Who owns the NEXT STEPS trademark?

The NEXT STEPS trademark is owned by Messiah University.

What class is the NEXT STEPS trademark registered in?

The NEXT STEPS trademark is registered in Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for NEXT STEPS?

The USPTO serial number for NEXT STEPS is 98960262.

What is the registration number for NEXT STEPS?

NEXT STEPS is registered under USPTO registration number 7991573.

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NEXT STEPS

SN 98960262·Reg 7991573·Filed Jan 14, 2025

Owner Messiah University

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

NEXT STEPS (Serial No. 98960262), Registration No. 7991573, is a registered US trademark filed on Jan 14, 2025 by Messiah University. This trademark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

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NEXT STEPS (Reg. #7991573) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Messiah University, since 2025. 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

Jan 14, 2025

SERIAL

98960262

REG#

7991573

REGISTERED

Oct 21, 2025

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJan 14, 2025

Serial Number98960262

Registration No.7991573

Registration DateOct 21, 2025

Status DateOct 21, 2025

Published for OppositionSep 02, 2025

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application Currently

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Jan 09, 2025

First use in commerce: Jan 09, 2025

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

18 events

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Oct 21, 2025

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

Oct 21, 2025

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Sep 02, 2025

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Sep 02, 2025

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Aug 27, 2025

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 28, 2025

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Jul 02, 2025

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jul 02, 2025

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Jul 02, 2025

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Jul 02, 2025

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jul 02, 2025

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Jul 02, 2025

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Jul 01, 2025

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Jul 01, 2025

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Jul 01, 2025

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jun 23, 2025

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jun 12, 2025

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jan 14, 2025

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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