UAB Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, December 21, 2017, a trademark application was filed for UAB with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the UAB trademark a serial number of 87730815. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED as of Tuesday, July 8, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The UAB trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

educational services, namely, providing courses of instruction at university undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, extension and community education levels, and providing public lectures, workshops, seminars and conferences in the fields of medicine, dentistry, optometry, nursing, health professions, public health, education, engineering, business, biotechnology, informatics, life sciences, physical sciences, computer sciences, arts and humanities; entertainment services, namely, arranging and conducting sports exhibitions, theatrical productions, art exhibitions, musical concerts, and dance and ballet performances

backpacks, [ sports bags, athletic bags, all-purpose carrying bags, ] book bags, [ canvas shopping bags, carry-on bags, duffel bags, ] travel bags, [ leather and imitation leather bags, suitcases; ] wallets [; umbrellas ]

metal novelty license plates

[ bags specially adapted for sports equipment, baseball bat bags, softball bat bags, bowling bags and golf bags; ] Christmas tree decorations [; and sporting articles, namely, basketballs ]

[ printed articles, namely, souvenir programs from university sporting events; ] magazines and pamphlets in the field of topics of general interest to prospective university students and alumni; press guides; [ printed athletic team rosters; ] [ printed souvenir game tickets; ] posters; decals, decorative decals for vehicle windows, magnetic decals, bumper stickers, and magnetic bumper stickers; pens [ and pencils; ] [ calendars, ] day planners, agendas, notebooks, binders, and folders

metal key chains; jewelry and imitation jewelry; [ watches and clocks; leather and imitation leather key chains; ] plastic key chains

hats, headwear, namely, sports caps and hats; shirts, collared shirts, knit shirts and polo shirts; sweatshirts; pants; athletic shorts; sweatpants [; footwear ]

[ cloth banners and flags; ] cloth and felt pennants [; textile wall hangings; beach towels; golf towels; lap blankets and blanket throws ]

medical services; hospital services; healthcare services

plastic cups; coffee mugs; beverage glassware [; plastic coasters ]

[ plastic novelty license plates; picture frames; photograph frames ]

scientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the fields of biotechnology, informatics, computer science; engineering services; medical research; design and development of computer hardware and software
uab

General Information


Serial Number87730815
Word MarkUAB
Filing DateThursday, December 21, 2017
Status704 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
Status DateTuesday, July 8, 2025
Registration Number5524667
Registration DateTuesday, July 24, 2018
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 8, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceseducational services, namely, providing courses of instruction at university undergraduate, graduate, postdoctoral, extension and community education levels, and providing public lectures, workshops, seminars and conferences in the fields of medicine, dentistry, optometry, nursing, health professions, public health, education, engineering, business, biotechnology, informatics, life sciences, physical sciences, computer sciences, arts and humanities; entertainment services, namely, arranging and conducting sports exhibitions, theatrical productions, art exhibitions, musical concerts, and dance and ballet performances
Pseudo MarkUNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "UAB" which are joined together and interlocked.
Goods and Servicesbackpacks, [ sports bags, athletic bags, all-purpose carrying bags, ] book bags, [ canvas shopping bags, carry-on bags, duffel bags, ] travel bags, [ leather and imitation leather bags, suitcases; ] wallets [; umbrellas ]
Goods and Servicesmetal novelty license plates
Goods and Services[ bags specially adapted for sports equipment, baseball bat bags, softball bat bags, bowling bags and golf bags; ] Christmas tree decorations [; and sporting articles, namely, basketballs ]
Goods and Services[ printed articles, namely, souvenir programs from university sporting events; ] magazines and pamphlets in the field of topics of general interest to prospective university students and alumni; press guides; [ printed athletic team rosters; ] [ printed souvenir game tickets; ] posters; decals, decorative decals for vehicle windows, magnetic decals, bumper stickers, and magnetic bumper stickers; pens [ and pencils; ] [ calendars, ] day planners, agendas, notebooks, binders, and folders
Goods and Servicesmetal key chains; jewelry and imitation jewelry; [ watches and clocks; leather and imitation leather key chains; ] plastic key chains
Goods and Serviceshats, headwear, namely, sports caps and hats; shirts, collared shirts, knit shirts and polo shirts; sweatshirts; pants; athletic shorts; sweatpants [; footwear ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ cloth banners and flags; ] cloth and felt pennants [; textile wall hangings; beach towels; golf towels; lap blankets and blanket throws ]
Goods and Servicesmedical services; hospital services; healthcare services
Goods and Servicesplastic cups; coffee mugs; beverage glassware [; plastic coasters ]
Goods and Services[ plastic novelty license plates; picture frames; photograph frames ]
Goods and Servicesscientific and technological services, namely, research and design in the fields of biotechnology, informatics, computer science; engineering services; medical research; design and development of computer hardware and software

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

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, January 9, 2018
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, July 8, 2025
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

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 DateTuesday, January 9, 2018
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 1977

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBirmingham, AL 35294

Party NameThe Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBirmingham, AL 352940108

Party NameThe Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBirmingham, AL 352940108

Party NameThe Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama for the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBirmingham, AL 352940108

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, April 2, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 8, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 8, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Monday, December 25, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, January 9, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, April 5, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 18, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, May 14, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 24, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 6, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, May 14, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 14, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 14, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 14, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, July 24, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 4, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 12, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 18, 2025OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2
Tuesday, June 17, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, June 26, 2025PROOF OF USE INTERIM ACTION ISSUED
Wednesday, September 18, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 19, 2024OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Wednesday, July 16, 2025TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED
Monday, August 11, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, August 18, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED
Monday, August 18, 2025SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 8, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 26, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 8, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED