THE SPHINX Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 18, 1997, a trademark application was filed for THE SPHINX with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE SPHINX trademark a serial number of 75311075. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, October 21, 2017. This trademark is owned by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.. The THE SPHINX trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

magazines containing information of interest to members of a fraternal organization
the sphinx

General Information


Serial Number75311075
Word MarkTHE SPHINX
Filing DateWednesday, June 18, 1997
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, October 21, 2017
Registration Number2178342
Registration DateTuesday, August 4, 1998
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 12, 1998

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesmagazines containing information of interest to members of a fraternal organization

Classification Information


International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 15, 1997
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 15, 1914
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 15, 1914

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBaltimore, MD 212185234

Party NameAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBaltimore, MD 212185234

Party NameAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBaltimore, MD 212185234

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, October 21, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Saturday, October 21, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, October 21, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, October 20, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 22, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, August 4, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 12, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, June 12, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 3, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, April 15, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, May 12, 2010ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 12, 2010TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 11, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, August 11, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, August 11, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, August 4, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, August 4, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 4, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 4, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, February 8, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 8, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, August 5, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, September 13, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, August 5, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, August 5, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 3, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, August 4, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 12, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 12, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, April 10, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, March 6, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 27, 1998EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, February 11, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, February 3, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER