WDCEP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, November 3, 2015, a trademark application was filed for WDCEP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WDCEP trademark a serial number of 86808553. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Saturday, December 2, 2023. This trademark is owned by Washington, DC Economic Partnership. The WDCEP trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Promoting the economic development in the District of Columbia by promoting business and development opportunities through marketing via a global computer network, publications, press releases; business relocation; Promoting the economic development in the District of Columbia by promoting retail and business development to others by providing information regarding inventory of buildings, opportunity sites, lease information, tax information, relocation assistance, business start-up assistance, and policy analysis; Promoting the economic development in the District of Columbia by promoting business development and business informational programs to others via press conferences, briefings, press releases, trade shows and expos; conducting trade shows in the field of business and retail development

Publications, namely, booklets, guides, information sheets and periodicals in the field of real estate, real estate development, economy, and demographics

Educational services, namely, conducting conferences, workshops and seminars in the field of business and retail development, and distribution of literature in connection therewith; Providing an in-person educational and cultural forum in the field of real estate, technology and creative economies for businesses to present their products, services or projects, all for educational and cultural purposes
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General Information


Serial Number86808553
Word MarkWDCEP
Filing DateTuesday, November 3, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSaturday, December 2, 2023
Registration Number5216086
Registration DateTuesday, June 6, 2017
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 21, 2017

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized map of Washington D.C. with the letters "W", "D", "C", "E", "P" in bold and encased within the map.
Pseudo MarkWASHINGTON DC ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP
Goods and ServicesPromoting the economic development in the District of Columbia by promoting business and development opportunities through marketing via a global computer network, publications, press releases; business relocation; Promoting the economic development in the District of Columbia by promoting retail and business development to others by providing information regarding inventory of buildings, opportunity sites, lease information, tax information, relocation assistance, business start-up assistance, and policy analysis; Promoting the economic development in the District of Columbia by promoting business development and business informational programs to others via press conferences, briefings, press releases, trade shows and expos; conducting trade shows in the field of business and retail development
NOT AVAILABLETHE ACCURATE PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION OF THE MAP OF WASHINGTON D.C
Goods and ServicesPublications, namely, booklets, guides, information sheets and periodicals in the field of real estate, real estate development, economy, and demographics
Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting conferences, workshops and seminars in the field of business and retail development, and distribution of literature in connection therewith; Providing an in-person educational and cultural forum in the field of real estate, technology and creative economies for businesses to present their products, services or projects, all for educational and cultural purposes

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 DateSaturday, November 7, 2015
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 30, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 30, 2015

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, November 7, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 22, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 22, 2015

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, November 7, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 22, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 22, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWashington, DC Economic Partnership
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20004
US

Party NameWashington, DC Economic Partnership
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20004
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Party NameWashington, DC Economic Partnership
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20004
US

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 6, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Saturday, November 7, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, November 10, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, November 13, 2015TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 2, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, December 2, 2015PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Wednesday, February 24, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, February 25, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, February 25, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 25, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 11, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, July 11, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 11, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, August 1, 2016FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Monday, August 1, 2016FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, August 1, 2016NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, February 1, 2017EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Wednesday, February 1, 2017JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Wednesday, February 1, 2017EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Wednesday, February 1, 2017TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 1, 2017TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Saturday, February 11, 2017ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, February 11, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, February 12, 2017EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Wednesday, March 1, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 21, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 21, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 6, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 6, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, June 5, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Saturday, December 2, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, December 2, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, December 2, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, June 6, 2026COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED