FORGE AHEAD Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 10, 2017, a trademark application was filed for FORGE AHEAD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FORGE AHEAD trademark a serial number of 87444233. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, December 24, 2019. This trademark is owned by Apex Brands, Inc.. The FORGE AHEAD trademark is filed in the Hand Tool Products category with the following description:

Hand tools, namely, torque wrenches, ratcheting and non-ratcheting screwdrivers, ratcheting and non-ratcheting pliers, ratchets, impact and non-impact sockets, non-ratcheting box end and open end wrenches, tap and die sets, serpentine belt tools for use with automotive serpentine belts, insert bits for hand tools, adjustable wrenches, pry bars and ratchet adapters; ratchet accessories, namely, sockets, socket rails, socket rail clips, bits for hand drills, adapters, extensions, universal joints, handles; hand operated hammers; gear pullers; automotive specialty tools, namely, oil drain plug sockets, serpentine belt tools, hand tools, namely, hand hooks, hand picks, hand scrapers, utility knives, spanners, nut drivers, files, cutting tools, punches, chisels, door panel removers, trim pad removal tools; electronic torque wrenches
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General Information


Serial Number87444233
Word MarkFORGE AHEAD
Filing DateWednesday, May 10, 2017
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, December 24, 2019
Registration Number5944580
Registration DateTuesday, December 24, 2019
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 19, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesHand tools, namely, torque wrenches, ratcheting and non-ratcheting screwdrivers, ratcheting and non-ratcheting pliers, ratchets, impact and non-impact sockets, non-ratcheting box end and open end wrenches, tap and die sets, serpentine belt tools for use with automotive serpentine belts, insert bits for hand tools, adjustable wrenches, pry bars and ratchet adapters; ratchet accessories, namely, sockets, socket rails, socket rail clips, bits for hand drills, adapters, extensions, universal joints, handles; hand operated hammers; gear pullers; automotive specialty tools, namely, oil drain plug sockets, serpentine belt tools, hand tools, namely, hand hooks, hand picks, hand scrapers, utility knives, spanners, nut drivers, files, cutting tools, punches, chisels, door panel removers, trim pad removal tools; electronic torque wrenches

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 DateMonday, May 15, 2017
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 1, 2018

Trademark Owner History


Party NameApex Brands, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressApex, NC 27539

Party NameApex Brands, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressApex, NC 27539

Party NameApex Brands, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressApex, NC 27539

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, May 13, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, May 15, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, August 8, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 9, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 30, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 19, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 19, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 14, 2017NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, May 7, 2018SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, May 7, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, May 7, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 9, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, November 12, 2018SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, November 12, 2018SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, November 12, 2018SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, November 14, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 8, 2019SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 8, 2019SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, May 8, 2019SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, May 10, 2019NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 13, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 13, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 22, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 22, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, November 4, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 5, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, November 20, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, November 21, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 24, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 14, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 14, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 14, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 9, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, June 23, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 28, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 8, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, December 24, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED