Who owns the HIGHER GROUND trademark?

The HIGHER GROUND trademark is owned by Michael A. Stusser.

What class is the HIGHER GROUND trademark registered in?

The HIGHER GROUND trademark is registered in Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for HIGHER GROUND?

The USPTO serial number for HIGHER GROUND is 86285377.

What is the registration number for HIGHER GROUND?

HIGHER GROUND is registered under USPTO registration number 4791666.

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HIGHER GROUND

SN 86285377·Reg 4791666·Filed May 19, 2014

Owner Michael A. Stusser

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

HIGHER GROUND (Serial No. 86285377), Registration No. 4791666, is a registered US trademark filed on May 19, 2014 by Michael A. Stusser. This trademark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

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HIGHER GROUND (Reg. #4791666) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Michael A. Stusser, since 2014. The mark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services). Goods and services include Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

May 19, 2014

SERIAL

86285377

REG#

4791666

REGISTERED

Aug 11, 2015

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateMay 19, 2014

Serial Number86285377

Registration No.4791666

Registration DateAug 11, 2015

Status DateApr 27, 2026

Published for OppositionOct 21, 2014

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Apr 20, 2014

First use in commerce: Dec 12, 2014

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

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

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Status History

43 events

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

Apr 27, 2026

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Apr 27, 2026

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Apr 27, 2026

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

May 28, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Dec 18, 2024

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Aug 11, 2024

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

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED

Jul 08, 2022

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED

WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED

Jul 08, 2022

WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED

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

Mar 18, 2022

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Mar 18, 2022

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Mar 18, 2022

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Mar 18, 2022

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED

Apr 15, 2021

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED

REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED

Apr 15, 2021

REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED

Apr 15, 2021

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED

SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED

Apr 15, 2021

SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

Apr 05, 2021

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED

Apr 02, 2021

TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8

Dec 04, 2020

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Nov 24, 2020

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED

Sep 16, 2020

TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED

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

Aug 11, 2020

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

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 11, 2015

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Jul 04, 2015

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Jul 03, 2015

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Jul 03, 2015

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Jun 30, 2015

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Jun 02, 2015

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Jun 02, 2015

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Dec 16, 2014

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Oct 21, 2014

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Oct 21, 2014

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Oct 01, 2014

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Sep 16, 2014

ASSIGNED TO LIE

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Sep 16, 2014

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Sep 03, 2014

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Sep 03, 2014

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Sep 03, 2014

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Sep 03, 2014

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Sep 03, 2014

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Sep 03, 2014

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jun 02, 2014

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

May 22, 2014

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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