#SMKESAM SAM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 3, 2024, a trademark application was filed for #SMKESAM SAM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the #SMKESAM SAM trademark a serial number of 98731003. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION as of Tuesday, December 2, 2025. This trademark is owned by City of South Milwaukee. The #SMKESAM SAM trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

Promoting business and tourism in the City of South Milwaukee through live performances and live appearances by a costumed mascot character at local festivals, libraries, businesses, exhibitions, schools, parades, concerts, special events, parties, and social, cultural, charitable and educational events
#smkesam sam

General Information


Serial Number98731003
Word Mark#SMKESAM SAM
Filing DateTuesday, September 3, 2024
Status686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Status DateTuesday, December 2, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 2, 2025

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a two-dimensional depiction of a three-dimensional costumed character appearing as a stylized Sasquatch wearing a shirt that displays the words "#SMKESAM" and "SAM".
Pseudo MarkHASHTAG SMKESAM
Goods and ServicesPromoting business and tourism in the City of South Milwaukee through live performances and live appearances by a costumed mascot character at local festivals, libraries, businesses, exhibitions, schools, parades, concerts, special events, parties, and social, cultural, charitable and educational events

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 9, 2025
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 1, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 1, 2024

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCity of South Milwaukee
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172

Party NameCity of South Milwaukee
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSouth Milwaukee, WI 53172

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, September 3, 2024NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, March 13, 2025NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, March 13, 2025NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, March 14, 2025ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 20, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 20, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 20, 2025NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 3, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 3, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 4, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, July 7, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, July 7, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 7, 2025NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 9, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 9, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 9, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 19, 2025TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, September 19, 2025USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, September 19, 2025AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, October 8, 2025USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Wednesday, October 8, 2025APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 8, 2025PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, October 21, 2025EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, October 21, 2025EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 21, 2025NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 21, 2025EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, November 3, 2025APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 26, 2025NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 2, 2025PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 2, 2025OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED