TIFTUF CERTIFIED BERMUDAGRASS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, March 15, 2016, a trademark application was filed for TIFTUF CERTIFIED BERMUDAGRASS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the TIFTUF CERTIFIED BERMUDAGRASS trademark a serial number of 86940541. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, February 1, 2024. This trademark is owned by University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.. The TIFTUF CERTIFIED BERMUDAGRASS trademark is filed in the Natural Agricultural Products category with the following description:

Live Bermuda grass plants, namely, turf grass and Bermuda grass; Bermuda grass sod; live Bermuda grass plants, namely, sprigs and plugs
tiftuf certified bermudagrass

General Information


Serial Number86940541
Word MarkTIFTUF CERTIFIED BERMUDAGRASS
Filing DateTuesday, March 15, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, February 1, 2024
Registration Number5302360
Registration DateTuesday, October 3, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 25, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "TIFTUF" over a solid line with the words "CERTIFIED BERMUDAGRASS" in the center of the solid line.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"CERTIFIED BERMUDA GRASS"
Goods and ServicesLive Bermuda grass plants, namely, turf grass and Bermuda grass; Bermuda grass sod; live Bermuda grass plants, namely, sprigs and plugs

Classification Information


International Class031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
US Class Codes001, 046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 18, 2016
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 31, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 31, 2016

Trademark Owner History


Party NameUniversity of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAthens, GA 30602

Party NameUniversity of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAthens, GA 306027411

Party NameUniversity of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAthens, GA 306027411

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, February 1, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 1, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, February 1, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 11, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, October 3, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, September 5, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, September 5, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 3, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, August 31, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 30, 2017ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, August 17, 2017STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, July 25, 2017USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, August 17, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 25, 2017TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 21, 2017NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, June 19, 2017SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, June 19, 2017SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, June 19, 2017SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, June 19, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, June 9, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 20, 2016NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, October 25, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 25, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 5, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, September 19, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 19, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, September 19, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, September 19, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, September 19, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, September 7, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, September 7, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 7, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, July 1, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, July 1, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, July 1, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, June 25, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, March 19, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, March 18, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, March 18, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED