HC HARD CORE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 18, 2012, a trademark application was filed for HC HARD CORE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HC HARD CORE trademark a serial number of 85654687. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, June 21, 2023. This trademark is owned by HARD CORE BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, LLC. The HC HARD CORE trademark is filed in the Firearm Products and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

[ Hunting game calls, namely, mouth calls, grunt calls; implements for archery, namely, bows, open bow sights, non-telescopic bow sights, rests, releases, stabilizers, cases, arrows, broad heads, arrow wraps, arrow fetching devices, strings; ] hunting blinds; [ hunting stands; ] hunter's scent camouflage, namely, human odor cover scents for use in hunting; hunting decoys, namely, animal hunting decoys, hunting blinds, hunting blind bags and hunting decoy bags; dog training aids, namely, heeling sticks and retrieving bumpers and dummies

hunting products, namely, gun cases and ammunition bags
hc hard core

General Information


Serial Number85654687
Word MarkHC HARD CORE
Filing DateMonday, June 18, 2012
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, June 21, 2023
Registration Number4983404
Registration DateTuesday, June 21, 2016
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 12, 2013

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "HC HARD CORE" in a stylized form.
Goods and Services[ Hunting game calls, namely, mouth calls, grunt calls; implements for archery, namely, bows, open bow sights, non-telescopic bow sights, rests, releases, stabilizers, cases, arrows, broad heads, arrow wraps, arrow fetching devices, strings; ] hunting blinds; [ hunting stands; ] hunter's scent camouflage, namely, human odor cover scents for use in hunting; hunting decoys, namely, animal hunting decoys, hunting blinds, hunting blind bags and hunting decoy bags; dog training aids, namely, heeling sticks and retrieving bumpers and dummies
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Serviceshunting products, namely, gun cases and ammunition bags

Classification Information


International Class013 - Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.
US Class Codes002, 009
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 26, 2012
Primary Code013
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, April 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, April 30, 2012

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 DateTuesday, June 26, 2012
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 31, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNEXUS OUTDOORS, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMUSKEGON, MI 49442

Party NameHARD CORE BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressOttawa, IL 61350

Party NameHARD CORE BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressOttawa, IL 61350

Party NameHARD CORE BRANDS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressOttawa, IL 61350

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, August 1, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 21, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, June 26, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, July 25, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 1, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 1, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Wednesday, August 1, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, August 1, 2012COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED
Friday, January 25, 2013TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, January 29, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 29, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 30, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 31, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 6, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 20, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 12, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 12, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 7, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, November 6, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 6, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, November 6, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, November 8, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, May 1, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, May 1, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Saturday, May 3, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, November 6, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, November 6, 2014SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Thursday, November 6, 2014SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Saturday, November 8, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, May 7, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 7, 2015SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Thursday, May 7, 2015SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Saturday, May 9, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, November 6, 2015SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, November 6, 2015SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Tuesday, November 17, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 18, 2015SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Thursday, November 19, 2015NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, May 9, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, May 9, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Saturday, May 14, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, May 18, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, May 19, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, June 21, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 20, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 21, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 25, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, June 21, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, June 21, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 21, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, June 17, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL