R! Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, a trademark application was filed for R! with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the R! trademark a serial number of 97415296. The federal status of this trademark filing is FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED as of Wednesday, January 17, 2024. This trademark is owned by Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc.. The R! trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Staple Food Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Education services, namely, providing circus performances in the field of circuses; Education services, namely, providing an interactive on-line database in the field of entertainment of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information, education of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information, and historical and biographical information in the field of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information; Entertainment services in the nature of circus attractions; Providing theme park services

Candy; Cookies; Cotton candy; Lollipops; Edible cake decorations

Downloadable computer graphics; Digital media, namely, pre-recorded DVDs, downloadable audio and video recordings, and CDs featuring and promoting a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information; Downloadable video game programs; Downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring image files featuring information regarding a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information for use in online virtual worlds; Downloadable audio and video recordings featuring information regarding a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

All-purpose reusable carrying bags; Beach bags; Duffle bags

Action figures; Balloons; Board games; Novelty toy items in the nature of light-up toys, namely, light up sticks, cubes, necklaces, swords, play wands, glasses, toy guns, toy tiaras, toy helmets, toy clown hats, toy circus hats, plush toys, microphones and musical instruments; Plush toys; Remote-controlled toy vehicles; Toy vehicles; Hand-powered non-mechanical flying toy

Stationery; Stickers; Paper containers; Paper napkins; Paper place mats; Party favor gift boxes sold empty; Printed coloring books; Printed picture books; Printed publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of circus facts and circus themes for curriculum-wide studies, stationery featuring information on arena choreography, juggling, mime, prop and costume construction, stiltwalking, unicycling, makeup and acrobatics; Printed publications, namely, board books, photo books, event and souvenir programs, posters, paper and printed matter for instructional or teaching materials in the nature printed instuctional and teaching materials in the field of circus facts and circus themes for curriculum-wide studies; Blank note cards; Printed invitation cards; Printed story books; Printed occasion cards

Headwear; Polo shirts; Sweatshirts; T-shirts; Outer jackets

Comforters; Sleeping bags; Tablecloths, not of paper; Towels; Bed sheets

On-line retail store services featuring merchandise related to the circus and gift vouchers that may be redeemed for attending a particular circus performance

Cotton candy making machines; Electric grills; Electric popcorn poppers

Drinking straws; Paper plates and paper cups; Plastic cups

Picture frames
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General Information


Serial Number97415296
Word MarkR!
Filing DateTuesday, May 17, 2022
Status730 - FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED
Status DateWednesday, January 17, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 20, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducation services, namely, providing circus performances in the field of circuses; Education services, namely, providing an interactive on-line database in the field of entertainment of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information, education of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information, and historical and biographical information in the field of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information; Entertainment services in the nature of circus attractions; Providing theme park services
Goods and ServicesCandy; Cookies; Cotton candy; Lollipops; Edible cake decorations
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized letter "R" with the stem of the "R" being an exclamation point.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer graphics; Digital media, namely, pre-recorded DVDs, downloadable audio and video recordings, and CDs featuring and promoting a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information; Downloadable video game programs; Downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring image files featuring information regarding a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information for use in online virtual worlds; Downloadable audio and video recordings featuring information regarding a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Goods and ServicesAll-purpose reusable carrying bags; Beach bags; Duffle bags
Goods and ServicesAction figures; Balloons; Board games; Novelty toy items in the nature of light-up toys, namely, light up sticks, cubes, necklaces, swords, play wands, glasses, toy guns, toy tiaras, toy helmets, toy clown hats, toy circus hats, plush toys, microphones and musical instruments; Plush toys; Remote-controlled toy vehicles; Toy vehicles; Hand-powered non-mechanical flying toy
Goods and ServicesStationery; Stickers; Paper containers; Paper napkins; Paper place mats; Party favor gift boxes sold empty; Printed coloring books; Printed picture books; Printed publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of circus facts and circus themes for curriculum-wide studies, stationery featuring information on arena choreography, juggling, mime, prop and costume construction, stiltwalking, unicycling, makeup and acrobatics; Printed publications, namely, board books, photo books, event and souvenir programs, posters, paper and printed matter for instructional or teaching materials in the nature printed instuctional and teaching materials in the field of circus facts and circus themes for curriculum-wide studies; Blank note cards; Printed invitation cards; Printed story books; Printed occasion cards
Goods and ServicesHeadwear; Polo shirts; Sweatshirts; T-shirts; Outer jackets
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesComforters; Sleeping bags; Tablecloths, not of paper; Towels; Bed sheets
Goods and ServicesOn-line retail store services featuring merchandise related to the circus and gift vouchers that may be redeemed for attending a particular circus performance
Goods and ServicesCotton candy making machines; Electric grills; Electric popcorn poppers
Goods and ServicesDrinking straws; Paper plates and paper cups; Plastic cups
Goods and ServicesPicture frames

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 DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
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, 024, 031, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code016
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 DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code021
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 DateTuesday, May 24, 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 DateTuesday, May 24, 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 DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRingling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVienna, VA 22182

Party NameRingling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVienna, VA 22182

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, May 20, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, May 24, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, May 25, 2022NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, March 6, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 28, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 28, 2023COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Tuesday, March 28, 2023EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 28, 2023NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 11, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 11, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 12, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 31, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 11, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 15, 2023NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, June 20, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 20, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 17, 2024SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, January 17, 2024SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 17, 2024SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, January 19, 2024NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, June 14, 2024TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, June 14, 2024TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Friday, June 14, 2024SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Saturday, August 3, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 26, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 26, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, September 26, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS