BUG-A-SALT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, December 8, 2009, a trademark application was filed for BUG-A-SALT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BUG-A-SALT trademark a serial number of 77888530. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, February 28, 2022. This trademark is owned by SKELL inc. The BUG-A-SALT trademark is filed in the Hand Tool Products category with the following description:

Hand-operated bug killing device in the nature of a sprayer that shoots salt
bug-a-salt

General Information


Serial Number77888530
Word MarkBUG-A-SALT
Filing DateTuesday, December 8, 2009
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, February 28, 2022
Registration Number4202717
Registration DateTuesday, September 4, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 8, 2010

Trademark Statements


Description of Mark The mark consists of a bug like creature with two antennae on top of its head, two big eyes, a v nose and zigzag mouth, two large pincher like legs, standing upright and shaped like a snowman with bow tie and buttons all above the stylized wording "BUG-A-SALT".
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 1," SKELL "INC"" should be deleted, and SKELL inc should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesHand-operated bug killing device in the nature of a sprayer that shoots salt
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, December 12, 2009
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 1, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 8, 2010

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSKELL inc
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSanta Monica, CA 90405

Party NameSKELL inc
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSanta Monica, CA 90405

Party NameSKELL inc
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSanta Monica, CA 90405

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, November 1, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 1, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 1, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 2, 2023NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Saturday, March 25, 2023CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Tuesday, March 21, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 7, 2022TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, August 22, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, August 22, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 22, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 22, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 22, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, April 11, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, March 31, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, March 31, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 31, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, March 31, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, March 31, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, February 28, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, February 28, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, February 28, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, February 17, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, February 15, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 9, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, September 4, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 25, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 25, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 25, 2018POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Saturday, April 14, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, April 5, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, April 5, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, February 22, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 22, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 3, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, October 31, 2017NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, September 4, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, February 27, 2014CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Thursday, February 20, 2014SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Thursday, February 20, 2014TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 11, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 4, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 1, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 31, 2012LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, July 28, 2012ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, July 26, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 26, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, July 14, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, June 22, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 22, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 22, 2012SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Friday, June 8, 2012STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, June 6, 2012USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, June 6, 2012TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 24, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, April 20, 2012SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, February 3, 2012SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, March 14, 2012NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 13, 2012SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION
Tuesday, March 13, 2012PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Tuesday, March 13, 2012TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Monday, March 5, 2012ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, March 5, 2012ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Friday, September 16, 2011NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, September 15, 2011SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, August 3, 2011SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, September 14, 2011SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION
Wednesday, September 14, 2011PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Wednesday, September 14, 2011TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 6, 2011ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, September 5, 2011ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Wednesday, October 20, 2010NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 19, 2010SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, September 30, 2010SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, October 19, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 30, 2010SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 3, 2010NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, June 8, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 8, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 4, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, May 4, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 4, 2010DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED
Friday, April 30, 2010DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED
Thursday, April 15, 2010EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, April 13, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, April 13, 2010NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 13, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 13, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 10, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 10, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 10, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 10, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 15, 2009NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Saturday, December 12, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED