THE GRAY AREA Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, a trademark application was filed for THE GRAY AREA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE GRAY AREA trademark a serial number of 97902506. The federal status of this trademark filing is REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK - CASE STILL SUSPENDED as of Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The THE GRAY AREA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Downloadable podcasts in the field of art, storytelling, narrative that constitutes numerous genres (mystery, speculative fiction, fantasy, horror, et al.) pertaining to original scripts as written by writers employed by Edward Champion and/or his associates, entertainment, storytelling and historical information, downloadable audio and video recordings entailing the performance of storytelling narratives and other related transmissions, webcasts in the field of storytelling and narrative, streaming media in video and podcast form that is distributed by way of the Internet, general conversation, and sundry elements
Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of art, storytelling, narrative that constitutes numerous genres (mystery, speculative fiction, fantasy, horror, et al.) pertaining to original scripts as written by writers employed by Edward Champion and/or his associates, entertainment, storytelling and historical information, comedy, discussions regarding storytelling and narrative, downloadable audio and video recordings featuring a podcast series and webcasts in the field of artistic performances, storytelling, narrative, and sundry elements.
General Information
| Serial Number | 97902506 |
| Word Mark | THE GRAY AREA |
| Filing Date | Sunday, April 23, 2023 |
| Status | 654 - REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK - CASE STILL SUSPENDED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Downloadable podcasts in the field of art, storytelling, narrative that constitutes numerous genres (mystery, speculative fiction, fantasy, horror, et al.) pertaining to original scripts as written by writers employed by Edward Champion and/or his associates, entertainment, storytelling and historical information, downloadable audio and video recordings entailing the performance of storytelling narratives and other related transmissions, webcasts in the field of storytelling and narrative, streaming media in video and podcast form that is distributed by way of the Internet, general conversation, and sundry elements |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "The Gray Area" in a thick, blocky, and chunky white font, against a cosmic blue background with white star and rays emanating from a starscape. |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of art, storytelling, narrative that constitutes numerous genres (mystery, speculative fiction, fantasy, horror, et al.) pertaining to original scripts as written by writers employed by Edward Champion and/or his associates, entertainment, storytelling and historical information, comedy, discussions regarding storytelling and narrative, downloadable audio and video recordings featuring a podcast series and webcasts in the field of artistic performances, storytelling, narrative, and sundry elements. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) the Gray Area in a white font, the cosmic background is blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
Classification Information
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, May 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, April 4, 2017 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, April 4, 2017 |
| 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 | Saturday, May 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, April 4, 2017 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, April 4, 2017 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Brooklyn, NY 11203
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, April 26, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Saturday, May 20, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 19, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 29, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, April 28, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Sunday, April 28, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Sunday, April 28, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 3, 2025 | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED |
| Monday, August 4, 2025 | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
| Monday, August 11, 2025 | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED |
| Sunday, May 24, 2026 | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED |
