Who owns the MAKING A DIFFERENCE trademark?

The MAKING A DIFFERENCE trademark is owned by INSTITUTE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL PHILANTHROPY, INC..

What class is the MAKING A DIFFERENCE trademark registered in?

The MAKING A DIFFERENCE trademark is registered in Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for MAKING A DIFFERENCE?

The USPTO serial number for MAKING A DIFFERENCE is 77388547.

What is the registration number for MAKING A DIFFERENCE?

MAKING A DIFFERENCE is registered under USPTO registration number 4175839.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

SN 77388547·Reg 4175839·Filed Feb 05, 2008

Owner INSTITUTE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL PHILANTHROPY, INC.

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

MAKING A DIFFERENCE (Serial No. 77388547), Registration No. 4175839, is a registered US trademark filed on Feb 05, 2008 by INSTITUTE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL PHILANTHROPY, INC.. This trademark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

Section 8/9 declaration window: July 19, 2032

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE (Reg. #4175839) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, INSTITUTE OF TRANSFORMATIONAL PHILANTHROPY, INC., since 2008. 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

Feb 05, 2008

SERIAL

77388547

REG#

4175839

REGISTERED

Jul 17, 2012

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateFeb 05, 2008

Serial Number77388547

Registration No.4175839

Registration DateJul 17, 2012

Status DateFeb 01, 2023

Published for OppositionJun 24, 2008

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: Nov 22, 2010

First use in commerce: Nov 22, 2010

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

63 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Feb 01, 2023

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Feb 01, 2023

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Feb 01, 2023

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Feb 01, 2023

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jul 18, 2022

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Jul 17, 2021

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

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Dec 11, 2019

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

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

Oct 11, 2017

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 11, 2017

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Oct 11, 2017

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Sep 15, 2017

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

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

Jul 17, 2017

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

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 17, 2012

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Jun 13, 2012

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Jun 12, 2012

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jun 12, 2012

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Jun 12, 2012

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Jun 12, 2012

LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

May 29, 2012

ASSIGNED TO LIE

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

May 15, 2012

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

SU - FINAL REFUSAL - WRITTEN

Mar 26, 2012

SU - FINAL REFUSAL - WRITTEN

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

Mar 26, 2012

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

Mar 26, 2012

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Mar 13, 2012

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Mar 13, 2012

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Mar 13, 2012

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

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

Mar 12, 2012

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Mar 12, 2012

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Sep 15, 2011

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Sep 15, 2011

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN

Sep 15, 2011

SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Sep 15, 2011

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Sep 14, 2011

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Sep 14, 2011

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Mar 22, 2011

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED

Mar 21, 2011

SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Mar 14, 2011

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED

Mar 14, 2011

SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Sep 15, 2010

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED

Sep 14, 2010

SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Sep 13, 2010

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED

Sep 13, 2010

SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED

Mar 15, 2010

SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Mar 15, 2010

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED

Mar 04, 2010

SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Mar 04, 2010

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

Sep 24, 2009

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Sep 24, 2009

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Sep 09, 2009

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

Sep 09, 2009

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

Mar 05, 2009

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

Mar 05, 2009

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Mar 05, 2009

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

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

Feb 24, 2009

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Feb 24, 2009

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Sep 16, 2008

NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jun 24, 2008

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Jun 04, 2008

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

ASSIGNED TO LIE

May 16, 2008

ASSIGNED TO LIE

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

May 16, 2008

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

May 16, 2008

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

May 15, 2008

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Feb 08, 2008

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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