GAP ADVANTAGE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, June 15, 2012, a trademark application was filed for GAP ADVANTAGE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GAP ADVANTAGE trademark a serial number of 85652861. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, February 1, 2024. This trademark is owned by Ford Motor Company. The GAP ADVANTAGE trademark is filed in the Insurance & Financial Services category with the following description:

Financial services, namely, underwriting gap protection contracts whereby underwriter will eliminate all or a portion of the balance owed on a lease or retail installment contract in the event of a total loss or theft of goods
gap advantage

General Information


Serial Number85652861
Word MarkGAP ADVANTAGE
Filing DateFriday, June 15, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, February 1, 2024
Registration Number4382356
Registration DateTuesday, August 13, 2013
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 28, 2013

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "GAP" in large block uppercase letters underlined with a stylized line over the word "ADVANTAGE" in smaller block uppercase letters.
Goods and ServicesFinancial services, namely, underwriting gap protection contracts whereby underwriter will eliminate all or a portion of the balance owed on a lease or retail installment contract in the event of a total loss or theft of goods
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"GAP"

Classification Information


International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 25, 2012
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 1, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 1, 2006

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFord Motor Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDearborn, MI 48126

Party NameFord Motor Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDearborn, MI 48126

Party NameFord Motor Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDearborn, MI 48126

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, February 1, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 1, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, February 1, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, February 1, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 4, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, August 13, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, March 24, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, March 24, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 24, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, March 24, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, March 24, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 25, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 25, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, August 19, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 19, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 22, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 22, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 13, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, May 21, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, May 21, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 13, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 28, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 8, 2013NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, April 24, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, April 24, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, April 10, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, April 4, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 4, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 4, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 9, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, October 9, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 27, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 26, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, June 25, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, June 20, 2012TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Wednesday, June 20, 2012TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 19, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED