USPTO serial 98577965
MAP THE GAP
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 22, 2026
- Examiner
- HALMEN, KATHERINE E
- 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
The Trustees of Indiana University
Bloomington, IN, US
Other trademarks owned by The Trustees of Indiana University
The Trustees of Indiana University
Bloomington, IN, US
Other trademarks owned by The Trustees of Indiana University
The Trustees of Indiana University
Bloomington, IN, US
Other trademarks owned by The Trustees of Indiana University
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Thomas Q. Henry
Thomas Q. Henry Woodard, Emhardt, Henry, Reeves & Wagner, LLP111 Monument Circle, Suite 3700Indianapolis, IN 46204United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Promoting collaboration within and among organizations and individuals in the field of providing resources, services, and educational programs in support of gap year students, and for use in the creation, operation, and promotion of programs that support gap year students | ACTIVE | Sep 11, 2023 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, providing classes, programs, and training to recent high school graduates in the field of personal discovery, professional development, and community connection during a gap year and to prepare them to develop a detailed and fully resourced plan in preparation for personal growth, future education, career, and life | ACTIVE | Sep 11, 2023 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 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. |
| Sep 3, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 3, 2026 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| May 20, 2026 | 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. |
| May 20, 2026 | 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. |
| May 20, 2026 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Jun 23, 2025 | CHPB | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Jun 23, 2025 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 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. |
| May 2, 2025 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| May 1, 2025 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Nov 11, 2024 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 22, 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. |
| Oct 2, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 12, 2024 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 12, 2024 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2024 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2024 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 11, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 26, 2024 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 31, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |