| Serial Number | 98547545 |
| Word Mark | THE SOCIETY OF BLACK ACADEMIC SURGEONS FOUNDED 1989 |
| Filing Date | Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 18, 2025 |
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, conducting conferences, presentations, lectures, and non-downloadable webinars in the field of surgery; Educational services, namely, providing incentives to African American and other underrepresented minority surgeons to demonstrate excellence in the field of surgery through the issuance of awards; providing online non-downloadable news articles in the field of surgery |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a round frame with a headshot of a man illustrated at the center and the words "THE SOCIETY OF BLACK ACADEMIC SURGEONS FOUNDED 1989" wrapped around the image. |
| Pseudo Mark | THE SOCIETY OF BLACK ACADEMIC SURGEONS FOUNDED NINETEEN EIGHTY NINE; THE SOCIETY OF BLACK ACADEMIC SURGEONS FOUNDED ONE NINE EIGHT NINE; THE SOCIETY OF BLACK ACADEMIC SURGEONS FOUNDED ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED EIGHTY NINE |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "THE SOCIETY OF BLACK ACADEMIC SURGEONS" |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Association services, namely promoting the interests of African American and other underrepresented minority surgeons; association services, namely promoting public awareness of African American and other underrepresented minority surgeons; providing an online searchable database featuring employment opportunities |
| Goods and Services | Providing a website featuring information in the field of surgery; Providing news and information in the field of surgery |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "SOCIETY" and "FOUNDED 1989" |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, December 3, 2003 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, December 3, 2003 |
| 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 | Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, January 19, 2002 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, January 19, 2002 |
| International Class | 044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, May 13, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 044 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, January 19, 2002 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, January 19, 2002 |
| Party Name | Society of Black Academic Surgeons, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 56 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Chicago, IL 60611-3295 |
| Party Name | Society of Black Academic Surgeons, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 56 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Chicago, IL 60611-3295 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, February 20, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |