THE OUNCE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 30, 2018, a trademark application was filed for THE OUNCE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE OUNCE trademark a serial number of 87941251. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, August 8, 2025. This trademark is owned by Ounce of Prevention Fund. The THE OUNCE trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, programs for infants and children in the fields of literacy, language, mathematics, emotional and social development and the arts and programs for parents in the fields of early childhood development, nutrition, financial literacy, healthcare, parenting skills, post-secondary and adult education; training services for early childhood professionals in the field of early childhood education and development; research in the field of early childhood education; development of curriculum and birth-to-college educational program models consisting of textbooks, handbooks, resource guides, manuals, and web applications in the field of early childhood education

Public advocacy to promote awareness of the importance of investing in, expanding access to and providing quality early care and learning programs for children from birth to age five

Family support services, namely, providing mental health services; doula services for birth and postpartum, namely, experienced labor companion who provides families both emotional and physical support throughout the entire labor and delivery
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General Information


Serial Number87941251
Word MarkTHE OUNCE
Filing DateWednesday, May 30, 2018
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, August 8, 2025
Registration Number5666059
Registration DateTuesday, January 29, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 13, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, programs for infants and children in the fields of literacy, language, mathematics, emotional and social development and the arts and programs for parents in the fields of early childhood development, nutrition, financial literacy, healthcare, parenting skills, post-secondary and adult education; training services for early childhood professionals in the field of early childhood education and development; research in the field of early childhood education; development of curriculum and birth-to-college educational program models consisting of textbooks, handbooks, resource guides, manuals, and web applications in the field of early childhood education
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "THE OUNCE" inside a circle design.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPublic advocacy to promote awareness of the importance of investing in, expanding access to and providing quality early care and learning programs for children from birth to age five
Goods and ServicesFamily support services, namely, providing mental health services; doula services for birth and postpartum, namely, experienced labor companion who provides families both emotional and physical support throughout the entire labor and delivery

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, August 9, 2025
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, May 31, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 31, 2014

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, August 9, 2025
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 2014

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, August 9, 2025
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, April 30, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, April 30, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSTART EARLY
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCHICAGO, IL 606035316

Party NameOunce of Prevention Fund
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 606035316

Party NameOunce of Prevention Fund
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 606035316

Party NameOunce of Prevention Fund
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 606035316

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, June 2, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, June 7, 2018NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 18, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 18, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 18, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, June 6, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, September 18, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 18, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, October 5, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, October 19, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 29, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, October 26, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 18, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 19, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 24, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 13, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 13, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Monday, October 26, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, October 26, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, October 26, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, December 9, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, January 29, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, August 8, 2025CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, October 26, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED