A SUBSTITUTE RENT-A-CAR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, January 28, 2003, a trademark application was filed for A SUBSTITUTE RENT-A-CAR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the A SUBSTITUTE RENT-A-CAR trademark a serial number of 78207802. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, March 5, 2015. This trademark is owned by Affiliated Car Rental, L.L.C.. The A SUBSTITUTE RENT-A-CAR trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Insurance & Financial Services categories with the following description:

Paper goods and printed matter, namely, forms, booklets and training manuals all featuring and in the field of providing members with a source of insurance, training and support necessary to operate a vehicle rental business

Business development services, namely providing start-up support for businesses of others, namely vehicle rental companies

Insurance brokerage services, namely providing master fleet insurance to independent non-franchised car rental companies; risk management and insurance claims administration for vehicle rental companies
a substitute rent-a-car

General Information


Serial Number78207802
Word MarkA SUBSTITUTE RENT-A-CAR
Filing DateTuesday, January 28, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, March 5, 2015
Registration Number2960819
Registration DateTuesday, June 7, 2005
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 11, 2004

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"RENT-A-CAR"
Goods and ServicesPaper goods and printed matter, namely, forms, booklets and training manuals all featuring and in the field of providing members with a source of insurance, training and support necessary to operate a vehicle rental business
Goods and ServicesBusiness development services, namely providing start-up support for businesses of others, namely vehicle rental companies
Goods and ServicesInsurance brokerage services, namely providing master fleet insurance to independent non-franchised car rental companies; risk management and insurance claims administration for vehicle rental companies
Lining/Stippling StatementThe stippling is a part of the mark.
Pseudo MarkAFFILIATED SUBSTITUTE RENT A CAR

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 4, 2004
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 1, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 1, 2003

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, February 4, 2004
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 1, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 1, 2003

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSunday, March 14, 2004
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 1, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 1, 2003

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAffiliated Car Rental, L.L.C.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type10 - Limited Liability Joint Stock Company
AddressCocoa Beach, FL 32931

Party NameAffiliated Car Rental, L.L.C.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type10 - Limited Liability Joint Stock Company
AddressCocoa Beach, FL 32931

Party NameAffiliated Car Rental, L.L.C.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type10 - Limited Liability Joint Stock Company
AddressCocoa Beach, FL 32931

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 5, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED
Thursday, March 5, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 5, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, February 27, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 12, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 14, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED
Thursday, July 14, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, July 14, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, June 3, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 7, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 1, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 31, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 29, 2005LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, March 21, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 18, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, March 14, 2005ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, March 14, 2005STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, January 24, 2005USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, March 8, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 7, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, January 24, 2005TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 3, 2004NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 11, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, April 21, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 9, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 22, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 22, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 15, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, July 8, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER