HQ ELITE-SPEC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 13, 2012, a trademark application was filed for HQ ELITE-SPEC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HQ ELITE-SPEC trademark a serial number of 85650774. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, August 11, 2014. This trademark is owned by The Sportsman's Guide, Inc.. The HQ ELITE-SPEC trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Firearm Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

Gun scopes

Chemically-activated light sticks; Flashlights; Tactical flashlights

Fire igniters; Gun cases; Gun scabbards; Holsters; Load bearing vests adapted primarily for holding guns, grenades and ammunition; Pistol cases

Belts; Coats; Footwear; Gloves; Hats; Jackets; Pants; Shirts; Shorts; Socks; T-shirts; Underwear
hq elite-spec

General Information


Serial Number85650774
Word MarkHQ ELITE-SPEC
Filing DateWednesday, June 13, 2012
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, August 11, 2014
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 13, 2012

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of two upper case stylized letters consisting of a stylized "H" and "Q" with a star design centered in the letter "Q" with the terms "ELITE" followed by a hyphen then "SPEC" directly below the "HQ" and star design.
Goods and ServicesGun scopes
Goods and ServicesChemically-activated light sticks; Flashlights; Tactical flashlights
Goods and ServicesFire igniters; Gun cases; Gun scabbards; Holsters; Load bearing vests adapted primarily for holding guns, grenades and ammunition; Pistol cases
Goods and ServicesBelts; Coats; Footwear; Gloves; Hats; Jackets; Pants; Shirts; Shorts; Socks; T-shirts; Underwear

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 DateThursday, June 21, 2012
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, June 21, 2012
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class013 - Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.
US Class Codes002, 009
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, June 21, 2012
Primary Code013
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, June 21, 2012
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Sportsman's Guide, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBurnsville, MN 55306

Party NameThe Sportsman's Guide, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSouth St. Paul, MN 55075

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, April 22, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, August 11, 2014ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, August 11, 2014ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Wednesday, January 22, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, December 13, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, December 12, 2013EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, December 5, 2013EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, December 5, 2013TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 29, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 28, 2013EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, April 30, 2013EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, May 24, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 30, 2013TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 29, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 29, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 9, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 9, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 8, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, January 2, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, November 13, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 13, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 24, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, October 5, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 27, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, June 22, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, June 21, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Saturday, June 16, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM