| Serial Number | 86885055 |
| Word Mark | BETTER CHARCOAL. BETTER BBQ B&B BETTER BURNING CHARCOAL SINCE 1961 WWW.BBCHARCOAL.COM |
| Filing Date | Monday, January 25, 2016 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, August 24, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 5017999 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 9, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 24, 2016 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of an oval with the phrase "B&B BETTER BURNING CHARCOAL SINCE 1961" in the center with the phrase "BETTER CHARCOAL. BETTER BBQ" above the oval with flames behind it. At the bottom of the logo, in a rectangular shape attached to the oval shape is the phrase "WWW.BBCHARCOAL.COM". The oval has two outlines and the rectangular shape attached to it is also outlined. |
| Pseudo Mark | BETTER CHARCOAL. BETTER BARBEQUE B AND B BETTER BURNING CHARCOAL NINETEEN SIXTY ONE BBCHARCOAL |
| Goods and Services | Charcoal briquettes; [ Fireplace logs; ] Lump charcoal; Wood chips for smoking and grilling [ ; Wood logs for fuel ] |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "BETTER CHARCOAL" AND "BETTER BURNING CHARCOAL SINCE 1961" AND "WWW.BBCHARCOAL.COM" |
| International Class | 004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 006, 015 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 29, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 004 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, January 1, 2011 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, January 1, 2011 |
| Party Name | DURAFLAME, INC. |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | HENDERSON, NV 89052 |
| Party Name | B&B Charcoal Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Henderson, NV 89052 |
| Party Name | B&B Charcoal Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Seguin, TX 781558242 |
| Party Name | B&B Charcoal Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Seguin, TX 781558242 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, January 29, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 28, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Saturday, January 30, 2016 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 10, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, March 17, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, March 17, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 17, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 31, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, March 31, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 31, 2016 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 31, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, March 31, 2016 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Monday, April 18, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, April 19, 2016 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, May 4, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 24, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 24, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 9, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, October 19, 2017 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, October 19, 2017 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Monday, August 9, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, October 19, 2017 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Saturday, August 9, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |