B&C Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, January 12, 2015, a trademark application was filed for B&C with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the B&C trademark a serial number of 79168531. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Tuesday, April 18, 2023. This trademark is owned by The Cotton Group S.A.. The B&C trademark is filed in the Leather Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

[ Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes, namely, textile fabrics for use in the manufacture of table napkins, garments, bags, jackets, gloves, and apparel; bed covers; textile and plastic bed covers; textile and plastic table covers ]

[ Trunks and suitcases, briefcases, garment bags for travel, leatherware in the nature of traveling sets comprised of trunks and suitcases, handbags, nets or bags for shopping, namely, string bags for shopping, wheeled bags, leatherware in the nature of key cases, beach bags, travel bags, backpacks, bags for campers, namely, dry bags, sports bags, unfitted vanity cases, boxes of leather or imitation leather, walking sticks, schoolbags, school satchels, purses not of precious metal, wallets, umbrellas, parasols, bags of leather or imitation leather ]

Clothing, namely, [ shorts, ] shirts, blouses, tops, [ slacks, trousers, skirts, dresses, ] jackets, coats, raincoats, fleece tops, [ capes, overalls, scarves, caps, hats, ] sweatshirts, [ jogging suits, ] sweat [ and wrist ] bands, [ jumpsuits, leggings, ] T-shirts, polo shirts, tank tops, sweaters, [ cardigans, ] vests [, belts, ties, swimwear, gloves, aprons, neckwear; footwear; headgear, namely, hats, caps ]
b&c

General Information


Serial Number79168531
Word MarkB&C
Filing DateMonday, January 12, 2015
Status707 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateTuesday, April 18, 2023
Registration Number5056669
Registration DateTuesday, October 11, 2016
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 26, 2016

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "B" and "C" with the sign "&" in between and two lines above and below.
Goods and Services[ Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes, namely, textile fabrics for use in the manufacture of table napkins, garments, bags, jackets, gloves, and apparel; bed covers; textile and plastic bed covers; textile and plastic table covers ]
Goods and Services[ Trunks and suitcases, briefcases, garment bags for travel, leatherware in the nature of traveling sets comprised of trunks and suitcases, handbags, nets or bags for shopping, namely, string bags for shopping, wheeled bags, leatherware in the nature of key cases, beach bags, travel bags, backpacks, bags for campers, namely, dry bags, sports bags, unfitted vanity cases, boxes of leather or imitation leather, walking sticks, schoolbags, school satchels, purses not of precious metal, wallets, umbrellas, parasols, bags of leather or imitation leather ]
Pseudo MarkB AND C
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, [ shorts, ] shirts, blouses, tops, [ slacks, trousers, skirts, dresses, ] jackets, coats, raincoats, fleece tops, [ capes, overalls, scarves, caps, hats, ] sweatshirts, [ jogging suits, ] sweat [ and wrist ] bands, [ jumpsuits, leggings, ] T-shirts, polo shirts, tank tops, sweaters, [ cardigans, ] vests [, belts, ties, swimwear, gloves, aprons, neckwear; footwear; headgear, namely, hats, caps ]

Classification Information


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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateTuesday, April 18, 2023
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateTuesday, April 18, 2023
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, July 13, 2015
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Cotton Group
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWaterloo B-1410
BE

Party NameThe Cotton Group S.A.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressB-1410 Waterloo
BE

Party NameThe Cotton Group S.A.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressB-1410 Waterloo
BE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, July 9, 2015SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, July 10, 2015LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, July 13, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, July 13, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, July 15, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, July 16, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Friday, July 17, 2015APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Friday, July 17, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Friday, July 17, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, August 7, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, October 23, 2015CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Thursday, November 12, 2015CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUIRED
Thursday, November 12, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, November 13, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, December 18, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, May 9, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 12, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 12, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 19, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, May 24, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 24, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, June 10, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, June 17, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, June 30, 2016NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 6, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 6, 2016NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, July 6, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Tuesday, July 26, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 26, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 11, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 21, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, January 11, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, February 14, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Tuesday, February 14, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Friday, March 3, 2017FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, May 3, 2018CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Friday, September 7, 2018CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Wednesday, October 10, 2018CORRECTION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED
Monday, October 11, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, September 30, 2022TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 18, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 18, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED
Tuesday, April 18, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Monday, December 18, 2023PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Thursday, December 28, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, December 28, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, December 28, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 28, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 28, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 28, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 3, 2024INVALIDATION PROCESSED
Wednesday, January 3, 2024PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
Sunday, January 21, 2024NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Monday, January 29, 2024PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Thursday, January 30, 2025INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Saturday, October 11, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 14, 2025TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Thursday, November 27, 2025NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED