THE CHOICE IS CLEAR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 6, 2012, a trademark application was filed for THE CHOICE IS CLEAR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE CHOICE IS CLEAR trademark a serial number of 76711664. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, July 31, 2020. This trademark is owned by The University of Houston System. The THE CHOICE IS CLEAR trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

PRINT MATERIALS, NAMELY, MAGAZINES, TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS IN THE NATURE OF JOURNALS, NEWSLETTERS, PAMPHLETS, BROCHURES, MAGAZINES, SPORTS GUIDES, TEACHING MATERIALS, AND COURSE MATERIALS IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS; SOUVENIR PROGRAMS CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND SPORTING EVENTS IN THE NATURE OF FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, SOCCER, TRACK AND FIELD; PENS; PEN SETS COMPRISED OF PENS, PENCILS, AND PEN HOLDERS; PENCILS; ERASERS; PENCIL TOPPERS, NAMELY, DECORATIVE PENCIL-TOP ORNAMENTS; LOOSE LEAF BINDERS; BOOKMARKS; BOOK COVERS; ADDRESS BOOKS; APPOINTMENT BOOKS; CALENDARS; PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS; ART PHOTOGRAPHS, NAMELY, PHOTOGRAPHS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPUTER MANIPULATED AND ENHANCED TO CONTAIN GRAPHIC ELEMENTS; PRINTED PHOTOGRAPHS; LITHOGRAPHS; LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTS; GRAPHIC ART PRINTS; PAPER BANNERS; PAPER PENNANTS; HANDHELD PAPER SIGNS; PAPER BAGS; MAGNETIC BOARDS; PAPER NOTEPADS; NOTE PAD HOLDERS; SCRAPBOOKS; CATALOGS IN THE FIELD OF ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC COURSES A...

Educational services, namely, providing college and graduate level courses of instruction, continuing education courses and seminars in the fields of business, accounting, engineering, science, legal, medical, health science, literature, history, art, and math fields; educational services, namely, providing opportunities for students to participate in educational research programs; entertainment services, namely, providing college athletic and sporting events in the fields of football, basketball, soccer, hockey, tennis, volleyball, track and field, and baseball; entertainment services, namely, live performances of dramatic works and live musical performances
the choice is clear

General Information


Serial Number76711664
Word MarkTHE CHOICE IS CLEAR
Filing DateWednesday, June 6, 2012
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, July 31, 2020
Registration Number4452769
Registration DateTuesday, December 24, 2013
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 28, 2013

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPRINT MATERIALS, NAMELY, MAGAZINES, TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS IN THE NATURE OF JOURNALS, NEWSLETTERS, PAMPHLETS, BROCHURES, MAGAZINES, SPORTS GUIDES, TEACHING MATERIALS, AND COURSE MATERIALS IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS; SOUVENIR PROGRAMS CONCERNING EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND SPORTING EVENTS IN THE NATURE OF FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL, BASEBALL, SOCCER, TRACK AND FIELD; PENS; PEN SETS COMPRISED OF PENS, PENCILS, AND PEN HOLDERS; PENCILS; ERASERS; PENCIL TOPPERS, NAMELY, DECORATIVE PENCIL-TOP ORNAMENTS; LOOSE LEAF BINDERS; BOOKMARKS; BOOK COVERS; ADDRESS BOOKS; APPOINTMENT BOOKS; CALENDARS; PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS; ART PHOTOGRAPHS, NAMELY, PHOTOGRAPHS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPUTER MANIPULATED AND ENHANCED TO CONTAIN GRAPHIC ELEMENTS; PRINTED PHOTOGRAPHS; LITHOGRAPHS; LITHOGRAPHIC PRINTS; GRAPHIC ART PRINTS; PAPER BANNERS; PAPER PENNANTS; HANDHELD PAPER SIGNS; PAPER BAGS; MAGNETIC BOARDS; PAPER NOTEPADS; NOTE PAD HOLDERS; SCRAPBOOKS; CATALOGS IN THE FIELD OF ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC COURSES AND ACADEMIC AND ATHLETIC GOODS; BOOKS IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ATHLETICS; NEWSLETTERS IN THE FIELD OF RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ATHLETICS; NOTEBOOKS; COMPOSITION BOOKS; PICTURE BOOKS; BINDERS; STATIONERY TYPE PORTFOLIOS; PAPER GIFT WRAP; BLANK CARDS; GIFT CARDS, EXCLUDING STORED-VALUE GIFT CARDS OR GIFT CARDS THAT MAY BE SWIPED FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS; GREETING CARDS; BUSINESS CARDS; WRITING PAPER; NOTE PAPER; POSTCARDS; DECALS; PAPER LABELS; BANK CHECKS; CHECKBOOK COVERS; RUBBER STAMPS; PREPAID TELEPHONE CALLING CARDS, NOT MAGNETICALLY ENCODED,AND EXCLUDING PRE-PAID CALLING CARDS THAT MAY BE SWIPED FOR TRANSACTIONS; TRANSFERABLE TEMPORARY TATTOOS; BUMPER STICKERS; STICKERS; POSTERS; PARTY GOODS, NAMELY, PAPER PARTY FAVORS, PAPER NAPKINS AND PAPER PARTY DECORATIONS; DESK ACCESSORIES, NAMELY, BASKETS, DESK PADS, FILE TRAYS, DESK ORGANIZERS, DESK PLANNERS, DESKTOP REVOLVING ROTARY CARD FILES, BUSINESS CARD HOLDERS, AND DESK CALENDARS; PAPERWEIGHTS; LETTER OPENERS; AND PRINTED PAPER LABELS FOR BOTTLED WATER
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing college and graduate level courses of instruction, continuing education courses and seminars in the fields of business, accounting, engineering, science, legal, medical, health science, literature, history, art, and math fields; educational services, namely, providing opportunities for students to participate in educational research programs; entertainment services, namely, providing college athletic and sporting events in the fields of football, basketball, soccer, hockey, tennis, volleyball, track and field, and baseball; entertainment services, namely, live performances of dramatic works and live musical performances

Classification Information


International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 31, 2020
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 31, 2012

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 31, 2020
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 31, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe University of Houston System
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77204

Party NameThe University of Houston System
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77204

Party NameThe University of Houston System
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressHouston, TX 77204

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, July 31, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, December 24, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 11, 2013EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Tuesday, August 20, 2013CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED
Monday, August 19, 2013ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Tuesday, July 30, 2013TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 26, 2013EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 28, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 8, 2013NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, April 22, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Sunday, April 14, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 5, 2013AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, March 5, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 27, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, February 27, 2013PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 26, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, September 24, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Sunday, September 23, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Sunday, September 23, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 19, 2012APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Thursday, June 14, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM