THE REAL COST! Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, August 7, 2014, a trademark application was filed for THE REAL COST! with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE REAL COST! trademark a serial number of 86360018. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Saturday, July 31, 2021. This trademark is owned by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The THE REAL COST! trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Public advocacy to prevent and reduce tobacco use among teenagers

Providing medical and health information regarding the risks associated with tobacco use
the real cost!

General Information


Serial Number86360018
Word MarkTHE REAL COST!
Filing DateThursday, August 7, 2014
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSaturday, July 31, 2021
Registration Number4715405
Registration DateTuesday, April 7, 2015
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 20, 2015

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "THE REAL COST" in stylized block font, in a stacked position reading top to bottom, with a triangle symbol containing an exclamation point, positioned on the upper right side of the mark.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPublic advocacy to prevent and reduce tobacco use among teenagers
Goods and ServicesProviding medical and health information regarding the risks associated with tobacco use

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 15, 2014
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 31, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 15, 2014
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 31, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 31, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameU.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressBethesda, MD 20892

Party NameU.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressBethesda, MD 20892

Party NameU.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressBethesda, MD 20892

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, April 7, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, July 31, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, July 31, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, July 31, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, March 31, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 7, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, December 21, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 21, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 7, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 20, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 20, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 31, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, December 12, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 9, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, November 24, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, November 24, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, November 24, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, November 24, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, November 24, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, November 21, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, August 16, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, August 15, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, August 11, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED