USPTO serial 97339427
THE CONTINGENT
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 28, 2025
- Examiner
- LE, KIEU-NHI NGOC
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Owner
Attorney of record
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Michael A. Cohen
Michael A. Cohen SCHWABE, WILLIAMSON & WYATT, P.C.1211 SW 5TH AVE., SUITE 1900PORTLAND, OR 97204United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Organizing, managing and conducting events and meetings for partnership development, business, commercial, promotional and branding purposes for non-profits, public service initiatives, community organizations and associations supporting rising leaders of color, rural leaders, kids and families impacted by foster care, case workers, local government agencies, vulnerable communities, and underrepresented members of society; recruitment and placement of volunteers in the fields of community mobilization, community outreach, mentorship, advocacy, education, and fundraising all for the purpose of supporting rising leaders of color, rural leaders, kids and families impacted by foster care, case workers, and local government agencies; community action programs, namely, promoting the perspectives of rising leaders of color, rural leaders, kids and families impacted by foster care, case workers, local government agencies, vulnerable communities, and underrepresented members of society; promoting public awareness of the challenges facing rising leaders of color, rural leaders, kids and families impacted by foster care, case workers, local government agencies, vulnerable communities, and underrepresented members of society, all for the purposes of mobilizing and empowering communities, businesses, and individuals; internship placement services; recruitment and placement of volunteers in the fields of foster care, social justice, education, professional development, and mentorship; collection and analysis of data for non-profits, public service initiatives, community organizations and associations for business purposes; business management consulting with respect to strategic planning, financing, partnership development, and public affairs for non-profits, public service initiatives, community organizations and associations | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 2020 |
| 041 | Providing educational mentoring and internship services and training programs in the fields of business development, financial literacy, entrepreneurial empowerment, leadership, civic engagement, interview coaching, skill matching, and job placement, and ongoing networking opportunities; peer to peer coaching services in the fields of business development, financial literacy, entrepreneurial empowerment, leadership and civic engagement; business training in the field of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 2020 |
| 042 | Design of information graphics and data visualization materials for non-profits, public service initiatives, community organizations and associations that support rising leaders of color, rural leaders, kids and families impacted by foster care, case workers, local government agencies, vulnerable communities, and underrepresented members of society; consulting services in the field of automation for nonprofits, initiatives, community organizations and associations that support rising leaders of color, rural leaders, kids and families impacted by foster care, case workers, local government agencies, vulnerable communities, and underrepresented members of society | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 2020 |
| 045 | Personal advocacy services to meet the needs of rising leaders of color, rural leaders, kids and families impacted by foster care, case workers, local government agencies, vulnerable communities, and underrepresented members of society; foster family recruitment and retention services and consultation related thereto; consulting services in the field of foster care | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 2020 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2025 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Oct 28, 2025 | 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. |
| Oct 6, 2025 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 6, 2025 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 8, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 14, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 14, 2025 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Mar 3, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 3, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 20, 2024 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2024 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| May 21, 2024 | NOAM | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Mar 26, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 26, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 6, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 6, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 15, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 16, 2023 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 2023 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 2023 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 15, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 14, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 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. |
| Jan 17, 2023 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Jan 17, 2023 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Jan 17, 2023 | 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. |
| Jan 13, 2023 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 5, 2022 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Apr 2, 2022 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |