GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 25, 2022, a trademark application was filed for GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS trademark a serial number of 97379968. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION as of Tuesday, November 12, 2024. This trademark is owned by GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS COMPANY LLC. The GENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Machinery Products, Hand Tool Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, and Environmental Control Instrument Products categories with the following description:

Marking and measuring tools, namely, electronic angle finders, compass and hand scribers, digital calipers, digital height gauges, digital protractors, stair gauges, laser measures, leaf feeler gauges, levels, moisture meters; digital multimeters, non-digital calipers, protractors, sheet metal gauges for measuring thickness, electronic sliding T-bevels, tape measures, thermometers not for medical purposes, wire gauges for measuring diameter; jewelers loupes; cameras, namely, flashlight cameras, and video inspection cameras; magnets; magnetic tools, namely, magnetizers and demagnetizers, hand scribers and magnets, telescoping lighted magnetic optical mirrors; glass optical magnifiers; power chargers for charging batteries; non-power operated measurement tools, namely, trammels, and angle finders

Non-power operated tools, namely, pocket hole jigs, emergency escape hammers and cutters, center punches, circle cutters, clamps, deburring tools, dovetailers, drive pin punches, files and file sets, fixed blade probes, glass cutters, drill bit sharpener and grinders, hobby knives and hobby knife sets, pin vises, pliers and plier sets, utility knives, screwdrivers and screwdriver sets, ratcheting screwdrivers and ratcheting screwdriver sets, ratchets and ratchet sets, scratch awls, tap wrenches, triangle scrapers for metals and tubing, tubing benders and tubing bender sets, tubing cutters, tweezers, and woodworking jigs; dowel kits comprised of drill bits for hand drills; drill bits for hand drills for use on wood or plastic; grommet kits comprised of hand-operated grommet clamps; non-power operated tools for use in plumbing, namely, pliers, snakes, wrenches, and pullers; non-power operated precision tool set comprised of pliers and non-electric screwdrivers used in repairing computers...

Power-operated tools, namely, precision engraver tools and replacement parts; power drill bits for use on wood or plastic

Metal hardware, namely, grommets

LED work lights
general tools & instruments

General Information


Serial Number97379968
Word MarkGENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS
Filing DateMonday, April 25, 2022
Status686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Status DateTuesday, November 12, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 12, 2024

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesMarking and measuring tools, namely, electronic angle finders, compass and hand scribers, digital calipers, digital height gauges, digital protractors, stair gauges, laser measures, leaf feeler gauges, levels, moisture meters; digital multimeters, non-digital calipers, protractors, sheet metal gauges for measuring thickness, electronic sliding T-bevels, tape measures, thermometers not for medical purposes, wire gauges for measuring diameter; jewelers loupes; cameras, namely, flashlight cameras, and video inspection cameras; magnets; magnetic tools, namely, magnetizers and demagnetizers, hand scribers and magnets, telescoping lighted magnetic optical mirrors; glass optical magnifiers; power chargers for charging batteries; non-power operated measurement tools, namely, trammels, and angle finders
Goods and ServicesNon-power operated tools, namely, pocket hole jigs, emergency escape hammers and cutters, center punches, circle cutters, clamps, deburring tools, dovetailers, drive pin punches, files and file sets, fixed blade probes, glass cutters, drill bit sharpener and grinders, hobby knives and hobby knife sets, pin vises, pliers and plier sets, utility knives, screwdrivers and screwdriver sets, ratcheting screwdrivers and ratcheting screwdriver sets, ratchets and ratchet sets, scratch awls, tap wrenches, triangle scrapers for metals and tubing, tubing benders and tubing bender sets, tubing cutters, tweezers, and woodworking jigs; dowel kits comprised of drill bits for hand drills; drill bits for hand drills for use on wood or plastic; grommet kits comprised of hand-operated grommet clamps; non-power operated tools for use in plumbing, namely, pliers, snakes, wrenches, and pullers; non-power operated precision tool set comprised of pliers and non-electric screwdrivers used in repairing computers, electronics, and machines; replacement cutting wheels for hand-operated grinding wheels; hand-operated saws, namely, hacksaws, cable saws, and quadsaws; tool kits for repairing smartphones comprised of pliers and non-electric screwdrivers; snap fastener kits comprised of hand-operated clamps and metal ring fasteners; tool handles for hand-operated tools for holding files, drills, wrenches, and blades; electronic tool tech kits comprised of pliers and non-electric screwdrivers; magnetic tools, namely, manually-operated wristbands being magnetic pickup tools
Goods and ServicesPower-operated tools, namely, precision engraver tools and replacement parts; power drill bits for use on wood or plastic
Goods and ServicesMetal hardware, namely, grommets
Pseudo MarkGENERAL TOOLS AND INSTRUMENTS
Goods and ServicesLED work lights
NOT AVAILABLE"TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS"

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2022
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1961
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1961

International Class007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs.
US Class Codes013, 019, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034, 035
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2022
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1961
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1961

International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2022
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1961
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1961

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2022
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1961
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1961

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2022
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1961
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1961

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS COMPANY LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressSecaucus, NJ 07094

Party NameGENERAL TOOLS & INSTRUMENTS COMPANY LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressSecaucus, NJ 07094

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, April 28, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, May 2, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, June 17, 2022ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 28, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 28, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 28, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 12, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 12, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 12, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, December 12, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 20, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 20, 2022CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 21, 2022TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, December 22, 2022REPORT UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - COMPLETED
Thursday, December 22, 2022NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - E-MAILED
Thursday, December 22, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - E-MAILED
Thursday, December 22, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 22, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 22, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, December 22, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 18, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 18, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 18, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, October 20, 2023ABANDONMENT - INCOMPLETE RESPONSE
Friday, October 20, 2023ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - INCOMPLETE RESPONSE
Friday, October 20, 2023ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - INCOMPLETE RESPONSE
Wednesday, December 13, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 13, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, December 13, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 14, 2023TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Thursday, March 14, 2024ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Monday, March 18, 2024PETITION INQUIRY LETTER ISSUED
Tuesday, April 16, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO PETITION INQUIRY LETTER
Thursday, May 2, 2024PETITION TO DIRECTOR GRANTED
Thursday, May 2, 2024REINSTATEMENT GRANTED - INADVERTENTLY ABANDONED
Thursday, May 2, 2024ATTORNEY REVIEW/DECISION ON AMENDMENT REQUIRED
Friday, May 3, 2024NOTICE OF REINSTATEMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 3, 2024FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 3, 2024FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 3, 2024NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, September 18, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 18, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, September 18, 2024TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 1, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 23, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 12, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 12, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED