| Serial Number | 79228831 |
| Word Mark | IBU |
| Filing Date | Thursday, November 23, 2017 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 2, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 6279417 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 2, 2021 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 15, 2020 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) white, blue, dark blue and light green is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a white silhouette of a biathlon athlete (cross-country skier with a rifle on the back) within a blue circle, and there is a light green ring around the circle, and below this design is the stylized wording "IBU" in dark blue. |
| Goods and Services | Sighting telescopes for firearms |
| Goods and Services | Vehicles and conveyances, namely, land vehicles, automobiles, bicycles, snowmobiles and structural parts and fittings for the foregoing |
| Goods and Services | Fowling pieces; firearm stands; tripods for firearms; case covers for firearms; covers for firearms; sling straps for firearms; ammunition |
| Goods and Services | timekeeping systems for sports, namely, stopwatches |
| Goods and Services | Printed matter in the nature of photographs, magazines, journals, books, printed periodicals, newsletters, sports trading cards, certificates, all in the field of sports; office requisites, except furniture, namely, office stationery, office binders; printed teaching materials in the field of sports |
| Goods and Services | Luggage, wallets, travelling bags, sport bags, school bags, toiletry bags, backpacks; umbrellas and parasols |
| Goods and Services | Non-woven textile fabrics; household textile articles, namely, tablecloths, towels, bed sheets |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, biathlon tights, biathlon shorts, biathlon singlets, biathlon shirts, biathlon suits; ski wear, skiing shoes, athletic apparel, namely, shirts, pants, hoodies, base layers, jackets, sweaters, gloves; headwear; footwear |
| Goods and Services | Games, namely, games adapted for use with television receivers, manipulative logic games; card games, board games; appliances for gymnastics; sporting articles, namely, ski, ski bags, ski covers, ski sticks, ski bindings |
| Goods and Services | Beer; soft drinks |
| Goods and Services | Advertising; business management; clerical services; data processing |
| Goods and Services | Transport of passengers and goods; organizing and arranging travel transportation |
| Goods and Services | Publication of educational teaching materials; production and rental of educational and instructional materials; organization of sports competitions; educational sports instruction services; arranging and conducting of sports competitions; timing of sports events; provision of sporting results; provision of information relating to sports persons |
| Goods and Services | Development of computer programs; software engineering; IT advisory, consultancy and information services; testing, authentication and quality control in the field of organizing sport events to assure that international biathlon sport event standards and biathlon sport equipment standards are observed |
| Goods and Services | Providing temporary accommodation; services for providing food and drink, namely, restaurant services or catering services |
| Goods and Services | Human healthcare services |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water. |
| US Class Codes | 019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 012 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 013 - Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 009 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 013 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 014 - 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 Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 018 - 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 Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, March 23, 2018 |
| Primary Code | 044 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Internationale Biathlon Union (IBU), eingetragener Verein österreichischen Rechts (nichtstaatliche Organisation) |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | A-5020 Salzburg AT |
| Party Name | Internationale Biathlon Union (IBU), eingetragener Verein österreichischen Rechts (nichtstaatliche Organisation) |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | A-5020 Salzburg AT |
| Party Name | Internationale Biathlon Union (IBU), eingetragener Verein österreichischen Rechts (nichtstaatliche Organisation) |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | A-5020 Salzburg AT |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, August 14, 2021 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, June 4, 2021 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, June 4, 2021 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED |
| Wednesday, June 2, 2021 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, December 19, 2020 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2020 | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2020 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 25, 2020 | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 11, 2020 | ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 18, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2020 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2020 | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2020 | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2020 | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2019 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 12, 2019 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Thursday, September 12, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, August 28, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, August 13, 2019 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, August 12, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, August 12, 2019 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, March 7, 2019 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 11, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Sunday, February 10, 2019 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, September 29, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, September 28, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, September 28, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, April 13, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, March 27, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, March 27, 2018 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, March 23, 2018 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, March 23, 2018 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Thursday, March 22, 2018 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |