| Serial Number | 86690347 |
| Word Mark | THE KNOTTY TRUTH |
| Filing Date | Saturday, July 11, 2015 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Saturday, October 2, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 4949639 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, May 3, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 16, 2016 |
| Goods and Services | Beauty arts instruction; Educational services in the nature of beauty schools; Teaching of beauty skills |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a Dark Brown figured face showing the left side of the face; Black curly locks appearing as curly tendrils of hair blowing in the wind behind the right ear of head; Left ear has a white pearl stud, not dangling, intact, surrounded by pink outline; One long, curly, black, lock dangling downward the left shoulder; One short, curly, black lock dangling down the left side of the neck; There are 11 black curly locks flowing in the wind behind the right ear towards the left of the logo; There is 1 black curly lock tucked behind the left ear flowing horizontally towards the left side of the logo; There are 4 black curly locks along the front of the forehead as bangs; The brown face has a mouth of white teeth and pink lips; There is a highlight of a white shadow along the top, upper lip; The shown eye is white with one black pupil and one black eyebrow; The words are Type set in brown, and outlined in black. The words "THE" and "TRUTH" are of the same font size, in dark brown color with black outline; "TRUTH" is under the n in the word "Knotty"; The word "KNOTTY" is over the flowing black locks; The word "THE" is at the top left of the letter "K" in the word "KNOTTY", 1/4 in from the left corner of the logo; All words are dark brown with black outline; White background; there is a Dark brown shadow along the left chin extending to the neck and cheek. |
| Goods and Services | Downloadable e-books in the fields of Beauty, Hair, Natural Hair, Lock, Dreadlocks, Tightly coiled hair, Nappy Hair, Chemical Free Hair, African American Hair Care; Downloadable electronic books in the fields of Beauty, Hair, Natural Hair, Lock, Dreadlocks, Tightly coiled hair, Nappy Hair, Chemical Free Hair, African American Hair Care; Downloadable MP3 files, MP3 recordings, on-line discussion board posts, webcasts, webinars and podcasts, news, and audio books in the fields of Beauty, Hair, Natural Hair, Lock, Dreadlocks, Tightly coiled hair, Nappy Hair, Chemical Free Hair, African American Hair Care; E-books featuring Beauty, Hair, Natural Hair, Lock, Dreadlocks, Tightly coiled hair, Nappy Hair, Chemical Free Hair, African American Hair Care recorded on computer media; Electronic books featuring Beauty, Hair, Natural Hair, Lock, Dreadlocks, Tightly coiled hair, Nappy Hair, Chemical Free Hair, African American Hair Care recorded on computer media |
| Goods and Services | A series of books and written articles in the fields of Beauty, Hair, Natural Hair, Lock, Dreadlocks, Tightly coiled hair, Nappy Hair, Chemical Free Hair, African American Hair Care; A series of books, written articles, handouts and worksheets in the fields of Beauty, Hair, Natural Hair, Lock, Dreadlocks, Tightly coiled hair, Nappy Hair, Chemical Free Hair, African American Hair Care; Printed pamphlets, brochures, manuals, books, booklets, leaflets, informational flyers, informational sheets and newsletters, adhesive backed stickers, and kits comprised solely of one or more of the foregoing materials in the fields of Beauty, Hair, Natural Hair, Lock, Dreadlocks, Tightly coiled hair, Nappy Hair, Chemical Free Hair, African American Hair Care; Reference books in the fields of Beauty, Hair, Natural Hair, Lock, Dreadlocks, Tightly coiled hair, Nappy Hair, Chemical Free Hair, African American Hair Care; Series of non-fiction books in the fields of Beauty, Hair, Natural Hair, Lock, Dreadlocks, Tightly coiled hair, Nappy Hair, Chemical Free Hair, African American Hair Care |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) white, black, brown, pink and dark brown is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Beauty consultation services; Beauty consultation services in the selection and use of cosmetics, fragrances, beauty aids, personal care products, and bath, body and beauty products; Beauty salon services; Beauty spa services, namely, cosmetic body care; Hygienic and beauty care; Providing news and information in the field of personal beauty; Providing on-site beauty services, namely, hair styling and make-up application services |
| 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 | Wednesday, July 15, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, August 17, 2010 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 15, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 1, 2009 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, January 1, 2009 |
| 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 | Wednesday, July 15, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 1, 2009 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, January 1, 2009 |
| International Class | 044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 15, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 044 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 1, 2009 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, January 1, 2009 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Tampa, FL 33618 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Westerville, OH 43082 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Westerville, OH 43082 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, July 15, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, July 15, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, July 16, 2015 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 21, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 28, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, January 4, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 3, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, May 3, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2015 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 17, 2015 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 24, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, January 11, 2016 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, January 27, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, October 2, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Saturday, October 2, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, October 2, 2021 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Saturday, May 3, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |