| Serial Number | 86983772 |
| Word Mark | THE LINKS, INCORPORATED LINKED IN FRIENDSHIP, CONNECTED IN SERVICE |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2015 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, August 7, 2018 |
| Registration Number | 5532647 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 7, 2018 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 22, 2018 |
| Goods and Services | Charitable services, namely, organizing and developing educational programs, namely, classes, seminars, and workshops to people of African descent; Charitable services, namely, mentoring and training of children, adolescents and adults in the fields of life skills, academics, arts and artistic expression, health, cultural awareness, social responsibility, civic duties, voluntarism, financial literacy, job readiness and career development; charitable services, namely, providing training in the fields of life skills, academics, arts and artistic expression, health, cultural awareness, social responsibility, civic duties, voluntarism, financial literacy, job readiness and career development |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a globe design surrounded by links with the words "THE LINKS, INCORPORATED" overlapping the design and the words "LINKED IN FRIENDSHIP, CONNECTED IN SERVICE" below the design. |
| Goods and Services | Shoulder bags; tote bags; all-purpose carrying bags; carrying cases; carry-all bags; luggage; travel bags; backpacks; umbrellas |
| Goods and Services | writing paper; writing instruments; notepads; stationery; envelopes; desk sets; appointment books; calendars; blank cards; decals; stickers; printed awards; posters; printed art reproductions; paper bags; paperweights; document portfolios; folders |
| Goods and Services | Jewelry; jewelry ornaments; personal jewelry in the nature of charms; bracelets; necklaces; earrings; pins being jewelry; pendants; ornamental pins; watches; key chains of precious metals; jewelry rolls for travel or storage |
| Goods and Services | Tops; headwear; shirts; sweatshirts; pullovers; jackets; coats; scarves; rainwear; loungewear |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Association services, namely, promoting the interests of women in educational, civic, and intercultural activities in local communities in the U.S. and abroad; charitable services, namely, organizing and conducting volunteer programs and community service projects aimed at improving the educational, health, social, and cultural needs of people of African descent; charitable services, namely, promoting public awareness of the benefits of maintenance of good health and utilization of health resources; charitable services, promoting public interest in the arts and artistic expression; promoting public awareness in the field of social welfare |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "INCORPORATED" |
| International Class | 014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, November 3, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| 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 | Tuesday, November 3, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| International Class | 018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, November 3, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, November 3, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, November 3, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| 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 | Tuesday, November 3, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 2007 |
| Party Name | The Links, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Washington, DC 20005 |
| Party Name | The Links, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Washington, DC 20005 |
| Party Name | The Links, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Washington, DC 20005 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, August 7, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 7, 2018 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2018 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 22, 2018 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, May 2, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 26, 2018 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 19, 2018 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Saturday, April 7, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 2, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 2, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 2, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 26, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, March 26, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, March 26, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, March 22, 2018 | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Thursday, March 15, 2018 | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 23, 2018 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, March 20, 2018 | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Tuesday, March 20, 2018 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Monday, March 19, 2018 | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, March 15, 2018 | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 26, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 26, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 26, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, September 21, 2017 | SUSPENSION CHECKED ¿ TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
| Friday, March 17, 2017 | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED |
| Friday, March 17, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, September 12, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 12, 2016 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 12, 2016 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 25, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, August 24, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, August 24, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 24, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, February 19, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, November 4, 2015 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, October 31, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |