ARK ENCOUNTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, October 28, 2010, a trademark application was filed for ARK ENCOUNTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ARK ENCOUNTER trademark a serial number of 85163507. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, August 2, 2024. This trademark is owned by Answers in Genesis, Inc.. The ARK ENCOUNTER trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Compact discs featuring Christian apologetics

Infant toys; plastic character toys; plush toys; scale model vehicles; stuffed toy animals; toy animals; toy figures

Pads; religious books; flash cards; educational books in the field of Christian apologetics; publications, namely, training manuals in the field of Christian apologetics

Sweat shirts; ponchos
ark encounter

General Information


Serial Number85163507
Word MarkARK ENCOUNTER
Filing DateThursday, October 28, 2010
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, August 2, 2024
Registration Number4684923
Registration DateTuesday, February 10, 2015
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 4, 2011

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of stylized letters that make up the work "ARK" including a dove of peace as part of the letter "K" holding a small branch in its beak. The bottom of the "ARK" wording features a wave design. The stylized wording "ENCOUNTER" is below the word "ARK".
Goods and ServicesCompact discs featuring Christian apologetics
Goods and ServicesInfant toys; plastic character toys; plush toys; scale model vehicles; stuffed toy animals; toy animals; toy figures
Goods and ServicesPads; religious books; flash cards; educational books in the field of Christian apologetics; publications, namely, training manuals in the field of Christian apologetics
Goods and ServicesSweat shirts; ponchos
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLE"ARK"

Classification Information


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, November 2, 2010
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 25, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 25, 2014

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, November 2, 2010
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 25, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 25, 2014

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 2, 2010
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 25, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 25, 2014

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 2, 2010
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 25, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 25, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAnswers in Genesis, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPetersburg, KY 41080

Party NameAnswers in Genesis, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPetersburg, KY 41080

Party NameAnswers in Genesis, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPetersburg, KY 41080

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, January 20, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 20, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 20, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 20, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 20, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, November 1, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, November 2, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, November 3, 2010NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, November 16, 2010TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 16, 2010TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Tuesday, October 4, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 20, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 20, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, August 11, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, August 25, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, August 30, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, October 4, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Thursday, May 24, 2012SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 24, 2012SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, May 24, 2012SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, November 20, 2012SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Friday, November 23, 2012SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Saturday, November 24, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 4, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 29, 2011NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Saturday, May 26, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 20, 2012SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, November 23, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 29, 2013TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 29, 2013DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Friday, June 7, 2013ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST
Wednesday, June 26, 2013DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, June 27, 2013CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED
Thursday, June 27, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 29, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 29, 2013SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, June 26, 2013SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013RESPONSE TO ITU OFFICE ACTION ENTERED
Wednesday, October 16, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 16, 2013SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Saturday, October 19, 2013SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Tuesday, May 20, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, December 1, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, December 1, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, October 22, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 6, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 6, 2014SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Monday, May 19, 2014SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Thursday, December 11, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, December 30, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 30, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 30, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, January 7, 2015ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, December 16, 2014SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Tuesday, December 16, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 16, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 10, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, February 10, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, February 20, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, February 20, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, January 8, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, May 24, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, February 20, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, February 20, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, February 20, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 20, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, April 17, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, April 17, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 5, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 5, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 5, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 5, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 5, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Saturday, February 10, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 14, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, August 2, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 2, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, August 2, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, August 2, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, April 17, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.