USPTO trademark

NEXT STEPS

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 41

"NEXT STEPS" is a word mark owned by Messiah University, filed at the USPTO on January 14, 2025. It is registered and covers class 41 (Education and Entertainment).

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Data current as of October 21, 2025Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since October 21, 2025
Filed: January 14, 2025
Registered: October 21, 2025
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 98960262
Registration no.: 7991573
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 1 class

Ownership

Who owns NEXT STEPS

The owner and representative on file with the office.

Owner

Messiah University

Mechanicsburg, United States

Representative

Kevin M. Gold, Esquire

Pillar+Aught

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services NEXT STEPS is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

41Class 41 · Education and Entertainment
Educational services, namely, conducting classes in the field of developing employment opportunities and independence for students with intellectual disabilities

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

October 21, 2025Notice of registration confirmation emailed
October 21, 2025Registered-principal register
September 2, 2025Official gazette publication confirmation e-mailed
September 2, 2025Published for opposition
August 27, 2025Notification of notice of publication e-mailed
July 28, 2025Approved for pub - principal register
July 2, 2025Correspondence received in law office
July 2, 2025Teas/email correspondence entered
July 2, 2025Teas response to office action received
July 1, 2025Notification of non-final action e-mailed

5 earlier steps on the official record.

FAQ

About NEXT STEPS

Who owns the trademark "NEXT STEPS"?

The USPTO trademark "NEXT STEPS" (application 98960262) is owned by Messiah University.

What is the status of "NEXT STEPS"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "NEXT STEPS" registered?

It was registered on October 21, 2025.

API

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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d2a55-3d6e-7579-916f-a340bb6a337f",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "NEXT STEPS",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "98960262",
  "filing_date": "2025-01-14",
  "nice_classes": [
    41
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "Messiah University",
      "entity_id": null
    }
  ]
}