BIG TEN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, August 8, 1994, 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 74558125. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, April 18, 2016. This trademark is owned by Big Ten Conference, Inc., The. The BIG TEN trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

entertainment services, namely sponsoring and coordinating the presentation of athletic events and contests

publications, namely books, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, journals, magazines, handbooks, manuals and programs relating to athletic activities

association services, namely promoting the interests of member institutions participating in various sports attractions
big ten

General Information


Serial Number74558125
Word MarkBIG TEN
Filing DateMonday, August 8, 1994
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, April 18, 2016
Registration Number1969353
Registration DateTuesday, April 23, 1996
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 30, 1996

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesentertainment services, namely sponsoring and coordinating the presentation of athletic events and contests
Goods and Servicespublications, namely books, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, journals, magazines, handbooks, manuals and programs relating to athletic activities
Pseudo MarkBIG 10
Goods and Servicesassociation services, namely promoting the interests of member institutions participating in various sports attractions

Classification Information


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 DateThursday, November 10, 1994
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1916
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1916

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 Codes038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, November 10, 1994
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1916
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1916

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, November 10, 1994
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1916
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1916

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
Wednesday, November 1, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 29, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, January 30, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 23, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 18, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, January 19, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 20, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 6, 1995LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Wednesday, April 17, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 17, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, June 13, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, February 21, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 21, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, April 18, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, August 11, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, April 23, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 6, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, April 15, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, April 18, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, April 18, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, April 18, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 6, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT