ESTABLISHED 1890 GRIFFIN ALWAYS A STEP ABOVEBOVE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, July 25, 2014, a trademark application was filed for ESTABLISHED 1890 GRIFFIN ALWAYS A STEP ABOVEBOVE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ESTABLISHED 1890 GRIFFIN ALWAYS A STEP ABOVEBOVE trademark a serial number of 86347957. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, August 27, 2021. This trademark is owned by Griffin Shoe Care Company. The ESTABLISHED 1890 GRIFFIN ALWAYS A STEP ABOVEBOVE trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

Shoe and boot laces

Shoe and leather care products, namely, polishes, cleaners, conditioner and moisturizing lotion, water repellants, saddle soap, mink oil, self shining cream, preparations for cleaning shoe heels and soles, and scuff remover polish

Shoe inserts for primarily non-orthopedic purposes; heel pieces for shoes, namely, heel protectors; non-slip soles for footwear, namely, grips

Shoe horns; shoe trees; shoe and leather brushes; polish daubers and applicators not containing shoe polish; shoe shine cloths and wipes; shoe shine kits comprised of shoe brush, polishes, polishing cloth and/or polish dauber
established 1890 griffin always a step abovebove

General Information


Serial Number86347957
Word MarkESTABLISHED 1890 GRIFFIN ALWAYS A STEP ABOVEBOVE
Filing DateFriday, July 25, 2014
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, August 27, 2021
Registration Number4742475
Registration DateTuesday, May 26, 2015
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 10, 2015

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a design of a griffin on an oval background with the word "GRIFFIN" in capital letters overlaid on the griffin design, with the words "ESTABLISHED 1890" appearing in a curved shape above the oval and the words "ALWAYS A STEP ABOVE" appearing below the oval.
Goods and ServicesShoe and boot laces
Goods and ServicesShoe and leather care products, namely, polishes, cleaners, conditioner and moisturizing lotion, water repellants, saddle soap, mink oil, self shining cream, preparations for cleaning shoe heels and soles, and scuff remover polish
Goods and ServicesShoe inserts for primarily non-orthopedic purposes; heel pieces for shoes, namely, heel protectors; non-slip soles for footwear, namely, grips
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLE"ESTABLISHED 1890"
Goods and ServicesShoe horns; shoe trees; shoe and leather brushes; polish daubers and applicators not containing shoe polish; shoe shine cloths and wipes; shoe shine kits comprised of shoe brush, polishes, polishing cloth and/or polish dauber

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 4, 2014
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 1, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 1, 2005

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 4, 2014
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 1, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 1, 2005

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 4, 2014
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 1, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 1, 2005

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 4, 2014
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 1, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 1, 2005

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGRIFFIN BRANDS INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCRYSTAL LAKE, IL 60014

Party NameGriffin Shoe Care Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCrystal Lake, IL 60014

Party NameGriffin Shoe Care Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCrystal Lake, IL 60014

Party NameGriffin Shoe Care Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCrystal Lake, IL 60014

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, July 29, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, August 4, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, August 5, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, January 26, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, January 31, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 18, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 10, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 10, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 26, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 18, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, November 7, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, November 17, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, November 17, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, November 17, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 10, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 10, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 11, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, January 5, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 26, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, May 6, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, August 27, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, August 27, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, May 26, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, August 27, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL