GOOD SAM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, May 14, 2001, a trademark application was filed for GOOD SAM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GOOD SAM trademark a serial number of 76257664. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, May 15, 2024. This trademark is owned by AFFINITY GROUP, INC.. The GOOD SAM trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Transportation & Storage Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

MAGNETICALLY ENCODED CREDIT CARDS

MAIL FORWARDING SERVICES; COMPUTERIZED TRIP ROUTING

[ MAGAZINES PERTAINING TO TRAVEL, MOTOR HOMES AND TRAILERS; ] TRAVEL DIRECTORIES; DECALS; [ MAGAZINE BINDERS; ] TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES; NON-MAGNETICALLY ENCODED CREDIT CARDS

UNDERWRITING WARRANTY PROGRAMS IN THE FIELD OF AUTOMOBILES, TRUCKS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CAMPERS; PROVIDING DISCOUNTED INSURANCE UNDERWRITING PLANS, NAMELY, GROUP LIFE , HEALTH, AND MAJOR MEDICAL; [ PROVIDING DISCOUNTED INSURANCE VEHICLE COVERAGE FOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS; ] PROVIDING CONTINUED SERVICE PLANS, NAMELY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR DISCOUNTED VEHICLE SERVICE REPAIRS; [ CREDIT CARD PROTECTION SERVICES FOR CLUB MEMBERS AT DISCOUNTED RATES; ] RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FINANCING

PROMOTING THE GOODS AND SERVICES OF OTHERS BY PROVIDING CLUB MEMBERS DISCOUNTS AT PARTICIPATING CAMPGROUNDS, RV PARKS, CAR RENTAL, [ EYE CARE, AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICES ]

MEMBERSHIP CLUB FOR USERS OF TRAILERS AND CAMPERS [ ; LOST PET INVESTIGATION SERVICE ]
good sam

General Information


Serial Number76257664
Word MarkGOOD SAM
Filing DateMonday, May 14, 2001
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, May 15, 2024
Registration Number2774517
Registration DateTuesday, October 21, 2003
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 29, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesMAGNETICALLY ENCODED CREDIT CARDS
Goods and ServicesMAIL FORWARDING SERVICES; COMPUTERIZED TRIP ROUTING
Goods and Services[ MAGAZINES PERTAINING TO TRAVEL, MOTOR HOMES AND TRAILERS; ] TRAVEL DIRECTORIES; DECALS; [ MAGAZINE BINDERS; ] TELEPHONE DIRECTORIES; NON-MAGNETICALLY ENCODED CREDIT CARDS
Goods and ServicesUNDERWRITING WARRANTY PROGRAMS IN THE FIELD OF AUTOMOBILES, TRUCKS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AND CAMPERS; PROVIDING DISCOUNTED INSURANCE UNDERWRITING PLANS, NAMELY, GROUP LIFE , HEALTH, AND MAJOR MEDICAL; [ PROVIDING DISCOUNTED INSURANCE VEHICLE COVERAGE FOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS; ] PROVIDING CONTINUED SERVICE PLANS, NAMELY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR DISCOUNTED VEHICLE SERVICE REPAIRS; [ CREDIT CARD PROTECTION SERVICES FOR CLUB MEMBERS AT DISCOUNTED RATES; ] RECREATIONAL VEHICLE FINANCING
Goods and ServicesPROMOTING THE GOODS AND SERVICES OF OTHERS BY PROVIDING CLUB MEMBERS DISCOUNTS AT PARTICIPATING CAMPGROUNDS, RV PARKS, CAR RENTAL, [ EYE CARE, AND LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE SERVICES ]
Goods and ServicesMEMBERSHIP CLUB FOR USERS OF TRAILERS AND CAMPERS [ ; LOST PET INVESTIGATION SERVICE ]

Classification Information


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, February 26, 2003
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 28, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 28, 2002

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 25, 2001
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1965
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1965

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 25, 2001
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1965
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1965

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 25, 2001
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, August 31, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, August 31, 1996

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 1, 2002
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1985

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 25, 2001
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1965
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1965

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGOOD SAM ENTERPRISES, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069

Party NameAFFINITY GROUP, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVentura, CA 93001

Party NameAFFINITY GROUP, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVentura, CA 93001

Party NameAFFINITY GROUP, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVentura, CA 93001

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 14, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 17, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, April 6, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 18, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, January 31, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 7, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 20, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, February 27, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, March 5, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, March 11, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 31, 2002PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Saturday, August 24, 2002TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 31, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 3, 2003EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, June 10, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 23, 2010PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, May 8, 2003PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, July 9, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, July 29, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 21, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 8, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, March 3, 2010ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 9, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, March 22, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, April 23, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, June 22, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 16, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 30, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 10, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, March 11, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, March 11, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, October 21, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, January 29, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, March 24, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Sunday, March 24, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Sunday, March 24, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 1, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, January 21, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 21, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 23, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 27, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 14, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 14, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 15, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 15, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, July 2, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 15, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 2, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 2, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 2, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, July 2, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED