WELCOME TO THE GRID Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, January 28, 2014, a trademark application was filed for WELCOME TO THE GRID with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WELCOME TO THE GRID trademark a serial number of 86177709. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, December 18, 2018. This trademark is owned by Open Access Technology International, Inc.. The WELCOME TO THE GRID trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Wireless communication services in the nature of data communication of devices attached to electricity distribution systems

Computer services in the nature of providing authentication, issuance, validation, and revocation of Digital Certificates through the use of hardware, devices, or software programs

Application service provider, namely, hosting, managing, developing, and maintaining applications, software, and websites, in the fields of data management for control over electricity distribution infrastructure assets and systems, namely, the authentication, secure control, and data communication of devices and systems attached to the electricity distribution system
welcome to the grid

General Information


Serial Number86177709
Word MarkWELCOME TO THE GRID
Filing DateTuesday, January 28, 2014
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, December 18, 2018
Registration Number5633097
Registration DateTuesday, December 18, 2018
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 3, 2015

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of beginning on the left side near the top of the image, red letters form the words "Welcome to the Grid". Font selection varies from standard to customized stylized. The tail of the letter "d" of "Grid" extends sinuously to form an electrical cord at the end of which is a standard North American two-pronged electrical plug. The electrical cord and plug are the same red color as the letters. The electrical plug is pointed toward the right half of the page. On the right half of the page is an image of a single standard, three-pronged (two lines, one ground) North American 110 volt outlet. The two lines and ground are colored black and bordered by a faint white outline. The white outline is designed to depict the depression of the lines and ground into the faceplate of the outlet to present a three-dimensional representation. Superimposed on the face of the outlet, as a background element, is a map of the North American continent and the western edge of South America, which are to be replaced by other landmasses/continents as may be needed from time to time. The land masses are colored white and bodies of water are varying shades of deep blue.
Goods and ServicesWireless communication services in the nature of data communication of devices attached to electricity distribution systems
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, black, white, and varying shades of deep blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesComputer services in the nature of providing authentication, issuance, validation, and revocation of Digital Certificates through the use of hardware, devices, or software programs
Goods and ServicesApplication service provider, namely, hosting, managing, developing, and maintaining applications, software, and websites, in the fields of data management for control over electricity distribution infrastructure assets and systems, namely, the authentication, secure control, and data communication of devices and systems attached to the electricity distribution system

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2014
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 12, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 12, 2018

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 DateSaturday, February 8, 2014
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 12, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 12, 2018

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2014
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 12, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 12, 2018

Trademark Owner History


Party NameOpen Access Technology International, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55418

Party NameOpen Access Technology International, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55418

Party NameOpen Access Technology International, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55418

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, December 18, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 18, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, November 15, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 14, 2018ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, October 24, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, October 23, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 23, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, April 23, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 23, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 23, 2018SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Thursday, March 29, 2018STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, March 12, 2018USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, March 12, 2018TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Saturday, October 7, 2017NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, October 6, 2017SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Monday, October 2, 2017SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Friday, October 6, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, October 2, 2017SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 27, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 4, 2017NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, March 31, 2017SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Friday, March 31, 2017SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Friday, March 31, 2017SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, October 28, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, October 27, 2016SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, September 30, 2016SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Friday, September 30, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 10, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, May 9, 2016SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, March 31, 2016SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, May 3, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 31, 2016SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, December 18, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 2, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 30, 2015SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 30, 2015SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, September 30, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 31, 2015NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, February 3, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 3, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 14, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 30, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 30, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, December 12, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 11, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 10, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 10, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 12, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 12, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 12, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, October 22, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, October 22, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 22, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 22, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 22, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 22, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, April 15, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, February 11, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Saturday, February 8, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, January 31, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED