Who owns the BE THE CAUSE trademark?

The BE THE CAUSE trademark is owned by Association of Fundraising Professionals.

What class is the BE THE CAUSE trademark registered in?

The BE THE CAUSE trademark is registered in Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

What is the serial number for BE THE CAUSE?

The USPTO serial number for BE THE CAUSE is 86257594.

What is the registration number for BE THE CAUSE?

BE THE CAUSE is registered under USPTO registration number 4786899.

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BE THE CAUSE

SN 86257594·Reg 4786899·Filed Apr 21, 2014

Owner Association of Fundraising Professionals

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

BE THE CAUSE (Serial No. 86257594), Registration No. 4786899, is a registered US trademark filed on Apr 21, 2014 by Association of Fundraising Professionals. This trademark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

Section 8/9 declaration window: August 06, 2035

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BE THE CAUSE (Reg. #4786899) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Association of Fundraising Professionals, since 2014. The mark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services). Goods and services include Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Apr 21, 2014

SERIAL

86257594

REG#

4786899

REGISTERED

Aug 04, 2015

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateApr 21, 2014

Serial Number86257594

Registration No.4786899

Registration DateAug 04, 2015

Status DateOct 11, 2025

Published for OppositionSep 09, 2014

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Mar 23, 2014

First use in commerce: Mar 23, 2014

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

39 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 11, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Oct 11, 2025

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Oct 11, 2025

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Oct 11, 2025

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jun 19, 2025

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Aug 04, 2024

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Dec 30, 2021

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Dec 30, 2021

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 29, 2021

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Sep 27, 2021

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Aug 04, 2020

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Jun 16, 2020

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Jun 16, 2020

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jun 16, 2020

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jun 16, 2020

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Jun 16, 2020

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 04, 2015

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Jun 27, 2015

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Jun 26, 2015

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Jun 11, 2015

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Jun 10, 2015

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

Jun 10, 2015

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Jun 04, 2015

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED

May 08, 2015

TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED

PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED

May 08, 2015

PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED

SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION

May 08, 2015

SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION

NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED

May 08, 2015

NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

May 08, 2015

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

May 08, 2015

USE AMENDMENT FILED

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

May 04, 2015

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jan 13, 2015

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Nov 04, 2014

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Sep 09, 2014

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Sep 09, 2014

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Aug 20, 2014

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jul 31, 2014

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 31, 2014

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

May 03, 2014

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Apr 24, 2014

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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