| Serial Number | 86610487 |
| Word Mark | TOBACCONISTS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, LTD., QUALITY, INTEGRITY AND SERVICE |
| Filing Date | Monday, April 27, 2015 |
| Status | 701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, June 22, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 4900669 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, February 16, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 1, 2015 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a circular shaped design. Beginning in the center of the mark is a face from the shoulders up of a Native American Indian wearing a necklace of triangular shaped beading and a ceremonial tobacco leaf headdress surrounded by a circular line. Surrounding the inner circle line are the words "TOBACCONISTS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, LTD." in bold lettering beginning at the 7 o'clock position, and then at the 6 o'clock position are two smoking pipes that criss-cross. The wording and the pipes are surrounded by an outer circular line; on the outside of the outer circular line the following words appear in all capital letters: "QUALITY" (appearing at the 8 o'clock position), "INTEGRITY" (appearing at the 6 o'clock position) and "SERVICE" (appearing at the 4 o'clock position). |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Association services, namely, promoting the interests of retail tobacconists and premium cigar and tobacco manufacturers, importers, distributors and suppliers; Advertising, marketing and promotion services pertaining to the premium cigar and tobacco industry; Arranging and conducting business conferences and conventions; Providing business information in the field of premium cigar and tobacco products, to members of the organization |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "TOBACCONISTS' ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, LTD." AND "QUALITY" AND "SERVICE" |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, May 6, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, June 12, 1968 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, June 12, 1968 |
| Party Name | Tobacconists' Association of America, Ltd. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Conyers, GA 30013 |
| Party Name | Tobacconists' Association of America, Ltd. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Conyers, GA 30094 |
| Party Name | Tobacconists' Association of America, Ltd. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Conyers, GA 30094 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, June 22, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 22, 2022 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, June 22, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, January 24, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 16, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, January 14, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2015 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2015 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, October 23, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Monday, October 19, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, October 19, 2015 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, October 19, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 19, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 19, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, October 15, 2015 | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 7, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, August 14, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, August 14, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, August 14, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, August 6, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, May 7, 2015 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 6, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Thursday, April 30, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |