BIRKENSTOCK TRADITION SINCE 1774 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, June 9, 2015, a trademark application was filed for BIRKENSTOCK TRADITION SINCE 1774 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BIRKENSTOCK TRADITION SINCE 1774 trademark a serial number of 79171591. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Sunday, September 3, 2023. This trademark is owned by Birkenstock Sales GmbH. The BIRKENSTOCK TRADITION SINCE 1774 trademark is filed in the Medical Instrument Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

Leather and imitation leather goods made thereof, namely, carry-all bags, [ handbags, sport bags, purses, money cases in the nature of wallets, keycases, attache cases, ] backpacks [, business card cases in the nature of card holders, travel garment cover bags, toiletry bags sold empty, toiletry kits in the nature of toiletry cases sold empty; animal skins, animal hides; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery ]

[ Clothing, namely, pants, shirts, shorts, jackets, sweaters; ] footwear; [ headgear, namely, hats, caps; ] parts and fittings for footwear, namely, shoe uppers, [ heels, outsoles, ] inner soles, insoles [, parts for shoe bottoms, ] [ foot supports, arch supports ] [ and non-orthopedic shoe inserts; ] inner soles; insoles

[ Advertising; business management; business administration; providing office functions; wholesale and ] retail store services featuring [ paints, varnishes, lacquers, preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood, colorants, mordants, raw natural resins, metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists, printing ink, food dyes, colorants for beverages, shoe dyes, mordants for leather, ink for leather, protective preparations for metals, thinners for paints and lacquers, undersealing for vehicle chassis, silvering powders, gildings, distempers, bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use, cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations, soaps, perfumery, essential oils, ] cosmetics, [ hair lotions, dentifrices, air fragrancing preparations, breath freshening sprays, sachets for perfuming linen, tissues impregnated with cosmetic lotions, tissues impregnated with cleaning preparations, perfumed tissues, ] leather and sho...

Parts and fittings for footwear, namely, foot supports and arch supports
birkenstock tradition since 1774

General Information


Serial Number79171591
Word MarkBIRKENSTOCK TRADITION SINCE 1774
Filing DateTuesday, June 9, 2015
Status706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateSunday, September 3, 2023
Registration Number5019689
Registration DateTuesday, August 16, 2016
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 31, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "BIRKENSTOCK TRADITION SINCE 1774" in a stylized font, appearing in a circular arrangement within the perimeter of a circle with "BIRKENSTOCK" at the top, separated by two dots from the wording "TRADITION SINCE 1774" at the bottom. Within the center of the circle is an upside-down foot, below which appears a Greek cross with four rays projecting from the cross behind the foot.
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, in the heading, " International Class 10 " should be inserted. In the statement, line 13, after bottoms, " feet supports, arch supports " should be deleted.
Goods and ServicesLeather and imitation leather goods made thereof, namely, carry-all bags, [ handbags, sport bags, purses, money cases in the nature of wallets, keycases, attache cases, ] backpacks [, business card cases in the nature of card holders, travel garment cover bags, toiletry bags sold empty, toiletry kits in the nature of toiletry cases sold empty; animal skins, animal hides; trunks and travelling bags; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery ]
Goods and Services[ Clothing, namely, pants, shirts, shorts, jackets, sweaters; ] footwear; [ headgear, namely, hats, caps; ] parts and fittings for footwear, namely, shoe uppers, [ heels, outsoles, ] inner soles, insoles [, parts for shoe bottoms, ] [ foot supports, arch supports ] [ and non-orthopedic shoe inserts; ] inner soles; insoles
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Advertising; business management; business administration; providing office functions; wholesale and ] retail store services featuring [ paints, varnishes, lacquers, preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood, colorants, mordants, raw natural resins, metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists, printing ink, food dyes, colorants for beverages, shoe dyes, mordants for leather, ink for leather, protective preparations for metals, thinners for paints and lacquers, undersealing for vehicle chassis, silvering powders, gildings, distempers, bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use, cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations, soaps, perfumery, essential oils, ] cosmetics, [ hair lotions, dentifrices, air fragrancing preparations, breath freshening sprays, sachets for perfuming linen, tissues impregnated with cosmetic lotions, tissues impregnated with cleaning preparations, perfumed tissues, ] leather and shoe cleaning and polishing preparations, creams for leather, leather preservatives, leather polishes, shoe cleaners, shoe cream, shoe polish, shoe sprays, shoe wax, [ pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations, sanitary preparations for medical purposes, dietetic food and substances adapted for medical or veterinary use, food for babies, dietary supplements for humans and animals, plasters, materials for dressings, material for stopping teeth, dental wax, disinfectants, preparations for destroying vermin, fungicides, herbicides, dietetic substances adapted for medical use, tissues impregnated with pharmaceutical lotions, air deodorising preparations, first-aid boxes and first-aid cushions, filled, medical kits, filled, foot impression materials and foot impression foams, hand-operated hand tools and implements, cutlery, side arms, razors, hair clipping and shearing machines in the nature of hand tools, nail clippers, files, nail buffers, electric or non-electric, manicure and pedicure sets, shaving cases, hand implements for hair curling, non-electric, depilation appliances, electric and non-electric, cuticle tweezers, nippers, razor blades, scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking, supervision, life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments, apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, magnetic data carriers, recording discs, compact discs, DVDs and other digital recording media, mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus, cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment, computers, computer software, fire-extinguishing apparatus, spectacles, sunglasses, spectacle frames, spectacle cases, contact lenses, containers for contact lenses, headphones, bathroom scales, fat measuring scales, digital photo frames, electric light dimmers, electronic publications, downloadable, electronic agendas, ergometers, time switches, laptop bags, tablet and mobile phone cases, parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, surgical, medical, dental and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes and teeth, ] orthopaedic articles, [ suture materials, massage apparatus, pulse meters, electric footwarmers for medical purposes, electric blankets and heating cushions for medical purposes, ] inner soles for corrective treatment for foot conditions, orthopaedic shoe inserts and inserts for orthopaedic footwear, including orthopaedic inner soles incorporating arch supports, orthopaedic supports for feet and shoes, supportive foot bandages, orthopaedic foot pads, orthopaedic arch cushions, supports for flat feet, elasticated supports for the ankle, foot supports, orthopaedic soles for shoes, orthotic inserts for shoes, orthopaedic footwear and footwear for rehabilitation, foot exercises and therapy, and for other medical purposes, parts and fittings for orthopaedic footwear in the nature of wedges, pads, insoles, foam padding, foam pads, and moulded shoe soles, including in the form of orthopaedic full plastic inserts, [ elastic stockings for medical purposes, apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply and sanitary purposes, water filters, air deodorising apparatus, air humidifiers, electric blankets and heating cushions, not for medical purposes, massage bath installations, barbecues, tanning apparatus in the nature of sun beds, ornamental fountains, domestic fireplaces, whirlpools, sauna bath installations, precious metals and their alloys, jewellery, precious stones, horological and chronometric instruments, watch cases and jewellery cases, paper, cardboard, printed matter, bookbinding material, photographs, stationery, adhesives for stationery or household purposes, artists' materials, paintbrushes, typewriters and office requisites except furniture, instructional and teaching material except apparatus, plastic materials for packaging, printers' type, printing blocks, stationery, tissues of paper for removing make-up, disposable paper articles, filtering materials of paper, paper materials for packaging, works of art and figurines of paper or cardboard, and architectural models, bags, pouches and goods of paper, cardboard or plastic for packaging, wrapping and storage, posters, ] leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials, namely, bags, [ handbags, bags for sports, purses, wallets, key cases, key holders, attaché cases, ] backpacks, [ business card cases, garment bags, toilet bags, toilet cases, animal skins, hides, trunks and ] travelling bags, [ umbrellas and parasols, walking sticks, whips, harness and saddlery, non-metallic building materials, non-metallic rigid pipes for building, asphalt, pitch and bitumen, non-metallic transportable buildings, monuments, not of metal, clay, rock crystal, letter boxes of masonry, building glass, safety glass, paint spraying booths, not of metal, insect screens, not of metal, geotextiles, granite, compressed cork, marble, mosaics for building, schists, bird baths not of metal, wall and ceiling panels of wood, plastic and foam, covering and cladding panels, not of metal, strips, not of metal, wall and façade plasters, floor coverings of wood or stone, windows and doors, wall and ceiling panelling of wood, parquet, laminate, tiles, not of metal, wood, porches, not of metal, for building, jalousies, not of metal, non-metallic transportable buildings in the form of summer houses and gazebos, garden pavilions, greenhouses, conservatories, transportable tool sheds, not of metal, building materials of wood, plastic, clay or glass for use in gardening and landscaping, works of art and figurines and statuettes of stone, concrete, marble, non-metal swimming pools, furniture, mirrors, picture frames, furnishings, display boards, bamboo curtains, statues, figurines, works of art and ornaments and decorations, included in this class, containers and closures and holders therefor, dowels, not of metal, non-electric fans for personal use, coathooks, not of metal, non-luminous house numbers, not of metal, fixed towel dispensers, not of metal, baskets, not of metal, garment covers for storage, mattresses, massage tables, sleeping bags for camping, slatted bed frames, inflatable publicity objects, air mattresses, not for medical purposes, air cushions, not for medical purposes, tent pegs, not of metal, roller blinds of textile or of plastic, household or kitchen utensils and containers, combs and sponges, ] brushes except paint brushes, [ brush-making materials, articles for cleaning purposes, steelwool, unworked or semi-worked glass except glass used in building, glassware, porcelain and earthenware, cosmetic utensils, fitted picnic baskets, comb cases, shaving brush stands, perfume burners, shoe horns, non-electric wax-polishing appliances for shoes, shoe trees, boot trees, fitted vanity cases, non-electric portable coldboxes, toothbrushes, textiles and textile goods, bed covers, table covers, household textiles, shower curtains of textile, sanitary flannel, wall hangings of textile, ] clothing, footwear, [ headgear, ] parts and fittings for footwear, namely, shoe uppers, [ heels, outsoles, ] inner soles, insoles, parts for shoe bottoms, [ foot supports, arch supports and ] shoe inserts, insoles, inner soles [, lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid, buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles, artificial flowers, fruits and plants, badges for wear, not of precious metal, ornamental novelty badges and buttons, patches, brooches as clothing accessories, haberdashery, except thread, hair ornaments, hair curlers, other than hand implements, false hair, shoe ornaments, not of precious metal, numerals or letters for marking linen, carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors, non-textile wall hangings, games and playthings, gymnastic and sporting articles, decorations for christmas trees, mobiles, video game machines, game consoles, controllers for game consoles, parts and fittings for gymnastic and sporting articles, meat, fish, poultry and game, meat extracts, preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables, jellies, jams, compotes, eggs, milk and milk products, edible oils and fats, milk beverages, milk predominating, prepared meals, consisting predominantly of meat, fish, poultry, game, vegetables, eggs, milk or milk products, coffee, tea, cocoa and artificial coffee, rice, tapioca and sago, flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices, sugar, honey, treacle, yeast, baking powder, salt, mustard, vinegar, sauces, condiments, spices, ice, prepared meals, consisting predominantly of pasta, rice, pizza, grains and agricultural, horticultural and forestry products in the nature of seeds and bulbs for horticultural, horticultural and forestry products, trees, mulches; live animals, fresh fruits and vegetables, seeds, natural plants and flowers, foodstuffs for animals, malt, beers, mineral and aerated waters and other non-alcoholic beverages, fruit beverages and fruit juices, syrups and other preparations for making beverages; professional business consulting; marketing consulting ]
NOT AVAILABLE"SINCE 1774"
Goods and ServicesParts and fittings for footwear, namely, foot supports and arch supports

Classification Information


International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes026, 039, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, May 24, 2017
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 3, 2015
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 3, 2015
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 3, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBirkenstock US BidCo, Inc.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressUS

Party NameBirkenstock Sales GmbH
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Party NameBirkenstock Sales GmbH
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Party NameBirkenstock Sales GmbH
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, September 3, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Sunday, September 27, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, August 27, 2015SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Tuesday, September 8, 2015APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Friday, September 18, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, April 27, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, September 28, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Monday, September 28, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Monday, September 28, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Saturday, October 17, 2015REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, March 28, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, March 28, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 28, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, April 27, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 27, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, January 30, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Wednesday, April 27, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, April 27, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 11, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 31, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 31, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Friday, June 24, 2016CORRECTION CREATED FOR IB
Friday, June 24, 2016CORRECTION SENT TO IB
Tuesday, August 16, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 16, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Friday, October 6, 2017CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Monday, January 30, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Thursday, March 9, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 12, 2017CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Friday, May 12, 2017USPTO CORRECTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, May 19, 2017USPTO CORRECTION PROCESSED BY IB
Saturday, May 20, 2017FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, May 25, 2017CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - NO REVIEW REQUIRED
Wednesday, June 21, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 21, 2017CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Wednesday, October 11, 2017CORRECTION FROM THE IB EXAMINED, NO ACTION IS NEEDED
Wednesday, February 21, 2018PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Friday, March 2, 2018INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE
Monday, February 8, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, February 8, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, February 8, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, February 8, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, February 8, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Monday, February 8, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 16, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 15, 2023TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Saturday, October 9, 2021NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, May 27, 2022CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB
Friday, November 18, 2022NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, January 20, 2023NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Sunday, September 3, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, September 3, 2023REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
Sunday, September 3, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Thursday, January 18, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 18, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, January 18, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 3, 2024PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Tuesday, June 11, 2024PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Saturday, May 11, 2024PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
Saturday, May 11, 2024INVALIDATION PROCESSED