GROUND RULES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, July 21, 2022, a trademark application was filed for GROUND RULES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GROUND RULES trademark a serial number of 97513245. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, September 16, 2024. This trademark is owned by Natural Fiber Welding, Inc.. The GROUND RULES trademark is filed in the Yarns & Threads, Floor Covering Products, Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Leather Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Recycling; Recycling of packaging, coatings, watch bands, cell phone covers, tablet covers, bags, cases, purses, automotive interiors, textiles, apparel, shoes, soles, sewing thread, yoga mats, home interiors consisting of upholstery for furniture, window coverings and treatments, curtains, drapes, curtain fabrics and lines, floor coverings, and wall coverings, all of the preceding items are comprised in whole or part from biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled

Cell phone cases; Cell phone cases for bicycles; Cell phone covers; Smart watches; Smartwatch bands; Smartwatch straps; Smartwatches; Protective cases for cell phones; Protective covers and cases for cell phones; Protective covers and cases for cell phones, laptops and portable media players; Protective covers for cell phones

Imitation leather; Imitation leather bags; Imitation leather cases; Imitation leather made of biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Imitation leather sold in bulk; Leather and imitation leather sport bags and general purpose trolley bags; Leather and imitations of leather; Sew-on tags of leather for clothing; Cases of imitation leather; General purpose bags for carrying yoga equipment; Handbags made of imitations of leather; Pouches made from imitation leather; Purses made of biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Weekend bags made of biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled

Yoga blocks made of biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled for use in yoga practice; Yoga boards; Yoga cushions; Yoga straps; Fitness equipment, namely, straps used for yoga and other fitness activities and for carrying a yoga mat

Wall coverings; Wall coverings, not of textile; Wall paper; Yoga mats; Bags specially adapted for yoga mats; Cloth wall coverings; Fabric wall coverings; Floor mats of textile for use in the home; Non-textile wall coverings; Non-textile wall hangings; Non-textile decorative wall hangings; Resilient hard surface coverings for floors, walls and other surfaces; Sheets of plastic for covering walls; Textile wall coverings

Imitation leather key chains; Watch bands; Watch bands and straps; Watch straps; Watches and straps for watches; Cases adapted for holding watches

Shoes; Outerwear, namely, jackets, pull-overs, sweaters, and belts, all of the preceding comprised in whole or part from biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Shirts, socks, pants, shorts, all of the preceding comprised in whole or part from biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Shoe soles; Shoe uppers; Shoes featuring biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Yoga pants; Athletic apparel, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, hats and caps, athletic uniforms; Clothing belts made from imitation leather; Gloves for apparel; Insoles for shoes and boots; Leisure shoes; Running shoes; Sports shoes; Tennis shoes; Work shoes; Work shoes and boots

Fabric for boots and shoes; Fabric for footwear; Fabrics for textile use; Fabrics for the manufacture of watch bands, cell phone covers, tablet covers, cell phone and tablet cases, bags, cases, purses, apparel, shoes, soles, all of the preceding comprised in whole or part from biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Fabrics made of biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled for textile use; Sew-on tags of textile for clothing; Wall hangings of textile; Bed sheets, fitted bed sheet covers, bed flat sheets, and pillow cases used in the bedding, health care, home-health care and nursing home industries made of biodegradable film created from renewable bio-polymer resources; Textile wall hangings; Textile fabrics for home and commercial interiors; Textile fabrics for use in the manufacture of garments, bags, jackets, gloves, and apparel

Sewing thread; Sewing thread and yarn; Sewing thread for textile use; Sewing yarn

Packaging bags of textile material; Textile bags for merchandise packaging
ground rules

General Information


Serial Number97513245
Word MarkGROUND RULES
Filing DateThursday, July 21, 2022
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, September 16, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 19, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesRecycling; Recycling of packaging, coatings, watch bands, cell phone covers, tablet covers, bags, cases, purses, automotive interiors, textiles, apparel, shoes, soles, sewing thread, yoga mats, home interiors consisting of upholstery for furniture, window coverings and treatments, curtains, drapes, curtain fabrics and lines, floor coverings, and wall coverings, all of the preceding items are comprised in whole or part from biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled
Goods and ServicesCell phone cases; Cell phone cases for bicycles; Cell phone covers; Smart watches; Smartwatch bands; Smartwatch straps; Smartwatches; Protective cases for cell phones; Protective covers and cases for cell phones; Protective covers and cases for cell phones, laptops and portable media players; Protective covers for cell phones
Goods and ServicesImitation leather; Imitation leather bags; Imitation leather cases; Imitation leather made of biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Imitation leather sold in bulk; Leather and imitation leather sport bags and general purpose trolley bags; Leather and imitations of leather; Sew-on tags of leather for clothing; Cases of imitation leather; General purpose bags for carrying yoga equipment; Handbags made of imitations of leather; Pouches made from imitation leather; Purses made of biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Weekend bags made of biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled
Goods and ServicesYoga blocks made of biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled for use in yoga practice; Yoga boards; Yoga cushions; Yoga straps; Fitness equipment, namely, straps used for yoga and other fitness activities and for carrying a yoga mat
Goods and ServicesWall coverings; Wall coverings, not of textile; Wall paper; Yoga mats; Bags specially adapted for yoga mats; Cloth wall coverings; Fabric wall coverings; Floor mats of textile for use in the home; Non-textile wall coverings; Non-textile wall hangings; Non-textile decorative wall hangings; Resilient hard surface coverings for floors, walls and other surfaces; Sheets of plastic for covering walls; Textile wall coverings
Goods and ServicesImitation leather key chains; Watch bands; Watch bands and straps; Watch straps; Watches and straps for watches; Cases adapted for holding watches
Goods and ServicesShoes; Outerwear, namely, jackets, pull-overs, sweaters, and belts, all of the preceding comprised in whole or part from biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Shirts, socks, pants, shorts, all of the preceding comprised in whole or part from biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Shoe soles; Shoe uppers; Shoes featuring biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Yoga pants; Athletic apparel, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, hats and caps, athletic uniforms; Clothing belts made from imitation leather; Gloves for apparel; Insoles for shoes and boots; Leisure shoes; Running shoes; Sports shoes; Tennis shoes; Work shoes; Work shoes and boots
Goods and ServicesFabric for boots and shoes; Fabric for footwear; Fabrics for textile use; Fabrics for the manufacture of watch bands, cell phone covers, tablet covers, cell phone and tablet cases, bags, cases, purses, apparel, shoes, soles, all of the preceding comprised in whole or part from biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled; Fabrics made of biofabricated natural materials which may be recycled for textile use; Sew-on tags of textile for clothing; Wall hangings of textile; Bed sheets, fitted bed sheet covers, bed flat sheets, and pillow cases used in the bedding, health care, home-health care and nursing home industries made of biodegradable film created from renewable bio-polymer resources; Textile wall hangings; Textile fabrics for home and commercial interiors; Textile fabrics for use in the manufacture of garments, bags, jackets, gloves, and apparel
Goods and ServicesSewing thread; Sewing thread and yarn; Sewing thread for textile use; Sewing yarn
Goods and ServicesPackaging bags of textile material; Textile bags for merchandise packaging

Classification Information


International Class023 - Yarns and threads, for textile use.
US Class Codes043
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 11, 2022
Primary Code023
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).
US Class Codes019, 020, 037, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 11, 2022
Primary Code027
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class040 - Treatment of materials.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 11, 2022
Primary Code040
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateThursday, August 11, 2022
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 11, 2022
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 11, 2022
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateThursday, August 11, 2022
Primary Code022
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 11, 2022
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 11, 2022
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 11, 2022
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNatural Fiber Welding, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPeoria, IL 61614

Party NameNatural Fiber Welding, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPeoria, IL 61614

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, July 25, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, August 11, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, May 8, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 9, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 9, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 9, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 1, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 1, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 1, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 1, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, August 9, 2023APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 9, 2023APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Thursday, November 9, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, November 9, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 10, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, November 11, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 29, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 19, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 19, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 13, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, September 16, 2024ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, September 16, 2024ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED