GOOD SAM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 13, 2014, 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 86422512. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED as of Monday, December 4, 2023. This trademark is owned by Good Sam Enterprises, LLC. 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, Construction & Repair Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Restaurant & Hotel Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

[ Downloadable electronic publications, namely, magazines and newsletters in the field of travel, motor homes, recreational vehicles, campers and trailers; downloadable electronic publications, namely, travel and campground directories ]

Emergency roadside assistance services, namely, towing services; travel assistance services, namely, emergency towing of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, trailers, and campers; transportation reservation services; mail forwarding services; travel planning, namely route planning

[ Magazines and newsletters in the field of travel, motor homes, recreational vehicles, campers and trailers; travel and campground directories ]

Emergency roadside repair services

Issuance of life insurance; issuance of health insurance; issuance of automobile insurance; issuance of disability insurance; issuance of travel reimbursement insurance; recreational vehicle financing services; third-party extended warranty services, namely, vehicle service contracts on vehicles manufactured by others for mechanical breakdown and servicing; credit card services

Promoting the goods and services of others by providing information regarding discounts for campgrounds, RV parks, car rental, prescription drugs, and automotive fuels; administering discount group purchasing programs, namely, negotiating contracts with providers of banking and insurance services, to enable participant members to obtain discounts on the purchase of financial and insurance services of others; Membership club services in the nature of providing discounts to owners and users of recreational vehicles, trailers and campers, reimbursement of emergency travel expenses, providing continued vehicle service plans, namely, prepaid coverage for service repairs featuring discounts relating thereto

Medical assistance services

Making reservations for bookings for temporary lodging and reservations and bookings for meals; providing temporary lodging at holiday camps for recreational purposes
good sam

General Information


Serial Number86422512
Word MarkGOOD SAM
Filing DateMonday, October 13, 2014
Status704 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
Status DateMonday, December 4, 2023
Registration Number4962377
Registration DateTuesday, May 24, 2016
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 8, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of white smiling face with black hair and a yellow halo, all contained in a red circle with a black border to the left of the literal elements "GOOD SAM" in white lettering in a red rectangle.
Goods and Services[ Downloadable electronic publications, namely, magazines and newsletters in the field of travel, motor homes, recreational vehicles, campers and trailers; downloadable electronic publications, namely, travel and campground directories ]
Goods and ServicesEmergency roadside assistance services, namely, towing services; travel assistance services, namely, emergency towing of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, trailers, and campers; transportation reservation services; mail forwarding services; travel planning, namely route planning
Goods and Services[ Magazines and newsletters in the field of travel, motor homes, recreational vehicles, campers and trailers; travel and campground directories ]
Goods and ServicesEmergency roadside repair services
Goods and ServicesIssuance of life insurance; issuance of health insurance; issuance of automobile insurance; issuance of disability insurance; issuance of travel reimbursement insurance; recreational vehicle financing services; third-party extended warranty services, namely, vehicle service contracts on vehicles manufactured by others for mechanical breakdown and servicing; credit card services
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, yellow, black, white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPromoting the goods and services of others by providing information regarding discounts for campgrounds, RV parks, car rental, prescription drugs, and automotive fuels; administering discount group purchasing programs, namely, negotiating contracts with providers of banking and insurance services, to enable participant members to obtain discounts on the purchase of financial and insurance services of others; Membership club services in the nature of providing discounts to owners and users of recreational vehicles, trailers and campers, reimbursement of emergency travel expenses, providing continued vehicle service plans, namely, prepaid coverage for service repairs featuring discounts relating thereto
Goods and ServicesMedical assistance services
Goods and ServicesMaking reservations for bookings for temporary lodging and reservations and bookings for meals; providing temporary lodging at holiday camps for recreational purposes

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, December 4, 2023
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, December 4, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, October 20, 2014
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, October 20, 2014
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, October 20, 2014
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, October 20, 2014
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, June 4, 2015
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, October 20, 2014
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 30, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 30, 2011

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGood Sam Enterprises, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLINCOLNSHIRE, IL 60069

Party NameGood Sam Enterprises, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressEnglewood, CO 80112

Party NameGood Sam Enterprises, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressEnglewood, CO 80112

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, June 4, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, October 16, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, October 20, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, October 21, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, January 30, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, January 31, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, January 31, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, January 31, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 4, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, June 4, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 9, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, June 5, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 22, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, June 23, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, July 7, 2015PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, July 7, 2015WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - SENIOR ATTORNEY REQUEST
Thursday, July 9, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, July 9, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, July 9, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, July 9, 2015SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Thursday, July 9, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, July 9, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 9, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 9, 2015LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 9, 2015NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 5, 2016LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, January 1, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 4, 2016PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, January 5, 2016SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 5, 2016NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, January 22, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, January 22, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, January 22, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, January 22, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, January 29, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 17, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 8, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 24, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 23, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, January 22, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 8, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, May 24, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 23, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Sunday, May 28, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, December 1, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, June 5, 2023POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Monday, December 4, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, December 4, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, July 2, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 27, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
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
Saturday, May 24, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED