USPTO serial 76978777
HOUSTON COUGARS
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 22, 2015
- Examiner
- TWOHIG,SHANNON MARIE
- Law office
- —
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
Need help with HOUSTON COUGARS?
If you own this trademark, we can monitor new filings and help with USPTO deadlines. If you do not, we can file a new U.S. application.
Current trademark owner
Monitor this mark, or talk with CopyMark about this registration.
Not the owner?
File a new U.S. trademark application, or speak with our attorneys.
Owner
University of Houston System, THE
Houston, TX
University of Houston System, THE
Houston, TX
University of Houston System, THE
Houston, TX
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jennifer S. Sickler
Jennifer S. Sickler Sickler Law PLLC2726 Bissonnet St., No. 240-023Houston, TX 77005United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | [ Print materials, namely, magazines, pamphlets and brochures in the field of research, education and athletics; printed souvenir programs for athletic events, concerts and events; ] [ bumper stickers; pens; pen sets; ] pencils; [ erasers; pencil toppers, namely, decorative pencil top ornaments; loose leaf binders; bookmarks; book covers; photographic albums; appointment books; ] [ art photographs, namely, photographs that have been computer manipulated and enhanced to contain graphic elements; ] [ photos; address books; paper banners; ] plastic pennants; [ paper pennants; paper handheld signs; gift bags; merchandise bags; magnetic boards; notepads; notepad holders; scrapbooks; catalogs in the field of academic and athletic courses and academic and athletic goods; newsletters in the field of research, education and athletics; notebooks; composition books; picture books; stationery type portfolios; paper gift wrap; calendars; blank cards; paper gift cards; greeting cards; business cards; writing paper; note paper; postcards; ] decals; [ paper labels; bank checks; checkbook covers; rubber stamps; books in the field of research, education, and athletics; binders; lithographs and prints; prepaid telephone calling cards, not magnetically encoded; ] [ credit cards without magnetic encoding; transferable temporary tattoos; ] stickers; [ posters; party goods, namely, paper party favors, ] [ paper napkins ] [ and paper party decorations; desk accessories, namely, baskets,desk pads, file trays, desk organizers, desk planners, desktop revolving rotary card files, desktop business card holders, and desk calendars; paperweights; letter openers; printed paper labels for bottled water; money clips; letter openers of precious metal; ] all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports and other collegiate activities | ACTIVE | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 028 | [ Sporting goods and toys, namely, ] [ basketballs, baseballs, softballs, footballs, golf balls, volley balls, soccer balls, tennis balls, ] [ stuffed toy animals, stuffed toys, bean bag toys, ] [ card games, and cheerleading pom poms; ] [ toy foam novelty items, namely, foam fingers; ] [ foam cougar paws; ] [ all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports and other collegiate activities ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 041 | [ Educational services, namely, providing college and graduate level courses of instruction, continuing education courses and seminars in the fields of business, accounting, engineering, science, legal, medical, health science, literature, history, and math fields; educational services, namely, providing opportunities for students to participate in educational research programs; ] entertainment services, namely, providing college athletic and sporting events in the fields of football, basketball, [ soccer, hockey, tennis, volleyball, ] track and field, [ and baseball; ] [ entertainment services, namely, live performances of dramatic works and live musical performances; ] all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports and other collegiate activities | ACTIVE | Apr 12, 2012 |
Related trademarks
CopyMark links this record to cited §2(d) serials, the owner's other marks, Nice classes, similar mark names, and recently changed USPTO applications.
- Other trademarks owned by University of Houston System, THE
- Other trademarks owned by University of Houston System, THE
- Other trademarks owned by University of Houston System, THE
- Other trademarks in Class 016
- Other trademarks in Class 028
- Other trademarks in Class 041
- Similar marks named HOUSTON COUGARS
- Recently changed USPTO trademarks
- Recently filed trademarks
- Browse all trademark records
Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2026 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jan 12, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2025 | NP89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED | — |
| Nov 4, 2025 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 3, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 17, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 22, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 28, 2021 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 28, 2021 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 15, 2021 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 6, 2021 | PUM2 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU2 | — |
| Oct 13, 2021 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 14, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 14, 2021 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Aug 9, 2021 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 15, 2021 | PRAM | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7 | — |
| Jul 15, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 24, 2021 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 17, 2021 | PUM1 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 | — |
| Jun 7, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 27, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 27, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2021 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| May 27, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 25, 2021 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 22, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 22, 2015 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Nov 16, 2015 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Sep 29, 2015 | MNDA | NOTICE OF DIVIDED TRADEMARK APPLICATION MAILED | — |
| Sep 24, 2015 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 23, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 22, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 2, 2015 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 2, 2015 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 2015 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 23, 2015 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Jun 3, 2015 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 20, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 15, 2015 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| May 15, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 13, 2015 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| May 12, 2015 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 12, 2015 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 6, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 6, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 6, 2015 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Nov 7, 2014 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Nov 6, 2014 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Oct 14, 2014 | LOPT | LETTER OF PROTEST EVIDENCE FORWARDED | — |
| Jul 14, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 14, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 10, 2014 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 2014 | RECD | ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED | — |
| May 9, 2014 | RECD | ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED | — |
| May 8, 2014 | CFRC | SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 16, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 15, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 15, 2014 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Feb 25, 2014 | ATRV | ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 3, 2014 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Jan 28, 2014 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 7, 2013 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Nov 6, 2013 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Sep 30, 2013 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Jun 4, 2013 | AAUA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE MAILED | — |
| Jun 3, 2013 | RECD | ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED | — |
| Jun 3, 2013 | CNCF | ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 1, 2013 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 27, 2013 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 27, 2013 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 26, 2013 | EAAU | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2013 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 25, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 22, 2013 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2013 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Apr 22, 2013 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Apr 22, 2013 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Feb 7, 2013 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Feb 7, 2013 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jan 11, 2013 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 11, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 7, 2013 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 26, 2012 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Sep 26, 2012 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 13, 2012 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jul 13, 2012 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jul 2, 2012 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jun 25, 2012 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jun 8, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 4, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 16, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 15, 2012 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| May 15, 2012 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 15, 2012 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| May 11, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 18, 2012 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Feb 14, 2012 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |