MERIT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, a trademark application was filed for MERIT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MERIT trademark a serial number of 98675930. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE as of Monday, September 29, 2025. This trademark is owned by Rather Outdoors Corporation. The MERIT trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products category with the following description:

Fishing rods, fishing reels, fishing tackle
merit

General Information


Serial Number98675930
Word MarkMERIT
Filing DateWednesday, July 31, 2024
Status681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE
Status DateMonday, September 29, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 21, 2025

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesFishing rods, fishing reels, fishing tackle

Classification Information


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 DateWednesday, July 31, 2024
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRather Outdoors Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressColumbia, SC 29210

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, July 31, 2024NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, July 31, 2024NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, December 13, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, December 26, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 26, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 26, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 26, 2025APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Wednesday, March 26, 2025APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Thursday, September 18, 2025APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, June 26, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, June 26, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 26, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Related Keywords


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