THE LGBTQ+ BAR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 8, 2015, a trademark application was filed for THE LGBTQ+ BAR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE LGBTQ+ BAR trademark a serial number of 86655696. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Monday, February 6, 2023. This trademark is owned by National Lesbian and Gay Law Association. The THE LGBTQ+ BAR trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Providing continuing legal education courses and seminars, and distribution of course material in connection therewith; on-line journals, namely, blogs featuring news and opinions in the fields of law, advocacy, public policy, public service, and the practice of law; organizing and conducting legal education conferences and lectures

Charitable fundraising services

Association services, namely, promoting the interests of attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, law students, equal rights activists, and other members of the legal profession; organizing business networking events in the field of law; providing employment information and an on-line searchable database featuring employment opportunities; providing information, news, and commentary in the fields of public policy

Providing information, news, and commentary in the field of law, namely, regarding legal advocacy and the practice of law, including the practice of law as a public service
the lgbtq+ bar

General Information


Serial Number86655696
Word MarkTHE LGBTQ+ BAR
Filing DateMonday, June 8, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateMonday, February 6, 2023
Registration Number5084691
Registration DateTuesday, November 22, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 6, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding continuing legal education courses and seminars, and distribution of course material in connection therewith; on-line journals, namely, blogs featuring news and opinions in the fields of law, advocacy, public policy, public service, and the practice of law; organizing and conducting legal education conferences and lectures
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized wording "THE LGBTQ+ BAR." The term "THE" appears above "LGBTQ+," which appears above the term "BAR".
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT, and a mark description is inserted.
Goods and ServicesCharitable fundraising services
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely, promoting the interests of attorneys, judges, law professors, legal assistants, law students, equal rights activists, and other members of the legal profession; organizing business networking events in the field of law; providing employment information and an on-line searchable database featuring employment opportunities; providing information, news, and commentary in the fields of public policy
Goods and ServicesProviding information, news, and commentary in the field of law, namely, regarding legal advocacy and the practice of law, including the practice of law as a public service
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BAR"

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 12, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 2013

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 12, 2015
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 2013

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 12, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 2013

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 DateThursday, March 24, 2016
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNational Lesbian and Gay Law Association
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20006

Party NameNational Lesbian and Gay Law Association
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20006

Party NameNational Lesbian and Gay Law Association
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20006

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, March 14, 2023NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Monday, February 6, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, February 6, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, February 6, 2023AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Friday, December 3, 2021SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Friday, November 25, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 25, 2022POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Wednesday, April 27, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, December 3, 2021TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Friday, December 3, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 22, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 29, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, November 17, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, November 17, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 22, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 6, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 6, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 17, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, August 1, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, July 30, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, July 29, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 29, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 10, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 10, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 10, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 24, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 23, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 23, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, September 24, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 24, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 24, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 17, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 15, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, September 15, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, June 13, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, June 12, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, June 11, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED