| Serial Number | 98613788 |
| Word Mark | THE HAM |
| Filing Date | Saturday, June 22, 2024 |
| Status | 661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED |
| Status Date | Sunday, April 6, 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of The mark consists of the stylized words "The Ham" and a design element featuring a ham leg integrated with the outline of the state of Alabama. The text "The Ham" is presented in a cursive style, but the mark is not font-specific, allowing it to be represented in a wide range of fonts to ensure broad protection. The ham leg is creatively combined with the shape of the state of Alabama, with the bone of the ham replacing the fish tail end of the state's outline, symbolizing the nickname "The Ham" for Birmingham, Alabama. This design and term combination is intended to emphasize the association with Birmingham, Alabama, providing a comprehensive scope of protection for the term and its visual representation. The overall design captures the essence of Birmingham by the creation of a nickname and is not limited by specific font or color specifications to allow maximum flexibility and protection.. |
| Goods and Services | Athletic apparel, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, hats and caps, athletic uniforms |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "THE HAM" |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, June 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 28, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, June 14, 2024 |
| Party Name | Blk Tree Holdings |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Birmingham, AL 35211 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Birmingham, AL 35211 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, June 22, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Sunday, April 6, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Sunday, April 6, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Sunday, April 6, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 15, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 16, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |