GBS BALLANTINE'S AGED 40 YEARS FORTY YEAR OLD BLEND LIMITED BOTTLE RELEASE NO. 1/100 GEO. BALLANTINE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, February 20, 2012, a trademark application was filed for GBS BALLANTINE'S AGED 40 YEARS FORTY YEAR OLD BLEND LIMITED BOTTLE RELEASE NO. 1/100 GEO. BALLANTINE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GBS BALLANTINE'S AGED 40 YEARS FORTY YEAR OLD BLEND LIMITED BOTTLE RELEASE NO. 1/100 GEO. BALLANTINE trademark a serial number of 85547358. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, June 11, 2024. This trademark is owned by Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine Limited. The GBS BALLANTINE'S AGED 40 YEARS FORTY YEAR OLD BLEND LIMITED BOTTLE RELEASE NO. 1/100 GEO. BALLANTINE trademark is filed in the Wines & Spirits category with the following description:

[ Wine, ] spirits [ and liqueurs ]
gbs ballantine's aged 40 years forty year old blend limited bottle release no. 1/100 geo. ballantine

General Information


Serial Number85547358
Word MarkGBS BALLANTINE'S AGED 40 YEARS FORTY YEAR OLD BLEND LIMITED BOTTLE RELEASE NO. 1/100 GEO. BALLANTINE
Filing DateMonday, February 20, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, June 11, 2024
Registration Number4516922
Registration DateTuesday, April 22, 2014
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 25, 2013

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a red bottle design with gold neck and gold cap. On the neck of the cap is a hanging gold circle on which are the etched letters "GBS". Below the hanging gold circle is the etched wording "Ballantine's Est. 1827". At the top of the body of the bottle is the embossed letters "GBS", above a gold outline of a coat of arms design featuring the words "AMICUS HUMANI GENERIS" at the bottom of the design. In front of the coat of arms design is the gold word "BALLANTINE'S" above the gold wording "BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY" above a gold rectangle containing the wording "BLENDED FROM A SELECTION OF THE RAREST WHISKIES. AN EXPRESSION OF CRAFTSMANSHIP BY OUR MASTER BLENDER" above the engraved signature of the name "SANDY HYSLOP", and to the right of which appears a crest design above the wording "EST. 1827". Below the gold rectangle appears the gold words "AGED 40 YEARS". At the bottom of the bottle is the gold wording "FORTY YEAR OLD BLEND LIMITED BOTTLE RELEASE NO. 1/100" above the embossed wording "GEO. BALLANTINE" above a gold bottom trim containing the wording "2012 RELEASE". The bottle itself is in dotted lines and is not claimed as a part of the mark. The bottle design demonstrates placement of the wording and design elements of the mark.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red and gold is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of "AMICUS HUMANI GENERIS" in the mark is FRIEND OF MANKIND.
Goods and Services[ Wine, ] spirits [ and liqueurs ]
NOT AVAILABLE"EST 1827", "BLENDED SCOTCH WHISKY", "BLENDED FROM A SELECTION OF THE RAREST WHISKIES", "AGED 40 YEARS", "FORTY YEAR OLD BLEND LIMITED BOTTLE RELEASE NO. 1/100" AND "2012 RELEASE"

Classification Information


International Class033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers).
US Class Codes047, 049
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, February 27, 2012
Primary Code033
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAllied Domecq Spirits & Wine Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLondon SE115DE
GB

Party NameAllied Domecq Spirits & Wine Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLondon W69RS
GB

Party NameAllied Domecq Spirits & Wine Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLondon W69RS
GB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 28, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, February 23, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, February 27, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, June 28, 2012NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 22, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 9, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, April 9, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 9, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 11, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, June 11, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, June 12, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, June 28, 2012SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Thursday, June 28, 2012LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 19, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, August 16, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, July 11, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Thursday, July 26, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, July 26, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 26, 2012SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Thursday, July 26, 2012LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 26, 2012NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 8, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Thursday, August 16, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 13, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 13, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 13, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 1, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 1, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 9, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 9, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 10, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 7, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 7, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 7, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 1, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 1, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, May 7, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 14, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 14, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 15, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 17, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, June 5, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 20, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, February 10, 2014TEAS DELETE 1(B) BASIS RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 22, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, June 15, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, February 10, 2014NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Monday, March 17, 20141(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION
Thursday, February 20, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, February 20, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, March 17, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, March 14, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, June 15, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, April 22, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 21, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Monday, June 29, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, June 24, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, January 22, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, June 29, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, January 22, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, January 22, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Saturday, April 22, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, March 7, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 11, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 11, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 11, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, January 22, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 22, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, June 11, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)