BIG TEN CENTENNIAL SINCE 1896 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 27, 1996, a trademark application was filed for BIG TEN CENTENNIAL SINCE 1896 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BIG TEN CENTENNIAL SINCE 1896 trademark a serial number of 75064527. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, December 20, 2003. This trademark is owned by Big Ten Conference, Inc., The. The BIG TEN CENTENNIAL SINCE 1896 trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

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

all-purpose athletic bags, backpacks and fanny packs

beverage glassware, plastic coasters and mugs

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

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

entertainment services, namely, sponsoring and coordinating the presentation of athletic events and contests, and educational services, namely, conducting clinics and classes in the field of athletics and drug abuse prevention, and distributing course materials in connection therewith

association services, namely promoting the interests of member institutions participating in various sports attractions
big ten centennial since 1896

General Information


Serial Number75064527
Word MarkBIG TEN CENTENNIAL SINCE 1896
Filing DateTuesday, February 27, 1996
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, December 20, 2003
Registration Number2045797
Registration DateTuesday, March 18, 1997
Mark Drawing3S17 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 24, 1996

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 2, lines 1 and 2, "1-2-1995", should be deleted, and "7-1-1995", should be inserted.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"SINCE 1896" and "CENTENNIAL"
Goods and Servicespublications, namely books, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, journals, magazines, handbooks, manuals and programs, all relating to athletic activities
Goods and Servicesall-purpose athletic bags, backpacks and fanny packs
Goods and Servicesbeverage glassware, plastic coasters and mugs
Goods and Serviceswearing apparel, namely jerseys, warm-ups, shirts, shorts, jackets, infantwear, sleepwear, pants, shoes, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks
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
Goods and Servicesentertainment services, namely, sponsoring and coordinating the presentation of athletic events and contests, and educational services, namely, conducting clinics and classes in the field of athletics and drug abuse prevention, and distributing course materials in connection therewith
Goods and Servicesassociation services, namely promoting the interests of member institutions participating in various sports attractions

Classification Information


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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, December 20, 2003
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 2, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 2, 1995

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, December 20, 2003
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 2, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 2, 1995

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, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, December 20, 2003
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, July 1, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, July 1, 1995

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, December 20, 2003
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 2, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 2, 1995

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, December 20, 2003
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 2, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 2, 1995

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, December 20, 2003
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 2, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 2, 1995

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, December 20, 2003
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 2, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 2, 1995

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBig Ten Conference, Inc., The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressPark Ridge, IL 60068

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
Saturday, December 20, 2003CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Friday, September 12, 1997CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Friday, March 28, 1997SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, March 18, 1997REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 24, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, November 22, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, October 15, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 19, 1996EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, August 26, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER