| Serial Number | 97430293 |
| Word Mark | SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY DALLAS, TEXAS VERITAS LIBERABIT VOS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, May 26, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, January 2, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 7257623 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, January 2, 2024 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, October 17, 2023 |
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the fields of accounting, advertising, anthropology, applied physiology and sport management, art, art history, bilingual education, biochemistry, biological sciences, biostatistics, business, business administration, business analytics, chemistry, comparative and international law, computer sciences, corporate communications, counseling, cybersecurity, creative computing, dance, data sciences, digital game development, dispute resolution, divinity, earth sciences, economics, educational studies, engineering, environmental sciences, entrepreneurship, ethnic studies,fashion, media,jilm and media arts, finance, health and society, geology, geophysics, health promotion management, law, history, human rights, individualized studies in the liberal arts, international studies, journalism, liberal arts, markets and culture, mathematics, medieval studies, ministry, music, philosophy, physics, political science, health, physical therapy, psychology, politics and government, public relations, religious studies, sociology, statistics, theater, theology, world languages and literatures; providing college level courses for secondary school students in the.fields of engineering, mathematics, science and technology; Educational services, namely, providing extension and continuing education classes by means of satellite television transmissions, videotapes, and the Internet; Educational services, namely, conducting conferences, lectures, seminars, workshops, and symposia for students, the public, and nonstudent groups in the fields of liberal arts education, business, mathematics, science, technology and politics; Providing entertainment services in the nature of live musical performance, live dance performance, and live theatrical performances, art exhibitions and college sport competitions and athletic events |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of an outer circle containing the wording "SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY" and "DALLAS, TEXAS" and an inner circle containing the drawing of a building and the wording "VERITAS LIBERABIT VOS". |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "SOUTHERN METHODIST" has become distinctive of the goods/services as evidenced by the ownership on the Principal Register for the same mark for sufficiently similar goods/services of active U.S. Registration No(s). 5029521 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The English translation of "VERITAS LIBERABIT VOS" in the mark is "THE TRUTH WILL MAKE YOU FREE". |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "UNIVERSITY" AND "DALLAS, TEXAS" |
| 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, June 2, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, July 1, 1915 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, July 1, 2003 |
| Party Name | Southern Methodist University |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Dallas, TX 75205 |
| Party Name | Southern Methodist University |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Dallas, TX 75205 |
| Party Name | Southern Methodist University |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Dallas, TX 75205 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, January 2, 2024 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, January 2, 2024 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 11, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 9, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, August 8, 2023 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Friday, June 16, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 15, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, June 15, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, June 3, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 2, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, May 30, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |