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; Digital media, namely, pre-recorded video cassettes, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, downloadable audio and video recordings, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring seminars, lectures, conferences and training courses in the fields 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 |
| Goods and Services | Printed publications, namely, books, newsletters and magazines in the field of manufacturing |
| Goods and Services | Providing online forums |
| Pseudo Mark | SOCIETY MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS PLUS |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, green, blue, light blue and dark blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Arranging and conducting expositions in the field of manufacturing for business purposes; Provision of an online marketplace for buyers and sellers of goods and services |
| Goods and Services | Providing an online non-downloadable Internet-based system application featuring technology enabling users to view, submit, rate, share, bookmark, index, store, collect, and showcase content in the field of manufacturing; Providing temporary use of online non-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 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, February 8, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Southfield, MI 48075 |
| Party Name | Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Southfield, MI 48075 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, January 27, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 8, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, February 9, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| 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 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| 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 |