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2020-09-17
US
Trademark Image
The mark consists of the stylized word "USCELLULAR".
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    Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus.
    cellular telephones; cellular telephone accessories, namely, batteries and electrical battery chargers, and radio pagers; downloadable software application for tracking people using gps data and a wireless device; downloadable software application that allows users to access and manage account information, pay bills and track data usage; wireless telecommunications device featuring transmission and reception of voice and location tracking data; computer hardware and software system for tracking people using gps data on a device; smartwatches; computers; computer peripherals; computer networking devices, namely, network interface controllers, routers, hubs, bridges, low-energy wireless beacon transceivers, wireless hotspots, wireless range extenders, and cellular-enabled tracking tags; communications networks consisting of computer hardware and software for setting up and configuring local area networks; wireless access point devices; communication networks consisting of a free-standing hub or lan (local area network) unit and associated networking hardware and software; tablet computers; software, namely, mobile telecommunications device operating software; software, namely, software for receiving and transmitting electronic data over a cellular telecommunications network
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    retail store services and online retail store services featuring a full line of cellular and wireless devices and accessories; customized billing services for business customers, namely, management reporting of wireless telecommunications usage
  • 37
    Building construction; repair; installation services
    installation of cellular communication equipment
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    wireless communication services, namely, cellular telephone communications services, paging services, voice activated dialing services, call forwarding and voice mail services, and satellite transmission services; wireless telecommunications services, namely, wireless data transmission services; cellular voice and data transmission; machine to machine (m2m) telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data and information; internet of things (iot) telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data and information; providing electronic transmission of data and information to wirelessly connected machine to machine (m2m) devices, network-connected devices and to internet connected devices; electronic transmission of data on wireless networks for machine to machine (m2m) and internet of things (iot) services and connected devices; telecommunications consultation; providing multiple-user access to a global computer network; electronic transmission of messages, video and user defined data related to the monitoring and management of business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems by means of wireless services, wireline services and through a global computer network; providing a high speed access to area networks and a global computer information network
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for managing, filtering, monitoring and restricting access to the internet, applications, voice telephone calls, and text and multimedia messages; consulting in the field of information technology; planning, design, implementation, and management of information technology systems; providing a website featuring technology enabling users to remotely view, monitor, program, operate and control business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems; providing technology information updates for business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems via a global computer network
  • 45
    Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals
    providing tracking and location information concerning family members for security purposes which may be viewed via wireless telecommunications devices; electronic monitoring of business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems for security purposes by means of wireless services, wireline services and through a global computer network
641
NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
2021-02-08
2021-02-08
international services center health energy security association bank group federation fund league guarantys insurance club business network systems championship sports
2020-09-17
US
  • 9
    Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus.
    cellular telephones; cellular telephone accessories, namely, batteries and electrical battery chargers, and radio pagers; downloadable software application for tracking people using gps data and a wireless device; downloadable software application that allows users to access and manage account information, pay bills and track data usage; wireless telecommunications device featuring transmission and reception of voice and location tracking data; computer hardware and software system for tracking people using gps data on a device; smartwatches; computers; computer peripherals; computer networking devices, namely, network interface controllers, routers, hubs, bridges, low-energy wireless beacon transceivers, wireless hotspots, wireless range extenders, and cellular-enabled tracking tags; communications networks consisting of computer hardware and software for setting up and configuring local area networks; wireless access point devices; communication networks consisting of a free-standing hub or lan (local area network) unit and associated networking hardware and software; tablet computers; software, namely, mobile telecommunications device operating software; software, namely, software for receiving and transmitting electronic data over a cellular telecommunications network
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    retail store services and online retail store services featuring a full line of cellular and wireless devices and accessories; customized billing services for business customers, namely, management reporting of wireless telecommunications usage
  • 37
    Building construction; repair; installation services
    installation of cellular communication equipment
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    wireless communication services, namely, cellular telephone communications services, paging services, voice activated dialing services, call forwarding and voice mail services, and satellite transmission services; wireless telecommunications services, namely, wireless data transmission services; cellular voice and data transmission; machine to machine (m2m) telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data and information; internet of things (iot) telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data and information; providing electronic transmission of data and information to wirelessly connected machine to machine (m2m) devices, network-connected devices and to internet connected devices; electronic transmission of data on wireless networks for machine to machine (m2m) and internet of things (iot) services and connected devices; telecommunications consultation; providing multiple-user access to a global computer network; electronic transmission of messages, video and user defined data related to the monitoring and management of business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems by means of wireless services, wireline services and through a global computer network; providing a high speed access to area networks and a global computer information network
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for managing, filtering, monitoring and restricting access to the internet, applications, voice telephone calls, and text and multimedia messages; consulting in the field of information technology; planning, design, implementation, and management of information technology systems; providing a website featuring technology enabling users to remotely view, monitor, program, operate and control business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems; providing technology information updates for business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems via a global computer network
  • 45
    Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals
    providing tracking and location information concerning family members for security purposes which may be viewed via wireless telecommunications devices; electronic monitoring of business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems for security purposes by means of wireless services, wireline services and through a global computer network
641
NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
2021-02-08
2021-02-08
international services center health energy security association bank group federation fund league guarantys insurance club business network systems championship sports
2020-09-17
US
Trademark Image
The mark consists of a five point star created by five chevron shapes, with the stylized word "USCELLULAR" to the right of the star.
  • 9
    Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus.
    cellular telephones; cellular telephone accessories, namely, batteries and electrical battery chargers, and radio pagers; downloadable software application for tracking people using gps data and a wireless device; downloadable software application that allows users to access and manage account information, pay bills and track data usage; wireless telecommunications device featuring transmission and reception of voice and location tracking data; computer hardware and software system for tracking people using gps data on a device; smartwatches; computers; computer peripherals; computer networking devices, namely, network interface controllers, routers, hubs, bridges, low-energy wireless beacon transceivers, wireless hotspots, wireless range extenders, and cellular-enabled tracking tags; communications networks consisting of computer hardware and software for setting up and configuring local area networks; wireless access point devices; communication networks consisting of a free-standing hub or lan (local area network) unit and associated networking hardware and software; tablet computers; software, namely, mobile telecommunications device operating software; software, namely, software for receiving and transmitting electronic data over a cellular telecommunications network
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    retail store services and online retail store services featuring a full line of cellular and wireless devices and accessories; customized billing services for business customers, namely, management reporting of wireless telecommunications usage
  • 37
    Building construction; repair; installation services
    installation of cellular communication equipment
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    wireless communication services, namely, cellular telephone communications services, paging services, voice activated dialing services, call forwarding and voice mail services, and satellite transmission services; wireless telecommunications services, namely, wireless data transmission services; cellular voice and data transmission; machine to machine (m2m) telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data and information; internet of things (iot) telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data and information; providing electronic transmission of data and information to wirelessly connected machine to machine (m2m) devices, network-connected devices and to internet connected devices; electronic transmission of data on wireless networks for machine to machine (m2m) and internet of things (iot) services and connected devices; telecommunications consultation; providing multiple-user access to a global computer network; electronic transmission of messages, video and user defined data related to the monitoring and management of business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems by means of wireless services, wireline services and through a global computer network; providing a high speed access to area networks and a global computer information network
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for managing, filtering, monitoring and restricting access to the internet, applications, voice telephone calls, and text and multimedia messages; consulting in the field of information technology; planning, design, implementation, and management of information technology systems; providing a website featuring technology enabling users to remotely view, monitor, program, operate and control business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems; providing technology information updates for business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems via a global computer network
  • 45
    Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals
    providing tracking and location information concerning family members for security purposes which may be viewed via wireless telecommunications devices; electronic monitoring of business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems for security purposes by means of wireless services, wireline services and through a global computer network
641
NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
2021-02-09
2021-02-09
international services center health energy security association bank group federation fund league guarantys insurance club business network systems championship sports
2020-09-17
US
Trademark Image
The mark consists of the stylized word "USCELLULAR".
  • 9
    Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus.
    cellular telephones; cellular telephone accessories, namely, batteries and electrical battery chargers, and radio pagers; downloadable software application for tracking people using gps data and a wireless device; downloadable software application that allows users to access and manage account information, pay bills and track data usage; wireless telecommunications device featuring transmission and reception of voice and location tracking data; computer hardware and software system for tracking people using gps data on a device; smartwatches; computers; computer peripherals; computer networking devices, namely, network interface controllers, routers, hubs, bridges, low-energy wireless beacon transceivers, wireless hotspots, wireless range extenders, and cellular-enabled tracking tags; communications networks consisting of computer hardware and software for setting up and configuring local area networks; wireless access point devices; communication networks consisting of a free-standing hub or lan (local area network) unit and associated networking hardware and software; tablet computers; software, namely, mobile telecommunications device operating software; software, namely, software for receiving and transmitting electronic data over a cellular telecommunications network
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    retail store services and online retail store services featuring a full line of cellular and wireless devices and accessories; customized billing services for business customers, namely, management reporting of wireless telecommunications usage
  • 37
    Building construction; repair; installation services
    installation of cellular communication equipment
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    wireless communication services, namely, cellular telephone communications services, paging services, voice activated dialing services, call forwarding and voice mail services, and satellite transmission services; wireless telecommunications services, namely, wireless data transmission services; cellular voice and data transmission; machine to machine (m2m) telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data and information; internet of things (iot) telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data and information; providing electronic transmission of data and information to wirelessly connected machine to machine (m2m) devices, network-connected devices and to internet connected devices; electronic transmission of data on wireless networks for machine to machine (m2m) and internet of things (iot) services and connected devices; telecommunications consultation; providing multiple-user access to a global computer network; electronic transmission of messages, video and user defined data related to the monitoring and management of business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems by means of wireless services, wireline services and through a global computer network; providing a high speed access to area networks and a global computer information network
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for managing, filtering, monitoring and restricting access to the internet, applications, voice telephone calls, and text and multimedia messages; consulting in the field of information technology; planning, design, implementation, and management of information technology systems; providing a website featuring technology enabling users to remotely view, monitor, program, operate and control business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems; providing technology information updates for business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems via a global computer network
  • 45
    Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals
    providing tracking and location information concerning family members for security purposes which may be viewed via wireless telecommunications devices; electronic monitoring of business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems for security purposes by means of wireless services, wireline services and through a global computer network
641
NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
2021-02-08
2021-02-08
international services center health energy security association bank group federation fund league guarantys insurance club business network systems championship sports
2020-09-17
US
  • 9
    Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire-extinguishing apparatus.
    cellular telephones; cellular telephone accessories, namely, batteries and electrical battery chargers, and radio pagers; downloadable software application for tracking people using gps data and a wireless device; downloadable software application that allows users to access and manage account information, pay bills and track data usage; wireless telecommunications device featuring transmission and reception of voice and location tracking data; computer hardware and software system for tracking people using gps data on a device; smartwatches; computers; computer peripherals; computer networking devices, namely, network interface controllers, routers, hubs, bridges, low-energy wireless beacon transceivers, wireless hotspots, wireless range extenders, and cellular-enabled tracking tags; communications networks consisting of computer hardware and software for setting up and configuring local area networks; wireless access point devices; communication networks consisting of a free-standing hub or lan (local area network) unit and associated networking hardware and software; tablet computers; software, namely, mobile telecommunications device operating software; software, namely, software for receiving and transmitting electronic data over a cellular telecommunications network
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    retail store services and online retail store services featuring a full line of cellular and wireless devices and accessories; customized billing services for business customers, namely, management reporting of wireless telecommunications usage
  • 37
    Building construction; repair; installation services
    installation of cellular communication equipment
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    wireless communication services, namely, cellular telephone communications services, paging services, voice activated dialing services, call forwarding and voice mail services, and satellite transmission services; wireless telecommunications services, namely, wireless data transmission services; cellular voice and data transmission; machine to machine (m2m) telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data and information; internet of things (iot) telecommunications services, namely, electronic transmission of data and information; providing electronic transmission of data and information to wirelessly connected machine to machine (m2m) devices, network-connected devices and to internet connected devices; electronic transmission of data on wireless networks for machine to machine (m2m) and internet of things (iot) services and connected devices; telecommunications consultation; providing multiple-user access to a global computer network; electronic transmission of messages, video and user defined data related to the monitoring and management of business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems by means of wireless services, wireline services and through a global computer network; providing a high speed access to area networks and a global computer information network
  • 42
    Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software
    providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for managing, filtering, monitoring and restricting access to the internet, applications, voice telephone calls, and text and multimedia messages; consulting in the field of information technology; planning, design, implementation, and management of information technology systems; providing a website featuring technology enabling users to remotely view, monitor, program, operate and control business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems; providing technology information updates for business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems via a global computer network
  • 45
    Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals
    providing tracking and location information concerning family members for security purposes which may be viewed via wireless telecommunications devices; electronic monitoring of business electronic systems, business security systems and business automation systems for security purposes by means of wireless services, wireline services and through a global computer network
641
NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
2021-02-08
2021-02-08
international services center health energy security association bank group federation fund league guarantys insurance club business network systems championship sports
2020-10-28
US
Trademark Image
The mark consists of a five point star created by five chevron shapes, with the stylized words "USCELLULAR" to the right of the star and "5G" positioned below "USCELLULAR".
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    wireless communication services, namely, cellular telephone communications services, paging services, voice activated dialing services, call forwarding and voice mail services, and satellite transmission services; wireless telecommunications services, namely, wireless data transmission services; providing a high speed access to area networks and a global computer information network
641
NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
2021-02-09
2021-02-09
series 11 4000 5000 productions iq nic women network association bank services group international federation fund league guarantys insurance club
2020-10-28
US
Trademark Image
The mark consists of a five point star created by five chevron shapes, with the stylized words "USCELLULAR 5G" to the right of the star.
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    wireless communication services, namely, cellular telephone communications services, paging services, voice activated dialing services, call forwarding and voice mail services, and satellite transmission services; wireless telecommunications services, namely, wireless data transmission services; providing a high speed access to area networks and a global computer information network
641
NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
2021-02-09
2021-02-09
series 11 4000 5000 productions iq nic women network association bank services group international federation fund league guarantys insurance club
2020-10-28
US
Trademark Image
The mark consists of a five point star created by five chevron shapes, with the stylized words "USCELLULAR" to the right of the star and "5G" positioned below "USCELLULAR".
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    wireless communication services, namely, cellular telephone communications services, paging services, voice activated dialing services, call forwarding and voice mail services, and satellite transmission services; wireless telecommunications services, namely, wireless data transmission services; providing a high speed access to area networks and a global computer information network
641
NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
2021-02-09
2021-02-09
series 11 4000 5000 productions iq nic women network association bank services group international federation fund league guarantys insurance club
2020-10-28
US
Trademark Image
The mark consists of a five point star created by five chevron shapes, with the stylized words "USCELLULAR 5G" to the right of the star.
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    wireless communication services, namely, cellular telephone communications services, paging services, voice activated dialing services, call forwarding and voice mail services, and satellite transmission services; wireless telecommunications services, namely, wireless data transmission services; providing a high speed access to area networks and a global computer information network
641
NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
2021-02-09
2021-02-09
series 11 4000 5000 productions iq nic women network association bank services group international federation fund league guarantys insurance club
2005-03-08
3276695
2007-08-07
US
  • 38
    Telecommunications
    providing interactive information, assistance and support in personalized and customized manner for interactive communities, in the nature of facilitating peer to peer communication at universities, colleges and other educational institutions via websites on global computers networks
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
2014-03-14
2020-05-31
USCENE CONNECTEDU, INC.
2020-10-04
US
  • 11
    Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes.
    flashlights; humidifiers; showers; air purifying apparatus and machines; air sterilising apparatus; dehumidifiers for household purposes; electric egg cookers; electric fans; ice machines; led lamps; light emitting diode (led) plant grow light; lights for vehicles; portable electric fans; ultraviolet ray lamps, not for medical purposes; water sterilizers
681
PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE
2021-03-09
2021-03-24
ion power international industries ning life ba he ne ke shing tong mei rbrc fi jet foundation ban won chinese
2016-05-03
5127374
2017-01-24
US
Trademark Image
The mark consists of the letters "USCF" appearing above four designs, the first being formed by a larger and smaller drop, the second being formed by two leaves, the third being a stylized flame and the fourth being formed by a larger and smaller drop.
  • 36
    Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs
    fund investment services
700
REGISTERED
2017-01-24
2020-05-31
bank exchange fund international association services group corporation federation league guarantys insurance club business network systems championship sports golf academy
2016-02-04
5040755
2016-09-13
US
  • 36
    Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs
    fund investment services
700
REGISTERED
2016-09-13
2020-05-31
bank exchange fund international association services group corporation federation league guarantys insurance club business network systems championship sports golf academy
2008-11-14
3638987
2009-06-16
US
  • 36
    Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs
    fund investment services
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
2016-01-22
2020-05-31
bank exchange fund international association services group corporation federation league guarantys insurance club business network systems championship sports golf academy
1983-02-07
1293535
1984-09-04
US
  • 0
    indicating membership in an organization of bicyclists
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
2005-06-11
2020-05-31
international association foundation bank services group corporation fund league guarantys insurance club business network systems championship sports golf academy postal
1983-02-09
1305563
1984-11-13
US
  • 0
    promoting and conducting bicycle races
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
2005-08-20
2020-05-31
international association foundation bank services group corporation fund league guarantys insurance club business network systems championship sports golf academy postal
2020-04-15
US
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    request trademark protection for website name "uscf life". website is designed to inform u.s. citizens and promote entitlement and taxation reform for america
602
ABANDONED-FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
2021-01-21
2021-01-21
center business financial insurance live good health love change living home time bringing science style healthy best solutions care sciences
2020-04-15
US
  • 35
    Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions
    request trademark protection for website name "uscf life". website is designed to inform u.s. citizens and promote entitlement and taxation reform for america
602
ABANDONED-FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
2021-01-21
2021-01-21
center business financial insurance live good health love change living home time bringing science style healthy best solutions care sciences
2011-05-02
4258461
2012-12-11
US
Trademark Image
The mark consists of the terms "USCF THE 3RD GENERATION OF COMMODITY INDEX FUNDS" with a star inside the "C" and a line underneath "USCF".
  • 36
    Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs
    fund investment services
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
2019-07-12
2020-05-31
millennium coast eye rock party hand productions media rail planet base sports bar day communications technology street strike double volleyball
2011-05-02
4250813
2012-11-27
US
  • 36
    Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs
    fund investment services
710
CANCELLED - SECTION 8
2019-06-28
2020-05-31
millennium coast eye rock party hand productions media rail planet base sports bar day communications technology street strike double volleyball
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