AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE MOTOR OIL MATTERS Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Thursday, May 17, 2012, a trademark application was filed for AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE MOTOR OIL MATTERS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE MOTOR OIL MATTERS trademark a serial number of 85627797. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, September 29, 2020. This trademark is owned by American Petroleum Institute. The AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE MOTOR OIL MATTERS trademark is filed in the category with the following description:

Engine oil distribution, motor vehicle engine oil installation, and motor vehicle oil change services
american petroleum institute motor oil matters

General Information

Serial Number85627797
Word MarkAMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE MOTOR OIL MATTERS
Filing DateThursday, May 17, 2012
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, September 29, 2020
Registration Number4637581
Registration DateTuesday, November 11, 2014
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 26, 2013

Trademark Statements

Goods and ServicesEngine oil distribution, motor vehicle engine oil installation, and motor vehicle oil change services
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the design of a starburst with a circle inside of the starburst. Along the top half of the outer edge of the circle is the wording "AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE" with a star on each end of the wording. In the middle of the circle are the words "MOTOR OIL MATTERS" on a striped background.
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Certification Mark StatementThe certification mark, as intended to be used by authorized persons, is intended to certify that businesses and individuals handling engine oils have a sufficient quality control system and record keeping process as defined by applicant's standards to ensure that the type of engine oil is identified correctly according to various industry standards and to verify the chain of custody for the engine oil from time it leaves the manufacturer to the time that it is installed in the consumer's motor vehicle.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"PETROLEUM" AND "MOTOR OIL"

Classification Information

International ClassB -
US Class CodesB
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, May 23, 2012
Primary CodeB
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 1, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 1, 2012

Trademark Owner History

Party NameAmerican Petroleum Institute
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20001
Party NameAmerican Petroleum Institute
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20005
Party NameAmerican Petroleum Institute
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20005

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, November 11, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 29, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 29, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 22, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 14, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, August 14, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, August 14, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, August 14, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 14, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 21, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 11, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, March 25, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, March 25, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 11, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 10, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, October 9, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, October 9, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, October 9, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, October 9, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, September 19, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 3, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 3, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 3, 2014SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Thursday, May 29, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, May 5, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, May 5, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Saturday, April 26, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, April 25, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Monday, April 21, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, April 21, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 11, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 10, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 23, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Saturday, December 7, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 23, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 23, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, February 26, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 26, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 6, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, January 18, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, January 18, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 18, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, January 18, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, January 18, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, January 18, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, January 10, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 10, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 9, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, January 2, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, July 9, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 9, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 9, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 3, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 24, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, May 23, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, May 21, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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