GORE-TEX Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, November 30, 2017, a trademark application was filed for GORE-TEX with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GORE-TEX trademark a serial number of 87702985. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, July 29, 2025. This trademark is owned by W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.. The GORE-TEX trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

[ Protective clothing, namely, pants, coats, footwear, ] coveralls, [ jackets, gloves, mittens, pants, parkas, vests, jumpsuits, rain suits, head wear, glove liners all for protection from blood borne pathogens, body fluids, chemicals and/or heat; ] waterproof covers for protective helmets

[ Clothing, namely, ] shirts, [ singlets, crop tops, ] jerseys, pants, [ tights, ] shorts, [ knickers, bibs tights, bib shorts, bibs not of paper, ] coats, parkas, vests, footwear, head wear, gloves, [ mittens, glove inserts, coveralls, jumpsuits, rain suits, arm warmers, leg warmers, knee warmers, neck gaiters, ] fishing waders, athletic base layers, [ gaiters, balaclavas, scarfs, ] jackets, [ dresses, skirts, skorts, suits, ] socks, shoe covers for use when wearing shoes [ , pullovers, uniforms ]

[ Fabric for the manufacture of outerwear, fabric for the manufacture of protective clothing; fabric for the manufacture of sleeping bags; fabric for the manufacture of bullet proof vests; fabric for the manufacture of clothing; fabric for the manufacture of footwear; fabric for the manufacture of headwear; fabric for the manufacture of tents; sleeping bags ]

Bivy bags [ , tents, synthetic fibers; camouflage unfitted covers for back packs; nettings and tarpaulins ]
gore-tex

General Information


Serial Number87702985
Word MarkGORE-TEX
Filing DateThursday, November 30, 2017
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, July 29, 2025
Registration Number5710875
Registration DateTuesday, March 26, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 12, 2018

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the term "GORE-TEX" with the backside of the letter "R" missing and replaced by a short diagonal line.
Goods and Services[ Protective clothing, namely, pants, coats, footwear, ] coveralls, [ jackets, gloves, mittens, pants, parkas, vests, jumpsuits, rain suits, head wear, glove liners all for protection from blood borne pathogens, body fluids, chemicals and/or heat; ] waterproof covers for protective helmets
Goods and Services[ Clothing, namely, ] shirts, [ singlets, crop tops, ] jerseys, pants, [ tights, ] shorts, [ knickers, bibs tights, bib shorts, bibs not of paper, ] coats, parkas, vests, footwear, head wear, gloves, [ mittens, glove inserts, coveralls, jumpsuits, rain suits, arm warmers, leg warmers, knee warmers, neck gaiters, ] fishing waders, athletic base layers, [ gaiters, balaclavas, scarfs, ] jackets, [ dresses, skirts, skorts, suits, ] socks, shoe covers for use when wearing shoes [ , pullovers, uniforms ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Fabric for the manufacture of outerwear, fabric for the manufacture of protective clothing; fabric for the manufacture of sleeping bags; fabric for the manufacture of bullet proof vests; fabric for the manufacture of clothing; fabric for the manufacture of footwear; fabric for the manufacture of headwear; fabric for the manufacture of tents; sleeping bags ]
Goods and ServicesBivy bags [ , tents, synthetic fibers; camouflage unfitted covers for back packs; nettings and tarpaulins ]

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 DateMonday, December 11, 2017
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 2015

International Class022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.
US Class Codes001, 002, 007, 019, 022, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, December 11, 2017
Primary Code022
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 2015

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, July 29, 2025
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 2015

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, December 11, 2017
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNewark, DE 19711

Party NameW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNewark, DE 19711

Party NameW. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNewark, DE 19711

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, December 4, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, December 11, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, December 12, 2017NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 13, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 20, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 20, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 20, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 24, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 24, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 24, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 2, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 2, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 2, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 2, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, May 9, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 23, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 12, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 12, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 7, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, January 24, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 24, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, February 14, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 14, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, February 19, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, February 20, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 26, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 26, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 26, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 29, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 29, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED