THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF S.C. 1842;THE CITADEL 16 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, May 25, 2018, a trademark application was filed for THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF S.C. 1842;THE CITADEL 16 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF S.C. 1842;THE CITADEL 16 trademark a serial number of 87936770. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED as of Thursday, September 18, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Citadel Alumni Association. The THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF S.C. 1842;THE CITADEL 16 trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products and Construction & Repair Services categories with the following description:

Ring sizing, namely, adapting a jewelry ring to a different size

Rings; Rings being jewelry; Rings made in whole or significant part of 10 karat yellow gold
the military college of s.c. 1842;the citadel 16

General Information


Serial Number87936770
Word MarkTHE MILITARY COLLEGE OF S.C. 1842;THE CITADEL 16
Filing DateFriday, May 25, 2018
Status701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED
Status DateThursday, September 18, 2025
Registration Number5789959
Registration DateTuesday, June 25, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a design of a Class Ring with embossed designs and wording on the ring. The top of the ring contains a design of a seal formed by two concentric ovals with circumferences formed by a braided design, with the wording "THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF S.C. ·1842 ·" around the circumference of the outermost oval, and with the center of the seal containing a design of a Palm Tree and leaves. The two ovals in the center of the seal are not a part of the mark. Around the braided circumference of the outermost oval in the seal are a series of quadrilaterals. Each side of the ring contains embossed designs and wording. One side of the ring features a design of a star with radiating lines representing the Star of the West medal, two stylized crossed flags and staffs that suggest the flags of the United States and South Carolina, a design of a pyramid formed by cannon balls, with designs of oak and laurel leaves in the background. The remaining side of the ring features the wording "THE CITADEL", a design of a crossed sword and a crossed rifle over a laurel wreath and ribbon, a design of spays of laurel and oak, and a scroll containing the word "CITADEL". The dotted lines shown in the mark depict the outline of the configuration of the mark, which is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/01/1842
Pseudo MarkTHE MILITARY COLLEGE SOUTH CAROLINA EIGHTEEN FORTY TWO THE CITADEL ONE SIX
Goods and ServicesRing sizing, namely, adapting a jewelry ring to a different size
Goods and ServicesRings; Rings being jewelry; Rings made in whole or significant part of 10 karat yellow gold
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/01/1842
NOT AVAILABLE"MILITARY COLLEGE" AND "1842"
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/01/1842
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/01/1842

Classification Information


International Class014 - 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 Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSunday, June 3, 2018
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 1, 1939
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 1, 1939

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSunday, June 3, 2018
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 1, 1939
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 1, 1939

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Citadel Alumni Association
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCharleston, SC 29403

Party NameThe Citadel Alumni Association
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCharleston, SC 29403

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, June 5, 2018NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 29, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Sunday, June 3, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, September 15, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, October 9, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, October 9, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 9, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 8, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, April 8, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 8, 2019TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 10, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, April 15, 2019ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Thursday, April 18, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, April 19, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 19, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, April 26, 2019PETITION TO DIRECTOR GRANTED
Friday, May 10, 2019APPROVED FOR REGISTRATION SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER
Friday, May 10, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, May 10, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, May 10, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, May 10, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, May 17, 2019LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, June 25, 2019REGISTERED-SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 29, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 18, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 18, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, September 18, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 25, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED