Who owns the BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS trademark?

The BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS trademark is owned by UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE.

What is the serial number for BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS?

The USPTO serial number for BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS is 78802071.

What is the registration number for BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS?

BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS is registered under USPTO registration number 3158774.

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USPTO Trademark Record

REGISTERED

BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS

Q: What class is the BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS trademark registered in?

The BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS trademark is registered in Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 039 (Transportation, travel & storage services), Class 045 (Legal, security & personal social services).

SN 78802071·Reg 3158774·Filed Jan 30, 2006

Owner UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.; Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.; Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; dating services, online social networking services; funerary services; babysitting.

BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS (Serial No. 78802071), Registration No. 3158774, is a registered US trademark filed on Jan 30, 2006 by UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE. This trademark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 039 (Transportation, travel & storage services), Class 045 (Legal, security & personal social services).

renewal 20y period: October 19, 202615 days remaining

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BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS (Reg. #3158774) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE, since 2006. The mark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services), Class 039 (Transportation, travel & storage services) and Class 045 (Legal, security & personal social services) respectively. Goods and services include Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.; Transport; packaging and storage o.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Jan 30, 2006

SERIAL

78802071

REG#

3158774

REGISTERED

Oct 17, 2006

Owner

Applicant

UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE

Entity

Not Provided

Address

475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC, 202601126

Country

Attorney

NameAnn M. Mace

Law firm

Ann M. Mace United States Postal Service

Docket

274839556180

Address

475 L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20260, United States

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Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJan 30, 2006

Serial Number78802071

Registration No.3158774

Registration DateOct 17, 2006

Status DateDec 29, 2016

Published for OppositionAug 01, 2006

Mark TypeStandard characters

Attorney Docket274839556180

Status DescriptionLive and registered, renewed

Filing Signals

FILED

2006

YEARS AGO

20y

CLASSES

MADRID FILINGS

—

Opposed 1× during prosecution

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CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Aug 31, 2002

First use in commerce: Aug 31, 2002

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

Class 039Transportation, travel & storage services

US codes: 100, 105

First use anywhere: Aug 31, 2002

First use in commerce: Aug 31, 2002

Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.

Class 045Legal, security & personal social services

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: Aug 31, 2002

First use in commerce: Aug 31, 2002

Legal services; security services for the physical protection of tangible property and individuals; dating services, online social networking services; funerary services; babysitting.

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

Status History

37 events

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

Oct 17, 2025

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

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

Sep 24, 2025

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 24, 2025

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Sep 24, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jan 31, 2022

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

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

Jan 31, 2022

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

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Jan 31, 2022

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jan 31, 2022

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Jan 31, 2022

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

May 01, 2020

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

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

May 01, 2020

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

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

May 01, 2020

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

May 01, 2020

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

May 01, 2020

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Dec 29, 2016

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Dec 29, 2016

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 29, 2016

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Dec 29, 2016

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Oct 17, 2016

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Oct 17, 2015

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

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

Nov 02, 2012

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Nov 02, 2012

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Nov 02, 2012

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Oct 12, 2012

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Feb 27, 2009

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Oct 17, 2006

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Aug 01, 2006

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Jul 12, 2006

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Jun 13, 2006

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Mar 24, 2006

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Mar 24, 2006

ASSIGNED TO LIE

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

Mar 23, 2006

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Mar 22, 2006

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Mar 22, 2006

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Mar 22, 2006

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Mar 22, 2006

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Feb 03, 2006

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

BECAUSE THE MAIL MATTERS

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