USPTO serial 99632550
INSTITUTE FOR QUEER-AFFIRMING BUSINESSES
Status 641Office Action
- Filing date
- Feb 4, 2026
- Status date
- Jun 9, 2026
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- BARREDA, AMBER KYLEE
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What this means
The USPTO has issued an Office Action on this application. A response is typically required before the deadline, or the application can be abandoned.
Deadline: September 9, 2026
Office Action issues
The USPTO examiner found no conflicting marks, which is a positive step, but refused your trademark because it is considered merely descriptive of your services.
Owner
Institute for Queer-Affirming Businesses
Spokane, WA, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | On-line business directories featuring businesses certified through courses in queer-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive business practices. | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, providing training of businesses for certification in the field of queer-affirming and LGBTQ+ inclusive business practices. | ACTIVE | — |
Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2026 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Jun 9, 2026 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Jun 9, 2026 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Jun 2, 2026 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Jun 1, 2026 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Feb 4, 2026 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Feb 4, 2026 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |