BECAUSE THERE'S A LOT ON THE LINE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, October 31, 2017, a trademark application was filed for BECAUSE THERE'S A LOT ON THE LINE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BECAUSE THERE'S A LOT ON THE LINE trademark a serial number of 87666975. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, June 16, 2020. This trademark is owned by Apex Brands, Inc.. The BECAUSE THERE'S A LOT ON THE LINE trademark is filed in the Machinery Products, Hand Tool Products, Construction & Repair Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Nut running tools for hand-operated nutrunners, namely, chuck adapters, universal adapters, extension adapters, drivers, extensions, impact and power sockets, magnetic sockets, magnetic bit holders, magnetic hand drivers, nut setters, shanks, and universal wrenches; screwdriving tools for non-electric screwdrivers, namely, adapters, bit holders, chucks, drivers, male and female extensions, hand drivers; insert bits, power bits, reversible sockets, shanks and sockets for hand drills; miscellaneous tools, namely, chucks for hand drills, collets, hand drill holders, hand-operated non-power fastening tools in the nature of bits, sockets, extensions, adapters, and universal joints, hand-operated spline drivers, hand-operated stud setters and top sleeves; and universal joints

Machine tools for the cutting of materials

Maintenance and repair of gear cutting tools

Industrial design services; tool design
because there's a lot on the line

General Information


Serial Number87666975
Word MarkBECAUSE THERE'S A LOT ON THE LINE
Filing DateTuesday, October 31, 2017
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, June 16, 2020
Registration Number6080546
Registration DateTuesday, June 16, 2020
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 19, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesNut running tools for hand-operated nutrunners, namely, chuck adapters, universal adapters, extension adapters, drivers, extensions, impact and power sockets, magnetic sockets, magnetic bit holders, magnetic hand drivers, nut setters, shanks, and universal wrenches; screwdriving tools for non-electric screwdrivers, namely, adapters, bit holders, chucks, drivers, male and female extensions, hand drivers; insert bits, power bits, reversible sockets, shanks and sockets for hand drills; miscellaneous tools, namely, chucks for hand drills, collets, hand drill holders, hand-operated non-power fastening tools in the nature of bits, sockets, extensions, adapters, and universal joints, hand-operated spline drivers, hand-operated stud setters and top sleeves; and universal joints
Goods and ServicesMachine tools for the cutting of materials
Goods and ServicesMaintenance and repair of gear cutting tools
Goods and ServicesIndustrial design services; tool design

Classification Information


International Class007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs.
US Class Codes013, 019, 021, 023, 031, 034, 035
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, November 8, 2017
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, February 28, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, February 28, 2018

International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, November 8, 2017
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, February 28, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, February 28, 2018

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, November 8, 2017
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, February 28, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, February 28, 2018

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, November 8, 2017
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, February 28, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, February 28, 2018

Trademark Owner History


Party NameApex Brands, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressApex, NC 27539

Party NameApex Brands, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressApex, NC 27539

Party NameApex Brands, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressApex, NC 27539

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 3, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, January 16, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 19, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, May 4, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 15, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 8, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, January 19, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, January 19, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 9, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, May 15, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 30, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, June 1, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 19, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Thursday, February 14, 2019SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 16, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 19, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 14, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, February 14, 2019SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, February 14, 2019SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Saturday, February 16, 2019NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 13, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 13, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 12, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, August 12, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, September 11, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, October 7, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 11, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, September 11, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, October 7, 2019SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Monday, October 7, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, May 8, 2020ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, April 7, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, April 13, 2020ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, April 14, 2020CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 14, 2020TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, May 9, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 16, 2020REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 14, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 14, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 14, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 9, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, June 23, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 28, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 8, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY