FORBS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, October 17, 2012, a trademark application was filed for FORBS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FORBS trademark a serial number of 85757054. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, September 19, 2023. This trademark is owned by Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas (FORBS). The FORBS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

Association services, namely, organizing chapters of a fraternity and promoting the interests of the members thereof
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General Information


Serial Number85757054
Word MarkFORBS
Filing DateWednesday, October 17, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, September 19, 2023
Registration Number4357540
Registration DateTuesday, June 25, 2013
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 9, 2013

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a green oval outlined in black and containing the stylized depiction of the head of Santa Claus, with a tan face, white eyebrows, black and white eyes, black eyeglasses, a white mustache, black and white mouth and red tongue, all outlined in black. He is wearing a red cap with white pom-pom, white fur trim, and adorned with a holly sprig bearing three green leaves and three red berries, and a white fur collar, all outlined in black. Centered below the Santa Claus design is a white banner, outlined in black, containing the stylized term "FORBS" in red.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) black, white, green, red & tan is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely, organizing chapters of a fraternity and promoting the interests of the members thereof

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, October 22, 2012
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 18, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, August 1, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas (FORBS)
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMission Viejo, CA 92692

Party NameFraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas (FORBS)
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGarden Grove, CA 92844

Party NameFraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas (FORBS)
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGarden Grove, CA 92844

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, September 19, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 19, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, September 19, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 19, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, March 10, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, June 25, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 1, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 1, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, April 30, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, April 8, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 8, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Monday, June 25, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 9, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 9, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 20, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 5, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 5, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, February 20, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 20, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, February 20, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 20, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 20, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, February 14, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, October 23, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, October 22, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, October 20, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED