USPTO serial 99251863
NIC
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 5, 2026
- Examiner
- SOLANO, CARLITA JAYE
- Law office
- FILE REPOSITORY (FRANCONIA)
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 National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology
McCleary, WA, US
Other trademarks owned by The National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology
The National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology
McCleary, WA, US
Other trademarks owned by The National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology
The National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology
McCleary, WA, US
Other trademarks owned by The National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Charles S. Kinley
Charles S. Kinley Burr & Forman LLP104 South Main StreetSuite 700Greenville, SC 29601Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Promoting public awareness of the need for education and consumer health and safety in the cosmetology and beauty profession industry; Providing a database of information pertaining to the business administration of licensure of professionals in the cosmetology and beauty profession industry; Providing news, information, and commentary in the field of regulatory application submissions to state licensing and regulatory boards and agencies related to the cosmetology and beauty profession industry; Promoting the interests of professionals in the cosmetology and beauty profession industry by means of a membership association limited to members of regulatory bodies for such fields; Promoting the uniformity of the practices of cosmetology and related fields through national uniform examinations, testing, collaboration, and a national data repository; Providing news, information, and commentary for cosmetologists, barbers, hairstylists, manicurists, estheticians, tattoo artists, and other beauty professionals in the field of regulatory application submissions for licensure requirements to be submitted with governmental regulatory bodies | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2021 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, providing training courses, programs, and distribution of training materials in connection therewith to national examination proctors and professionals seeking licensure in the fields of the cosmetology and beauty profession industry; Educational services, namely, providing training courses, programs, and distribution of training materials in connection therewith to national examination proctors and professionals seeking licensure in the fields of cosmetology, barbering, hairstyling, manicuring, esthetics, tattooing, and beauty culture; Developing and preparing educational examinations for the state registration and licensure of cosmetologists, barbers, hairstylists, manicurists, estheticians, tattoo artists, and other beauty professionals; Educational services, namely, arranging and conducting educational conferences relating to the cosmetology and beauty profession industry for members of regulatory bodies for such fields; Providing educational examination news, information, and commentary for cosmetologists, barbers, hairstylists, manicurists, estheticians, tattoo artists, and other beauty professionals in the field of the National Interstate Council (NIC) examination program | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2021 |
| 044 | Providing news, information, and commentary in the field of the cosmetology and beauty professional industry for members of regulatory bodies for such fields; Membership services, namely, providing on-line information to members in the fields of cosmetology, barbering, hairstyling, manicuring, esthetics, tattooing, and beauty hygienic care | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2021 |
Related trademarks
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| May 5, 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. |
| Mar 17, 2026 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 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 11, 2026 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 22, 2026 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 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. |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 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. |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 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. |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 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. |
| Nov 13, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | MDSM | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Jun 25, 2025 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |