SOCALGAS Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, September 1, 2022, a trademark application was filed for SOCALGAS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SOCALGAS trademark a serial number of 97575535. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECOND EXTENSION - GRANTED as of Monday, May 19, 2025. This trademark is owned by SEMPRA ENERGY. The SOCALGAS trademark is filed in the Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Construction & Repair Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:
Educational services, namely, developing, arranging, and conducting educational conferences and programs and providing courses of instruction in the field of energy consumption and efficiency, and utility management services; Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, symposiums, colloquiums and workshops in the field of energy consumption and efficiency, and utility management services and distribution of educational materials in connection therewith; education services, namely, providing a website featuring tutorial sessions and educational demonstrations in the field of energy utilities and energy usage, not downloadable; providing on-line publications in the nature of articles in the field of environmental education, environmental conservation, energy efficiency, and energy sources, namely, natural gas, electric, wind power, solar power, and clean-burning and renewable energy sources; providing education services, namely, providing training in the field of energy m...
Generation of gas and electricity; Generation of renewable energy
Electrical utility services, namely, the transmission and distribution of electricity; Transmission of oil or gas through pipelines; Storage and transport of natural gas
Maintenance services for energy related or energy using equipment, namely, heating, cooling, lighting, and electrical power generating systems and machinery, in particular turbines, boilers, generators, chilling plants, lighting equipment and associated wiring, conduits and control apparatus, water heaters, home heating and air conditioning units, and home appliances; Energy consumption reducing equipment installation; Recharging services, namely, charging station services for electric vehicles; Installation of electric vehicle charging stations; Installation of electrical and generating machinery; consulting services regarding electrically powered car maintenance and repair; consulting services in the field of charging of electric vehicles; consulting services regarding natural gas powered car maintenance and repair
Advertising and promotional services, namely, promotional campaigns for business promoting energy usage management utility services; Providing information in the field of energy efficiency; Providing information about energy efficiency and providing promotional materials about energy efficiency, namely, distribution of advertising materials via email and social media and providing pamphlets, reports and brochures; Providing a website featuring public policy information in the field of energy reform and energy policy; Providing a website featuring information in the field of energy efficiency as it relates to energy conservation and efficient energy usage; Providing a website featuring information in the field of energy efficiency as it relates to energy utilities and energy usage; Retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, renewable energy; Providing internet-based online ordering services in the field of natural ...
Providing online non-downloadable software for managing, monitoring and viewing energy use; Providing online non-downloadable software for use in viewing customer accounts and paying invoices
General Information
| Serial Number | 97575535 |
| Word Mark | SOCALGAS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, September 1, 2022 |
| Status | 731 - SECOND EXTENSION - GRANTED |
| Status Date | Monday, May 19, 2025 |
| 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, January 16, 2024 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, developing, arranging, and conducting educational conferences and programs and providing courses of instruction in the field of energy consumption and efficiency, and utility management services; Educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, symposiums, colloquiums and workshops in the field of energy consumption and efficiency, and utility management services and distribution of educational materials in connection therewith; education services, namely, providing a website featuring tutorial sessions and educational demonstrations in the field of energy utilities and energy usage, not downloadable; providing on-line publications in the nature of articles in the field of environmental education, environmental conservation, energy efficiency, and energy sources, namely, natural gas, electric, wind power, solar power, and clean-burning and renewable energy sources; providing education services, namely, providing training in the field of energy management and utility services; creating educational programs being developing curriculum for others in the field of energy management and utility services |
| Goods and Services | Generation of gas and electricity; Generation of renewable energy |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "SOCALGAS" in stylized font with a flame inside a rectangle on the left side of the stylized word. Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Electrical utility services, namely, the transmission and distribution of electricity; Transmission of oil or gas through pipelines; Storage and transport of natural gas |
| Goods and Services | Maintenance services for energy related or energy using equipment, namely, heating, cooling, lighting, and electrical power generating systems and machinery, in particular turbines, boilers, generators, chilling plants, lighting equipment and associated wiring, conduits and control apparatus, water heaters, home heating and air conditioning units, and home appliances; Energy consumption reducing equipment installation; Recharging services, namely, charging station services for electric vehicles; Installation of electric vehicle charging stations; Installation of electrical and generating machinery; consulting services regarding electrically powered car maintenance and repair; consulting services in the field of charging of electric vehicles; consulting services regarding natural gas powered car maintenance and repair |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "SOCALGAS" |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Advertising and promotional services, namely, promotional campaigns for business promoting energy usage management utility services; Providing information in the field of energy efficiency; Providing information about energy efficiency and providing promotional materials about energy efficiency, namely, distribution of advertising materials via email and social media and providing pamphlets, reports and brochures; Providing a website featuring public policy information in the field of energy reform and energy policy; Providing a website featuring information in the field of energy efficiency as it relates to energy conservation and efficient energy usage; Providing a website featuring information in the field of energy efficiency as it relates to energy utilities and energy usage; Retail electricity provider services, namely, providing a service that allows customers to purchase energy, namely, renewable energy; Providing internet-based online ordering services in the field of natural gas; Promoting public awareness for consumers regarding energy usage; Promoting public awareness of a balanced energy approach, namely, how consumers can achieve efficient energy usage; Consulting services in the fields of energy consumption and usage conservation to improve energy efficiency; Consulting services in the field of energy usage management and energy efficiency; Energy use management for others in industrial, commercial, governmental, and residential facilities |
| Goods and Services | Providing online non-downloadable software for managing, monitoring and viewing energy use; Providing online non-downloadable software for use in viewing customer accounts and paying invoices |
Classification Information
| International Class | 040 - Treatment of materials. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 040 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 037 - Building construction; repair; installation services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 103, 106 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 037 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| 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 | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 |
| 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 | Wednesday, September 21, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90013 |
| Party Name | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GAS COMPANY |
| Party Type | 11 - New Owner Before Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | LOS ANGELES, CA 90013 |
| Party Name | SEMPRA ENERGY |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | San Diego, CA 92101 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, September 22, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 5, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 23, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 15, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Friday, September 15, 2023 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Monday, December 11, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 11, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Wednesday, December 27, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 12, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION |
| Monday, May 19, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
