BIGGER THE DOT - BETTER THE FISHING Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, May 6, 1994, a trademark application was filed for BIGGER THE DOT - BETTER THE FISHING with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BIGGER THE DOT - BETTER THE FISHING trademark a serial number of 74522841. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 28, 2025. This trademark is owned by Elliott Sales Corporation. The BIGGER THE DOT - BETTER THE FISHING trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

fishing guide books and calendars
bigger the dot - better the fishing

General Information


Serial Number74522841
Word MarkBIGGER THE DOT - BETTER THE FISHING
Filing DateFriday, May 6, 1994
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 28, 2025
Registration Number1894097
Registration DateTuesday, May 16, 1995
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 21, 1995

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesfishing guide books and calendars

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 Codes037, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 28, 2025
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1939
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1939

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGEIGER BROS.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLEWISTON, ME 04240

Party NameELLIOT SALES LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLEWISTON, ME 04240

Party NameElliott Sales Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTacoma, WA 984052799

Party NameElliott Sales Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTacoma, WA 984052799

Party NameElliott Sales Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTacoma, WA 984052799

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, September 22, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, October 20, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 23, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, February 21, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 16, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 14, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, July 17, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, May 3, 2005FAX RECEIVED
Thursday, May 5, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 5, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, July 5, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 5, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, July 5, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, June 21, 2006AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, August 29, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 15, 2009TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 15, 2009ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 20, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, May 6, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, May 22, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 22, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, May 22, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, May 22, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 16, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, November 28, 2025CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9