| Serial Number | 85578085 |
| Word Mark | GCI GREEN CARBON INC. |
| Filing Date | Friday, March 23, 2012 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Monday, August 19, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 5022701 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 16, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, September 10, 2013 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized sun design having a circular yellow center containing the letters "GCI" in stylized black font surrounded by a green recycling symbol. The central circle has green outlining with a circular white outer border with orange rays extending outward from the white border. The wording "GREEN CARBON INC." appears at the bottom of the mark in stylized black font. The color white in the areas beyond the border separating the sun rays from the central circular element represents background or transparent areas and is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Distribution services, namely, delivery of carbon black, recovered petroleum oils and recovered diesel fuel, rubber conveyor belts, tires, rubber tracks for off-road vehicles, inner tubes for vehicle tires, rubber hoses, rubber mats; Warehousing services, namely, storage, distribution, pick-up, packing, and shipping of carbon black, recovered petroleum oils and recovered diesel fuel, rubber conveyor belts, tires, rubber tracks for off-road vehicles, inner tubes for vehicle tires, rubber hoses, rubber mats |
| Goods and Services | Tire derived fuel oil |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) orange, yellow, green, black and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Carbon black as pigment |
| Goods and Services | Industrial chemicals, namely, pyrolitic oil in the nature of high aromatic, oelifinic and iso-parafinic hydrocarbons for use in industry |
| Goods and Services | Tires; rubber tracks being parts of off-road land vehicles; and inner tubes for vehicle tires |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "GREEN CARBON INC." OR THE RECYCLING SYMBOL |
| International Class | 001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, July 4, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 001 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, November 7, 2011 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 7, 2011 |
| International Class | 002 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists. |
| US Class Codes | 006, 011, 016 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 30, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 002 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, August 1, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, August 1, 2013 |
| International Class | 004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 006, 015 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 30, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 004 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, June 1, 2011 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, June 1, 2011 |
| International Class | 012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water. |
| US Class Codes | 019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 30, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 012 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 1, 2012 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 1, 2012 |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 30, 2012 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, August 31, 2013 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, August 31, 2013 |
| Party Name | GREEN CARBON, INC. |
| Party Type | 32 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | ROME, GA 30161 |
| Party Name | F.B.T. ENTERPRISES, LLC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | ROME, GA 30161 |
| Party Name | F.B.T. Enterprises, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Rome, GA 30161 |
| Party Name | F.B.T. Enterprises, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Rome, GA 301621853 |
| Party Name | F.B.T. Enterprises, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Rome, GA 301621853 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, March 27, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 20, 2012 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, March 30, 2012 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, March 31, 2012 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Thursday, June 14, 2012 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, June 21, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, June 21, 2012 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 21, 2012 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 20, 2012 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 20, 2012 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 20, 2012 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, April 22, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2013 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2013 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Wednesday, July 3, 2013 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Sunday, January 27, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Sunday, January 27, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, January 27, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 22, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, April 22, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 23, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, August 5, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2013 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2013 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 3, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, July 4, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, July 11, 2013 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, July 11, 2013 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, August 5, 2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, August 21, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 2, 2014 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 2, 2014 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Friday, May 2, 2014 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2014 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2015 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2013 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, May 6, 2014 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2014 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2014 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2014 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Monday, December 15, 2014 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, May 14, 2015 | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED |
| Thursday, May 5, 2016 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Tuesday, May 5, 2015 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED |
| Friday, May 15, 2015 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Thursday, November 5, 2015 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, November 5, 2015 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED |
| Monday, November 9, 2015 | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2015 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 5, 2016 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 18, 2016 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Friday, July 8, 2016 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, August 16, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Saturday, July 9, 2016 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 16, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 16, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 10, 2023 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Wednesday, July 19, 2023 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, August 19, 2024 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Saturday, August 16, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Monday, August 19, 2024 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 15, 2024 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 |
| Thursday, July 4, 2024 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Monday, August 12, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |