BIG TEN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 22, 1992, a trademark application was filed for BIG TEN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BIG TEN trademark a serial number of 74296577. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, January 31, 2025. This trademark is owned by Big Ten Conference, Inc., The. The BIG TEN trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

all-purpose athletic bags, backpacks and fanny packs

plush toys, games and athletic equipment; namely, board games, action skill games, [ yo-yos, dominoes, ] balls (soccerballs, volleyballs, baseballs, golfballs, footballs and miniature footballs), [ fishing tackle, ] flying discs, hockey pucks, golf tees, balloons, swim floats for recreational use, and swim action game equipment; namely, volleyballs and basketballs for pools

wearing apparel; namely, jerseys, warm-ups, shirts, shorts, jackets, infantwear, sleepwear, pants, shoes, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks

beverage glassware, plastic coasters and mugs
big ten

General Information


Serial Number74296577
Word MarkBIG TEN
Filing DateWednesday, July 22, 1992
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, January 31, 2025
Registration Number1858081
Registration DateTuesday, October 11, 1994
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 4, 1993

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesall-purpose athletic bags, backpacks and fanny packs
Goods and Servicesplush toys, games and athletic equipment; namely, board games, action skill games, [ yo-yos, dominoes, ] balls (soccerballs, volleyballs, baseballs, golfballs, footballs and miniature footballs), [ fishing tackle, ] flying discs, hockey pucks, golf tees, balloons, swim floats for recreational use, and swim action game equipment; namely, volleyballs and basketballs for pools
Pseudo MarkBIG 10
Goods and Serviceswearing apparel; namely, jerseys, warm-ups, shirts, shorts, jackets, infantwear, sleepwear, pants, shoes, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks
Goods and Servicesbeverage glassware, plastic coasters and mugs

Classification Information


International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 1, 1992
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 30, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 30, 1992

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 Codes003
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 1, 1992
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 30, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 30, 1991

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 033, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 1, 1992
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 30, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 30, 1991

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 1, 1992
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 30, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 30, 1992

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBig Ten Conference, Inc., The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressRosemont, IL 60018

Party NameBig Ten Conference, Inc., The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressPark Ridge, IL 60068

Party NameBig Ten Conference, Inc., The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressPark Ridge, IL 60068

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, September 24, 1992EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, September 14, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, January 5, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 25, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 1, 1992PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, October 26, 1992EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, October 28, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 2, 1993NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, May 4, 1993PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 27, 1993NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, November 1, 1993USE AMENDMENT FILED
Saturday, January 1, 1994STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, March 18, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, January 24, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, June 10, 1994CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 4, 1994ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, October 11, 1994REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 8, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED
Wednesday, July 19, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, May 28, 2004REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, July 28, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 28, 2004REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, October 4, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, March 31, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, April 1, 2011TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, April 8, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, April 18, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, April 18, 2011REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Wednesday, September 24, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, October 4, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, October 4, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, October 4, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, October 8, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, January 31, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, January 31, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, January 31, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, January 31, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 11, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 6, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, June 6, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT