FREEDOM STARTS HERE Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Tuesday, January 26, 2016, a trademark application was filed for FREEDOM STARTS HERE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FREEDOM STARTS HERE trademark a serial number of 86886451. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Monday, November 7, 2022. This trademark is owned by Howell Munitions & Technology, Inc.. The FREEDOM STARTS HERE trademark is filed in the Firearm Products category with the following description:
Ammunition
General Information
| Serial Number | 86886451 |
| Word Mark | FREEDOM STARTS HERE |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, January 26, 2016 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Monday, November 7, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 4998332 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 12, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 26, 2016 |
Trademark Statements
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized front view of a bullet with wings emerging from either side. The winged bullet design is positioned on top of a circle that features three stars at the top of the circle and four stripes at the base of the circle to mimic the appearance of the American flag. Below the circle are the words "FREEDOM STARTS HERE" in an arc that follows the lines of the circle base. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Ammunition |
Classification Information
| International Class | 013 - Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 009 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, January 30, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 013 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, February 28, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, February 28, 2013 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | WEST FORK IP LLC |
| Party Type | 32 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91360 |
| Party Name | KASH CA, INC. |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | LEWISTON, ID 835011828 |
| Party Name | Howell Munitions & Technology, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Lewiston, ID 83501 |
| Party Name | Howell Munitions & Technology, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Lewiston, ID 83501 |
| Party Name | Howell Munitions & Technology, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Lewiston, ID 83501 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, November 7, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Monday, November 7, 2022 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Monday, November 7, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Thursday, May 5, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Monday, July 12, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Tuesday, July 12, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, April 26, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 26, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, April 6, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 23, 2016 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, March 4, 2016 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, March 3, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Saturday, January 30, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Friday, January 29, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |
