THE ARC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, November 19, 2010, a trademark application was filed for THE ARC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE ARC trademark a serial number of 85181140. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, September 7, 2023. This trademark is owned by The Arc of the United States, Inc.. The THE ARC trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Restaurant & Hotel Services, Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Education services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops, presentations, conferences, retreats and instruction in the areas of concern for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, namely, personal care, job skills, special education processes, including preparing for individualized education program meetings, financial literacy and community living training, to enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included and fully participate in all aspects of society throughout their lifetimes; Conducting recreational camps, after school educational programs, mentoring and tutoring in the field of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included and fully participate in all aspects of society throughout their lifetimes; Educational services, namely, providing pre-kindergarten through high school classroom instruction and vocational instruction for...

Transportation of passengers by car of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Charitable fundraising to support and expand services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Financial counseling and planning services, namely, creating personalized strategies for achieving financial independence through a combination of public programs, subsidized programs and personal earnings, and for building a better working relationship with money for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Trust services, namely, special needs trust management accounts

Promoting public awareness of the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families; association services, namely, promoting the interests of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; providing employment and other programs, services and supports to enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included and fully participate in all aspects of society throughout their lifetimes, namely, job search and placement, and employment counseling information for transition from school special education programs to adult employment

Social services, namely, support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, namely, personal care management, household management, and guardianship services; Life quality assessments for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers; providing personal support services for caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, namely, companionship and emotional support; respite care to provide the caregiver with temporary, intermittent, substitute care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and relieve the caregiver from the daily responsibilities of caring for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the nature of the same services provided with home care services, but on an intermittent or temporary basis

Medical and dentist services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Psychological services, namely, providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers; Occupational therapy services; Speech therapy services; Physical therapy in the nature of movement therapy

Providing day care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Providing accommodations, namely, residential group homes, individual homes and apartments, subsidized housing, independent and community living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be fully included and participate in all aspects of society throughout their lifetimes
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General Information


Serial Number85181140
Word MarkTHE ARC
Filing DateFriday, November 19, 2010
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, September 7, 2023
Registration Number4238260
Registration DateTuesday, November 6, 2012
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 8, 2011

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducation services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops, presentations, conferences, retreats and instruction in the areas of concern for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, namely, personal care, job skills, special education processes, including preparing for individualized education program meetings, financial literacy and community living training, to enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included and fully participate in all aspects of society throughout their lifetimes; Conducting recreational camps, after school educational programs, mentoring and tutoring in the field of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included and fully participate in all aspects of society throughout their lifetimes; Educational services, namely, providing pre-kindergarten through high school classroom instruction and vocational instruction for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a squiggly line above the wording "THE ARC".
Goods and ServicesTransportation of passengers by car of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Goods and ServicesCharitable fundraising to support and expand services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Financial counseling and planning services, namely, creating personalized strategies for achieving financial independence through a combination of public programs, subsidized programs and personal earnings, and for building a better working relationship with money for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Trust services, namely, special needs trust management accounts
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPromoting public awareness of the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families; association services, namely, promoting the interests of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; providing employment and other programs, services and supports to enable people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included and fully participate in all aspects of society throughout their lifetimes, namely, job search and placement, and employment counseling information for transition from school special education programs to adult employment
Goods and ServicesSocial services, namely, support services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, namely, personal care management, household management, and guardianship services; Life quality assessments for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers; providing personal support services for caregivers of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, namely, companionship and emotional support; respite care to provide the caregiver with temporary, intermittent, substitute care of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and relieve the caregiver from the daily responsibilities of caring for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the nature of the same services provided with home care services, but on an intermittent or temporary basis
Goods and ServicesMedical and dentist services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Psychological services, namely, providing diagnostic and therapeutic services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families and caregivers; Occupational therapy services; Speech therapy services; Physical therapy in the nature of movement therapy
Goods and ServicesProviding day care for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Providing accommodations, namely, residential group homes, individual homes and apartments, subsidized housing, independent and community living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be fully included and participate in all aspects of society throughout their lifetimes

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 23, 2010
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 1, 2011

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 1, 2011

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 1, 2011

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 1, 2011

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 1, 2011

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 1, 2011

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 31, 2011
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, March 1, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, March 1, 2011

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Arc of the United States, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20006

Party NameThe Arc of the United States, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20006

Party NameThe Arc of the United States, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20006

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, March 5, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 23, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, November 23, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, November 24, 2010NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, March 1, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, March 5, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, March 5, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 4, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, August 30, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 30, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, August 31, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, September 20, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 20, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 20, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 20, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, September 20, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 4, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, August 10, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 5, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 5, 2011APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, November 8, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 8, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 29, 2011EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 22, 2012EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Tuesday, July 3, 2012NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, July 19, 2012TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 19, 2012USE AMENDMENT FILED
Saturday, August 11, 2012STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, November 24, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, September 24, 2012ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, September 29, 2012LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, October 2, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 6, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, November 6, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, November 2, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Saturday, November 24, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, November 24, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 7, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 7, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, November 6, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 7, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 7, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 23, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 7, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, September 7, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 13, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, August 13, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 13, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 13, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 13, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED