WHAT • ROCKS • THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 5, 2025, a trademark application was filed for WHAT • ROCKS • THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WHAT • ROCKS • THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS trademark a serial number of 99532170. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, July 14, 2026. This trademark is owned by Gannett Ventures LLC. The WHAT • ROCKS • THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

Promoting the sale of goods and services of others by conducting an awards program in which the public votes and which honors individuals and companies that have demonstrated excellence in their fields, in the quality of their products and services and in customer service
what • rocks • the official community's choice awards

General Information


Serial Number99532170
Word MarkWHAT • ROCKS • THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS
Filing DateFriday, December 5, 2025
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, July 14, 2026
Registration Number8342074
Registration DateTuesday, July 14, 2026
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 26, 2026

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLE"AWARDS"
Pseudo MarkWHAT ROCKS THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITYS CHOICE AWARDS
Goods and ServicesPromoting the sale of goods and services of others by conducting an awards program in which the public votes and which honors individuals and companies that have demonstrated excellence in their fields, in the quality of their products and services and in customer service
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY'S CHOICE AWARDS"
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a tall rectangular frame containing a silhouette of a right hand making a thumbs up gesture above and partially obscuring the word "ROCKS" surrounded by a partial seal containing the word "WHAT", the seal extending partially above the top of the frame, all above the wording "THE OFFICIAL" above "COMMUNITY'S" above "CHOICE" above "AWARDS", with the "C" and "E" in the word "CHOICE" being in larger lettering.

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, December 5, 2025
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, April 22, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, April 22, 2024

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGannett Ventures LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressPITTSFORD, NY 14534
US

Party NameGannett Ventures LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressPittsford, NY 14534
US

Party NameGannett Ventures LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressPittsford, NY 14534
US

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 5, 2025NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, December 5, 2025APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Thursday, April 2, 2026NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, April 2, 2026NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 8, 2026ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, April 15, 2026EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 15, 2026EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 15, 2026NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 15, 2026EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, April 15, 2026APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 5, 2026WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, May 20, 2026NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 26, 2026PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 26, 2026OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 14, 2026REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 14, 2026NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Thursday, July 16, 2026TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, July 16, 2026APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, July 16, 2026TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, July 16, 2026ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, July 16, 2026TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED