AKC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 27, 2021, a trademark application was filed for AKC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AKC trademark a serial number of 97191152. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, July 25, 2023. This trademark is owned by The American Kennel Club, Inc.. The AKC trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Medical Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Natural Agricultural Products, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, the provision and production of continuing dog-related programs, segments and shows provided through the Internet and streaming platforms; entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable videos and television programs featuring dog-related content via a video-on-demand service

Hand grips, stands, and mounts adapted for handheld electronic devices, namely, smartphones and tablet computers

dog apparel; tote bags; dog collars; dog leashes; Non-metal dog waste bag dispensers adapted for use with leashes

disposable house training pads for pets

printed award certificates; printed posters; bumper stickers; loose leaf binders; binders for office use

Broadcasting of dog-related programs, videos and audio content via television and over the internet

embroidered patches for clothing; cloth patches for clothing; award ribbons in the nature of prize ribbons

non-medicated grooming preparations in the nature of shampoos for dogs, dog ear wash and dog facial wash; carpet cleaners; odor removers for pets

clothing jackets, shirts, vests, hoodies, scarves, hats

felt pennants, cloth pennants, pennants of textile

DNA test kit consisting of medical diagnostic apparatus for testing DNA samples

mugs; lunch bags, not of paper; thermal tumblers for use as drinking glasses; travel mugs; drinking glasses

Dog beds; dog booster seats being dog furniture; chairs; fitted covers for dog furniture in the nature of dog seat covers

edible dog treats
akc

General Information


Serial Number97191152
Word MarkAKC
Filing DateMonday, December 27, 2021
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, July 25, 2023
Registration Number7118193
Registration DateTuesday, July 25, 2023
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 9, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, the provision and production of continuing dog-related programs, segments and shows provided through the Internet and streaming platforms; entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable videos and television programs featuring dog-related content via a video-on-demand service
Pseudo MarkAMERICAN KENNEL CLUB
Goods and ServicesHand grips, stands, and mounts adapted for handheld electronic devices, namely, smartphones and tablet computers
Goods and Servicesdog apparel; tote bags; dog collars; dog leashes; Non-metal dog waste bag dispensers adapted for use with leashes
Goods and Servicesdisposable house training pads for pets
Goods and Servicesprinted award certificates; printed posters; bumper stickers; loose leaf binders; binders for office use
Goods and ServicesBroadcasting of dog-related programs, videos and audio content via television and over the internet
Goods and Servicesembroidered patches for clothing; cloth patches for clothing; award ribbons in the nature of prize ribbons
Goods and Servicesnon-medicated grooming preparations in the nature of shampoos for dogs, dog ear wash and dog facial wash; carpet cleaners; odor removers for pets
Goods and Servicesclothing jackets, shirts, vests, hoodies, scarves, hats
Goods and Servicesfelt pennants, cloth pennants, pennants of textile
Goods and ServicesDNA test kit consisting of medical diagnostic apparatus for testing DNA samples
Goods and Servicesmugs; lunch bags, not of paper; thermal tumblers for use as drinking glasses; travel mugs; drinking glasses
Goods and ServicesDog beds; dog booster seats being dog furniture; chairs; fitted covers for dog furniture in the nature of dog seat covers
Goods and Servicesedible dog treats

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 28, 2023
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 3, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 3, 2001

International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, February 27, 2023
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 22, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 22, 2007

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 4, 2022
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 13, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 13, 2018

International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes026, 039, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 4, 2022
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 3, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 3, 2001

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 DateTuesday, January 4, 2022
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, December 3, 2021
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, December 3, 2021

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 28, 2023
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 3, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 3, 2001

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 28, 2023
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 3, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 3, 2001

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 4, 2022
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 3, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 3, 2001

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 4, 2022
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 3, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 3, 2001

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 4, 2022
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 3, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 3, 2001

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 4, 2022
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1941
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1941

International Class031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
US Class Codes001, 046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 4, 2022
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 3, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 3, 2001

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 4, 2022
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, April 26, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, April 26, 1992

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 4, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, April 26, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, April 26, 1992

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe American Kennel Club, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10178

Party NameThe American Kennel Club, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10178

Party NameThe American Kennel Club, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10178

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, July 25, 2023NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, July 25, 2023REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 9, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 9, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, April 19, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 5, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 28, 2023EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, March 28, 2023NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 28, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 28, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, February 27, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, February 27, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, February 27, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 30, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 30, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 30, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, August 29, 2022ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 4, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, December 30, 2021NEW APPLICATION ENTERED