FLIP*FLOP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, December 1, 2004, a trademark application was filed for FLIP*FLOP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FLIP*FLOP trademark a serial number of 79009898. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Thursday, July 27, 2017. This trademark is owned by Bernd Hummel Holding GmbH. The FLIP*FLOP trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Leather Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

[ SUN GLASSES; APPARATUS FOR RECORDING, TRANSMISSION OR REPRODUCTION OF SOUND, IMAGES OR DATA ]

LEATHER AND IMITATIONS OF LEATHER AND GOODS MADE OF THESE MATERIALS, NAMELY, WALLETS, PURSES, POUCHES, HANDBAGS, All PURPOSE CARRYING BAGS, SUITCASES, RUCKSACKS, TOILETRY BAGS SOLD EMPTY, BEAUTY CASES SOLD EMPTY, DOCUMENT CASES, SPORT BAGS, MATCH SACKS, NAMELY, ALL PURPOSE ATHLETIC BAGS; TRUNKS AND TRAVELING BAGS; UMBRELLAS, PARASOLS AND WALKING STICKS

[ PERFUMERY, COSMETICS ]

CLOTHING, NAMELY, MASQUERADE COSTUMES, SHIRTS, BLOUSES, TOPS, T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, JACKETS, COATS, SKIRTS, DRESSES, JEANS, PANTS, SHORTS, SUITS, NECKERCHIEFS, TIES, BATHING SUITS; FOOTWEAR EXCLUDING SANDALS KNOWN AS FLIP-FLOPS; AND HEADGEAR, NAMELY, CAPS, HATS, SCARVES, AND KERCHIEFS

TEXTILES, NAMELY, TEXTILE FABRICS FOR HOME AND OFFICE INTERIORS; TEXTILE GOODS, NAMELY, HAND, BATHING AND SAUNA TOWELS; TABLE COVERS, NAMELY, TABLE LINENS AND TABLE CLOTHS
flip*flop

General Information


Serial Number79009898
Word MarkFLIP*FLOP
Filing DateWednesday, December 1, 2004
Status707 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateThursday, July 27, 2017
Registration Number3275302
Registration DateTuesday, August 7, 2007
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 22, 2007

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ SUN GLASSES; APPARATUS FOR RECORDING, TRANSMISSION OR REPRODUCTION OF SOUND, IMAGES OR DATA ]
Goods and ServicesLEATHER AND IMITATIONS OF LEATHER AND GOODS MADE OF THESE MATERIALS, NAMELY, WALLETS, PURSES, POUCHES, HANDBAGS, All PURPOSE CARRYING BAGS, SUITCASES, RUCKSACKS, TOILETRY BAGS SOLD EMPTY, BEAUTY CASES SOLD EMPTY, DOCUMENT CASES, SPORT BAGS, MATCH SACKS, NAMELY, ALL PURPOSE ATHLETIC BAGS; TRUNKS AND TRAVELING BAGS; UMBRELLAS, PARASOLS AND WALKING STICKS
Goods and Services[ PERFUMERY, COSMETICS ]
Goods and ServicesCLOTHING, NAMELY, MASQUERADE COSTUMES, SHIRTS, BLOUSES, TOPS, T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, JACKETS, COATS, SKIRTS, DRESSES, JEANS, PANTS, SHORTS, SUITS, NECKERCHIEFS, TIES, BATHING SUITS; FOOTWEAR EXCLUDING SANDALS KNOWN AS FLIP-FLOPS; AND HEADGEAR, NAMELY, CAPS, HATS, SCARVES, AND KERCHIEFS
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesTEXTILES, NAMELY, TEXTILE FABRICS FOR HOME AND OFFICE INTERIORS; TEXTILE GOODS, NAMELY, HAND, BATHING AND SAUNA TOWELS; TABLE COVERS, NAMELY, TABLE LINENS AND TABLE CLOTHS

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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateThursday, July 27, 2017
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class009 - 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; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateThursday, June 27, 2013
Primary Code009
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 DateFriday, May 6, 2005
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 6, 2005
Primary Code024
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 DateFriday, May 6, 2005
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBernd Hummel Holding GmbH
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressPirmasens 66953
DE

Party NameBernd Hummel Holding GmbH
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressDE

Party NameBernd Hummel Holding GmbH
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressDE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, February 11, 2023NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, February 10, 2023NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, February 26, 2021NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, June 21, 2019NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 28, 2018INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE
Tuesday, March 27, 2018PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Thursday, July 27, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Thursday, July 27, 2017REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED
Thursday, July 27, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, June 29, 2017TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Sunday, August 7, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, September 11, 2015NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Saturday, January 3, 2015NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, January 2, 2015INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Friday, November 21, 2014PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Tuesday, July 1, 2014PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
Thursday, February 27, 2014PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Thursday, June 27, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 27, 2013REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, June 14, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 71 & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, June 27, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, June 14, 2013TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, December 19, 2008FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, November 29, 2007FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Thursday, November 29, 2007FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Monday, November 19, 2007FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, August 7, 2007REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 22, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 2, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Sunday, March 25, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Sunday, March 25, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, February 18, 2007AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, January 22, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sunday, February 18, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, January 22, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, November 9, 2006NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, October 20, 2006NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, October 5, 2006NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Thursday, October 5, 2006NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Monday, July 17, 2006FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Monday, July 17, 2006FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 13, 2006AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Thursday, April 27, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 22, 2006PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Saturday, April 22, 2006PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED
Thursday, April 27, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 22, 2006ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Wednesday, February 22, 2006ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Friday, August 12, 2005REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, July 22, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Wednesday, July 13, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, July 12, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 5, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, May 6, 2005NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, May 5, 2005SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB