Who owns the LEADING FORWARD trademark?

The LEADING FORWARD trademark is owned by The Rae Group, Inc..

What class is the LEADING FORWARD trademark registered in?

The LEADING FORWARD trademark is registered in Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

What is the serial number for LEADING FORWARD?

The USPTO serial number for LEADING FORWARD is 98129630.

What is the registration number for LEADING FORWARD?

LEADING FORWARD is registered under USPTO registration number 8248990.

LEADING FORWARD - Owned by The Rae Group, Inc. - (Class 016, Class 035)

What to file next

Section 8 declaration of continued use

When: Due between the fifth and sixth anniversary of registration.
Extensions and grace: A six-month grace period follows, with an added per-class fee.
If it is missed: A missed Section 8 cancels the registration, and there is no revival route for it.

How the Section 8 deadline works

General information about USPTO practice, not legal advice. The register is the authority, and a filing that has not yet posted can change what is owed.

Full Goods & Services

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

US codes: 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Sep 30, 1995

First use in commerce: Jun 01, 2011

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

First use anywhere: Sep 30, 1995

First use in commerce: Jun 01, 2011

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

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

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlyTrademark

Status History

28 events

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

May 12, 2026

Code R.PR

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

May 12, 2026

Code NRCC

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Mar 24, 2026

Code PUBO

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Mar 24, 2026

Code NPUB

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Mar 18, 2026

Code NONP

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Feb 27, 2026

Code CNSA

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Feb 02, 2026

Code TROA

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Feb 02, 2026

Code CRFA

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Feb 02, 2026

Code TEME

APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED

Oct 30, 2025

Code XELR

APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED

Oct 30, 2025

Code XELG

ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED

Aug 06, 2025

Code ATRV

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Aug 05, 2025

Code CNRT

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Aug 05, 2025

Code GNRT

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Aug 05, 2025

Code GNRN

TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED

Aug 30, 2024

Code PROA

PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED

Aug 30, 2024

Code PETG

NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED

Aug 30, 2024

Code NREV

ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE

Jul 30, 2024

Code ABN2

ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND

Jul 30, 2024

Code MAB2

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Apr 12, 2024

Code CNRT

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Apr 12, 2024

Code GNRT

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Apr 12, 2024

Code GNRN

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Apr 11, 2024

Code DOCK

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Sep 12, 2023

Code NWOS

ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF

Sep 08, 2023

Code APET

TEAS REQUEST TO MAKE SPECIAL RECEIVED

Aug 16, 2023

Code TRMS

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Aug 15, 2023

Code NWAP

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ABANDONED

THE

THE RAE GROUP CHANGE PARTNERS FOR THE FUTURE

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THE RAE GROUP, INC.

ABANDONED

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