R&A Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, December 6, 2007, a trademark application was filed for R&A with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the R&A trademark a serial number of 77345827. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, August 7, 2020. This trademark is owned by The Championship Committee Merchandising Limited. The R&A trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Transportation & Storage Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ Cameras and parts therefor; ] sound recordings featuring golf instruction, golf information, golf commentary, golf tournament commentary, golf sound effects, and music; compact discs, DVDs and video tapes featuring golf instruction, golf tournament footage, historical golfing footage, and golf commentary; [ downloadable digital audio, video and image files relating to golf; ] motion picture films and video recordings featuring golf instruction, golf tournament footage, historical golfing footage, and golf commentary; [ photographic transparencies prepared for exhibition purposes; computer programs for providing information, education and entertainment in the field of golf; computer programs for database management in the field of golf; computer programs for providing aid and education to golfers; computer game software; computer game programs; computer game programs adapted for use with television receivers, home computers, home entertainment systems, cellular phones, and the Interne...

[ Precious metals and their alloys; bracelets, necklaces, pendants, rings, brooches, and tiaras made of precious metal or coated in precious metal; ] jewelry; [ horological and chronometric instruments; ] key rings of precious metal; pins; tie pins; [ pendants; and ] cufflinks

[ Printed periodicals in the fields of golf, and the town of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland; books in the fields of golf, and the town of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland; photographs; diaries; calendars; printed instructional and teaching materials in the fields of golf, and the town of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland; postcards; notepads; photograph albums; ] golf score cards; [ address books; pens; ] pencils; [ erasers; pencil sharpeners; ungraduated rulers; book markers; ] posters [ ; checkbook holders ]

Luggage; backpacks; umbrellas; [ duffel bags; parasols; walking sticks; ] carry-all bags; wallets; athletic bags; [ bags for umbrellas; purses; credit card cases; ] golf shoe bags for travel and golf boot bags for travel

[ Beverage glassware; china ornaments, sculptures, dinnerware and tea sets; porcelain ornaments, sculptures, dinnerware and tea sets; crockery ornaments, sculptures, dinnerware and tea sets; whisky glasses; whisky tumblers; wine glasses; champagne flutes; half pint glasses; pint glasses; whisky glasses; tumblers; shot glasses ]

Golf shoe bags for storage, golf boot bags for storage

Towels; beach towels; [ traveling rugs and blanket throws; textile wall coverings and hangings, ]cloth banners

Clothing, namely, shirts; T-shirts; [ socks; underwear; ties; sport coats; ] sweaters; [ cardigans; ]vests; pullovers; knitted cotton sweaters; knitted woolen sweaters; [ knitted cotton cardigans; ]knitted woolen cardigans; knitted cotton vests; knitted woolen vests, knitted cotton pullovers; knitted woolen pullovers; [ knitted cotton jackets; knitted woolen jackets; ] outer clothing, namely, jackets, [ coats, waterproof jackets, waterproof coats, and waterproof pants; ] jackets; [ coats; waterproof jackets; waterproof coats; and waterproof pants; ] sport clothing, namely, polo shirts, [ shorts, skorts, trousers, and skirts; footwear; ] headwear; headwear, namely, caps, hats, sun hats, [ bucket hats, waterproof rain hats, ] golf caps, baseball caps, and visors; golf shoe bags, golf boot bags

Ornamental novelty badges [ ; ornamental cloth patches; embroidery ]

Games and playthings, namely, [ board games, wooden puzzles, plush toys, ] teddy bears; [ toys, namely, battery-powered computer game with LCD screen which features animation and sound effects; model toy figurines of ceramic, plastic and common metal; golf gloves; golf clubs; golf bags; ] golf accessories and equipment, namely, fitted head covers for golf clubs, divot repair tools, golf ball markers, golf balls, golf tees, and golf bag tags; golf ball markers in the form of hat clips; golf ball clips for attachment to golf bags and golf hats, gift boxes comprising golf gloves, golf bags, golf club head covers, golf ball markers, golf balls, golf tees, golf bag tags, golf ball clips for attachment to golf bags and golf hats, golf ball markers in the form of clips for attachment to hats, athletic equipment bags, golf flags

Coordinating travel arrangements for individuals and for groups with regard to golf events and golf competitions

Organization of golf tournaments; entertainment in the nature of golf tournaments; golf club services; providing golf facilities; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences and workshops in the field of golf and the administration of golf club facilities; providing training in the field of playing golf and administration of golf club facilities; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games via the internet; providing on-line information in the field of golf; providing recreational information in the field of golf via the Internet and by telephone; consulting services in the field of golf, namely, consulting with golf equipment manufacturers in relation to the acceptability of golf equipment for use in the game of golf; sports officiating; providing advice on the rules of competitive golf competitions; encouraging the development of the sport of golf by organizing, promoting, sponsoring, sanctioning, conducting, administering, regulating ...
r&a

General Information


Serial Number77345827
Word MarkR&A
Filing DateThursday, December 6, 2007
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Registration Number3733130
Registration DateTuesday, January 5, 2010
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 23, 2008

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Cameras and parts therefor; ] sound recordings featuring golf instruction, golf information, golf commentary, golf tournament commentary, golf sound effects, and music; compact discs, DVDs and video tapes featuring golf instruction, golf tournament footage, historical golfing footage, and golf commentary; [ downloadable digital audio, video and image files relating to golf; ] motion picture films and video recordings featuring golf instruction, golf tournament footage, historical golfing footage, and golf commentary; [ photographic transparencies prepared for exhibition purposes; computer programs for providing information, education and entertainment in the field of golf; computer programs for database management in the field of golf; computer programs for providing aid and education to golfers; computer game software; computer game programs; computer game programs adapted for use with television receivers, home computers, home entertainment systems, cellular phones, and the Internet; computer game equipment, namely, joysticks, computer game cassettes, tapes, cartridges, and discs; mouse pads; mobile phone accessories, namely, cases for mobile phones, decorative charms for mobile phones, ] and headsets for mobile phones [ ; sunglasses ]
Goods and Services[ Precious metals and their alloys; bracelets, necklaces, pendants, rings, brooches, and tiaras made of precious metal or coated in precious metal; ] jewelry; [ horological and chronometric instruments; ] key rings of precious metal; pins; tie pins; [ pendants; and ] cufflinks
Goods and Services[ Printed periodicals in the fields of golf, and the town of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland; books in the fields of golf, and the town of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland; photographs; diaries; calendars; printed instructional and teaching materials in the fields of golf, and the town of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland; postcards; notepads; photograph albums; ] golf score cards; [ address books; pens; ] pencils; [ erasers; pencil sharpeners; ungraduated rulers; book markers; ] posters [ ; checkbook holders ]
Goods and ServicesLuggage; backpacks; umbrellas; [ duffel bags; parasols; walking sticks; ] carry-all bags; wallets; athletic bags; [ bags for umbrellas; purses; credit card cases; ] golf shoe bags for travel and golf boot bags for travel
Goods and Services[ Beverage glassware; china ornaments, sculptures, dinnerware and tea sets; porcelain ornaments, sculptures, dinnerware and tea sets; crockery ornaments, sculptures, dinnerware and tea sets; whisky glasses; whisky tumblers; wine glasses; champagne flutes; half pint glasses; pint glasses; whisky glasses; tumblers; shot glasses ]
Goods and ServicesGolf shoe bags for storage, golf boot bags for storage
Goods and ServicesTowels; beach towels; [ traveling rugs and blanket throws; textile wall coverings and hangings, ]cloth banners
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts; T-shirts; [ socks; underwear; ties; sport coats; ] sweaters; [ cardigans; ]vests; pullovers; knitted cotton sweaters; knitted woolen sweaters; [ knitted cotton cardigans; ]knitted woolen cardigans; knitted cotton vests; knitted woolen vests, knitted cotton pullovers; knitted woolen pullovers; [ knitted cotton jackets; knitted woolen jackets; ] outer clothing, namely, jackets, [ coats, waterproof jackets, waterproof coats, and waterproof pants; ] jackets; [ coats; waterproof jackets; waterproof coats; and waterproof pants; ] sport clothing, namely, polo shirts, [ shorts, skorts, trousers, and skirts; footwear; ] headwear; headwear, namely, caps, hats, sun hats, [ bucket hats, waterproof rain hats, ] golf caps, baseball caps, and visors; golf shoe bags, golf boot bags
Goods and ServicesOrnamental novelty badges [ ; ornamental cloth patches; embroidery ]
Goods and ServicesGames and playthings, namely, [ board games, wooden puzzles, plush toys, ] teddy bears; [ toys, namely, battery-powered computer game with LCD screen which features animation and sound effects; model toy figurines of ceramic, plastic and common metal; golf gloves; golf clubs; golf bags; ] golf accessories and equipment, namely, fitted head covers for golf clubs, divot repair tools, golf ball markers, golf balls, golf tees, and golf bag tags; golf ball markers in the form of hat clips; golf ball clips for attachment to golf bags and golf hats, gift boxes comprising golf gloves, golf bags, golf club head covers, golf ball markers, golf balls, golf tees, golf bag tags, golf ball clips for attachment to golf bags and golf hats, golf ball markers in the form of clips for attachment to hats, athletic equipment bags, golf flags
Goods and ServicesCoordinating travel arrangements for individuals and for groups with regard to golf events and golf competitions
Goods and ServicesOrganization of golf tournaments; entertainment in the nature of golf tournaments; golf club services; providing golf facilities; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences and workshops in the field of golf and the administration of golf club facilities; providing training in the field of playing golf and administration of golf club facilities; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games via the internet; providing on-line information in the field of golf; providing recreational information in the field of golf via the Internet and by telephone; consulting services in the field of golf, namely, consulting with golf equipment manufacturers in relation to the acceptability of golf equipment for use in the game of golf; sports officiating; providing advice on the rules of competitive golf competitions; encouraging the development of the sport of golf by organizing, promoting, sponsoring, sanctioning, conducting, administering, regulating and governing golf programs and activities
Pseudo MarkR AND A

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class014 - 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 Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code014
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 10, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 10, 2005

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code018
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.
US Class Codes001, 002, 007, 019, 022, 042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code022
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 10, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 10, 2005

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code026
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 10, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 10, 2005

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code039
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 7, 2020
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameR&A MERCHANDISING LIMITED
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressEDINBURGH EH3 8UL
GB

Party NameThe Championship Committee Merchandising Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChiswick, London W42TH
GB

Party NameThe Championship Committee Merchandising Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChiswick, London W42TH
GB

Party NameThe Championship Committee Merchandising Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChiswick, London W42TH
GB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, August 7, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, June 26, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Saturday, January 5, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, September 9, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, September 9, 2016REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, September 9, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, June 30, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 5, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, November 30, 20091(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION
Monday, September 14, 2009NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Friday, November 27, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, October 30, 2009NOTICE OF REINSTATEMENT MAILED
Tuesday, October 27, 2009REINSTATEMENT GRANTED - REQUEST TO DELETE 1(B) FILED
Monday, October 19, 2009ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, October 19, 2009ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Thursday, September 17, 2009ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Monday, September 14, 2009TEAS PETITION TO AMEND BASIS RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 17, 2009NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 23, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 3, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, November 19, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, November 19, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 19, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, November 19, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 19, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 19, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 19, 2008PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, November 7, 2008WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, October 29, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, October 29, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, October 21, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 21, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, October 21, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 21, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 21, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Sunday, May 18, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, May 18, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, May 18, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 7, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 7, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 7, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 26, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 26, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 26, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Sunday, February 24, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, December 12, 2007NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, December 11, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM