FB Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 19, 1980, a trademark application was filed for FB with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FB trademark a serial number of 73278498. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, August 28, 2004. This trademark is owned by Aurora Industries, Inc.. The FB trademark is filed in the Lubricant & Fuel Products category with the following description:

Fluid Control Grade Sodium Bentonite Clay Used as a Sealant and Lubricant for Oil Well Drilling Applications

General Information


Serial Number73278498
Word MarkFB
Filing DateFriday, September 19, 1980
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, August 28, 2004
Registration Number1258178
Registration DateTuesday, November 22, 1983
Mark Drawing3U11 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 30, 1983

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesFluid Control Grade Sodium Bentonite Clay Used as a Sealant and Lubricant for Oil Well Drilling Applications
Lining/Stippling StatementThe drawing is lined for the color gold, and the color is claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
US Class Codes015
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, August 28, 2004
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1975
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1975

Trademark Owner History


Party NameM-I DRILLING FLUIDS COMPANY
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type02 - Partnership
AddressHOUSTON, TX 77002

Party NameAurora Industries, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMontgomery, IL 60538

Party NameAurora Industries, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMontgomery, IL 60538

Party NameAurora Industries, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMontgomery, IL 60538

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, August 28, 2004CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Monday, January 8, 1990REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, December 8, 1989RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION
Thursday, July 20, 1989POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Monday, June 19, 1989POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Friday, February 17, 1989REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, November 22, 1983REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 30, 1983PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 22, 1983REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 30, 1983PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 10, 1983NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 9, 1983NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, August 8, 1983NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, August 5, 1983NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, June 14, 1983APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, June 10, 1983EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, March 18, 1983CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 3, 1981NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, June 4, 1981ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 15, 1981ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER