RAC RENT-A-CENTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, December 24, 2002, a trademark application was filed for RAC RENT-A-CENTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RAC RENT-A-CENTER trademark a serial number of 76477879. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, November 20, 2024. This trademark is owned by Rent-A-Center West, Inc.. The RAC RENT-A-CENTER trademark is filed in the Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

Rental services in the field of consumer electronics and home entertainment products, namely, rental of televisions, stereos, [ videocassette recorders, camcorders, ] DVD players, and video game consoles and wall hangings

Rental services, namely, rental of home appliances, namely, air conditioners, freezers, ranges, refrigerators, washers and dryers

Rental services, namely, rental of furniture and home furnishings and accessories, namely, bedroom furniture, dinette sets; home theater wall units, living room furniture, chairs, tables, lamps

Rental services, namely, rental of computers
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General Information


Serial Number76477879
Word MarkRAC RENT-A-CENTER
Filing DateTuesday, December 24, 2002
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, November 20, 2024
Registration Number2876244
Registration DateTuesday, August 24, 2004
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 1, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesRental services in the field of consumer electronics and home entertainment products, namely, rental of televisions, stereos, [ videocassette recorders, camcorders, ] DVD players, and video game consoles and wall hangings
Goods and ServicesRental services, namely, rental of home appliances, namely, air conditioners, freezers, ranges, refrigerators, washers and dryers
Pseudo MarkRAC RENT A CENTER
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesRental services, namely, rental of furniture and home furnishings and accessories, namely, bedroom furniture, dinette sets; home theater wall units, living room furniture, chairs, tables, lamps
Goods and ServicesRental services, namely, rental of computers

Classification Information


International Class040 - Treatment of materials.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 23, 2004
Primary Code040
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 29, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 29, 1990

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 8, 2003
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 29, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 29, 1990

International Class042 - 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 Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 8, 2003
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1998

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 8, 2003
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 29, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 29, 1990

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRent-A-Center West, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPlano, TX 75024

Party NameRent-A-Center West, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPlano, TX 75024

Party NameRent-A-Center West, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPlano, TX 75024

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, March 26, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, April 3, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, June 24, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 24, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 21, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, August 12, 2003FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, December 18, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, December 18, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 29, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 26, 2004FAX RECEIVED
Thursday, February 26, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 11, 2004FAX RECEIVED
Thursday, March 11, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 7, 2004PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, April 7, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 12, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, June 1, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 24, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 9, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 23, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 23, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, September 30, 2009REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Wednesday, April 9, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, August 18, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 4, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, September 4, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, September 4, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED
Wednesday, December 3, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, June 2, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 17, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 11, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 18, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 10, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, January 24, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, January 24, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 24, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, August 24, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 20, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 20, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 20, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, November 20, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED