RACE CHIP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 13, 2015, a trademark application was filed for RACE CHIP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RACE CHIP trademark a serial number of 79181716. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 71 as of Friday, March 10, 2023. This trademark is owned by RaceChip Chiptuning GmbH & CO. KG. The RACE CHIP trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Vehicles & Locomotive Products, Construction & Repair Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

* Solid-state circuits being integrated circuits used as a nonvolatile storage medium, monolithic integrated circuits; * prerecorded magnetic data carriers featuring engine control software; * data processing equipment and computers; * fire-extinguishing apparatus; * connected electronic semiconductor power elements, * transistors, and diodes; computers and computer hardware and peripherals for connecting to the Internet and accessing Internet websites and databases; * electronic apparatus for tuning land and marine vehicle engines, comprising an electronic control unit that monitors engine performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original engine control unit to increase engine performance; electronic apparatus for improving throttle performance in land and marine vehicles, comprising an electronic control unit that monitors throttle performance and response and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original throttle control unit to increase throttle performanc...

Automotive * conversion * services, namely, installing specialty automotive equipment, repair, maintenance, cleaning and painting of vehicles, vehicle motors, wheels for vehicles and parts therefor; vehicle and vehicle wheel repair; finishing in the nature of body repair and tuning of * motor vehicles and * wheels for vehicles, included in this class; custom adaptation of automobiles and wheels for vehicles, included in this class; wheel balancing, alignment and repair; * installation services for vehicles and vehicle accessories, namely, installation of electronic modules for improving technical performance in vehicles and apparatus for controlling the injection process in motor vehicles; motor vehicle engine setting and adjustment services; vehicle engine maintenance services in the nature of adjustments and tuning of engine modification apparatus; * installation of vehicle handsfree communications accessories; installation of vehicle wireless handsfree communication accessories; ins...

Land vehicles; electric and combustion motors for land vehicles; electric motors for use in land vehicles; piezoelectric motor assemblies for use in land vehicles; electric motor assemblies for use in land vehicles; gear assemblies for electric motors for use in vehicles; * starter motors for internal combustion engines for land vehicles; * windscreen wiper assemblies for vehicles; head rests for vehicle seats, sun blinds for vehicles, caps for land vehicle petrol tanks, hub caps, vehicle hoods, fitted covers for vehicles, fitted seat covers for vehicles, steering wheel covers for vehicles, vehicle wheel rims, steering wheels for vehicles, knobs for vehicle gear sticks, safety belts for vehicle seats, bumpers for vehicles; anti-theft, security and safety devices and equipment for vehicles, namely, anti-theft devices, security alarms, and audible and visible notification appliances, and with the foregoing devices and equipment including those that feature biometric sensors; chassis part...

[ Software programming for electronic performance optimisation in vehicle engines; technical development of vehicle accessories, in particular electronic modules for improving technical performance in vehicles and apparatus for controlling the injection process in motor vehicles; engine control software maintenance and repair services, namely, reprogramming of engine control software for motor vehicles to improve engine performance ]
race chip

General Information


Serial Number79181716
Word MarkRACE CHIP
Filing DateWednesday, May 13, 2015
Status709 - CANCELLED - SECTION 71
Status DateFriday, March 10, 2023
Registration Number5029333
Registration DateTuesday, August 30, 2016
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 14, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "RACE CHIP" in stylized font.
Goods and Services* Solid-state circuits being integrated circuits used as a nonvolatile storage medium, monolithic integrated circuits; * prerecorded magnetic data carriers featuring engine control software; * data processing equipment and computers; * fire-extinguishing apparatus; * connected electronic semiconductor power elements, * transistors, and diodes; computers and computer hardware and peripherals for connecting to the Internet and accessing Internet websites and databases; * electronic apparatus for tuning land and marine vehicle engines, comprising an electronic control unit that monitors engine performance and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original engine control unit to increase engine performance; electronic apparatus for improving throttle performance in land and marine vehicles, comprising an electronic control unit that monitors throttle performance and response and delivers re-calculated sensor values to the original throttle control unit to increase throttle performance; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods, including electrical cables; * electrical cables for data communications; * electrical cables for engine tuning; * wiring looms and wiring harnesses in the nature of electrical cables or wires for engine tuning apparatus; * electrical terminator plugs for engine tuning apparatus; electrical connector plugs for engine tuning apparatus; motor vehicle accessories, namely, microchips for improving engine performance in motor vehicles; electronic apparatus for controlling the injection process in motor vehicles; rotor and armature assemblies; * commutators; electronic speed sensors; testing, monitoring, and measuring apparatus for electric motors, namely, electric motor testing apparatus for measuring motor torque, for measuring motor performance, for measuring motor speed, for measuring motor life/endurance, and for measuring motor end play, armature balancing apparatus, electrical monitoring apparatus, and noise and vibration measurement apparatus; motor electronics, namely, * brushless motor controllers, stepper motor controllers, motor controllers, * noise suppression circuits, motor protection relays, over current and over voltage protection circuits, and speed controllers; thermostats for vehicles, temperature and pressure indicating, measuring, signalling and control apparatus, namely, temperature and pressure gauges and controls and central processing units therefore; * electric motor mounting brackets for vehicles and their parts; * digital camera lens modules; camera apparatus, namely, camera lenses, stationary and moveable lenses for zoom and focus, lens frames, electric motor assembly for moving moveable lenses, sensors for detecting movement of moveable lenses, Charge-coupled devices (CCD) and Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) devices for recording/capturing images, iris meters and lens shutters; video cameras and camcorders; portable telephones with camera and/or video camera function; * parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods, all included in this class; * encoded key cards; electric cables and wires; connection cables; data transmission cables; odometers, distance recording apparatus; sensors and detectors for determining the technical performance in vehicles and for controlling the injection process in motor vehicles as well as torque transducers, voltage regulators and fuel consumption meters; electronic global positioning systems; global positioning system GPS apparatus; GPS navigation device; computerized vehicle engine analyzers; automatic vehicle speed control apparatus; automatic indicators of low pressure in vehicle tires; detecting and monitoring instruments, indicators and controllers, namely, heat detectors for vehicles
Transformation Information76720797
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the Statement, classes 9, 12, 37 and 42 have been corrected per the Restriction dated 4/30/2020, and per the Fnote dated 7/8/2020.
Goods and ServicesAutomotive * conversion * services, namely, installing specialty automotive equipment, repair, maintenance, cleaning and painting of vehicles, vehicle motors, wheels for vehicles and parts therefor; vehicle and vehicle wheel repair; finishing in the nature of body repair and tuning of * motor vehicles and * wheels for vehicles, included in this class; custom adaptation of automobiles and wheels for vehicles, included in this class; wheel balancing, alignment and repair; * installation services for vehicles and vehicle accessories, namely, installation of electronic modules for improving technical performance in vehicles and apparatus for controlling the injection process in motor vehicles; motor vehicle engine setting and adjustment services; vehicle engine maintenance services in the nature of adjustments and tuning of engine modification apparatus; * installation of vehicle handsfree communications accessories; installation of vehicle wireless handsfree communication accessories; installation of vehicle short-range handsfree communications accessories; * installation of vehicle engine setting and adjustment apparatus; * refurbishment and installation services to enhance the performance of * motors and engines for motor vehicles, * exhaust systems for motor vehicles and silencer systems for motor vehicles
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, classes 9, 12 and 37 have been corrected per the Restriction dated July 31, 2020, and per the Fnote dated October 8, 2020.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesLand vehicles; electric and combustion motors for land vehicles; electric motors for use in land vehicles; piezoelectric motor assemblies for use in land vehicles; electric motor assemblies for use in land vehicles; gear assemblies for electric motors for use in vehicles; * starter motors for internal combustion engines for land vehicles; * windscreen wiper assemblies for vehicles; head rests for vehicle seats, sun blinds for vehicles, caps for land vehicle petrol tanks, hub caps, vehicle hoods, fitted covers for vehicles, fitted seat covers for vehicles, steering wheel covers for vehicles, vehicle wheel rims, steering wheels for vehicles, knobs for vehicle gear sticks, safety belts for vehicle seats, bumpers for vehicles; anti-theft, security and safety devices and equipment for vehicles, namely, anti-theft devices, security alarms, and audible and visible notification appliances, and with the foregoing devices and equipment including those that feature biometric sensors; chassis parts for motor vehicles, namely, shock absorbers and springs for improving road holding and driving safety; wheels for vehicles; alloy wheels for vehicles; wheel trims for vehicles; wheel rims; hub caps for wheels; hub centre caps; wheel covers; wheel sprockets * ; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods *
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"CHIP"
Goods and Services[ Software programming for electronic performance optimisation in vehicle engines; technical development of vehicle accessories, in particular electronic modules for improving technical performance in vehicles and apparatus for controlling the injection process in motor vehicles; engine control software maintenance and repair services, namely, reprogramming of engine control software for motor vehicles to improve engine performance ]

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 CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, March 10, 2023
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, March 10, 2023
Primary Code012
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, March 10, 2023
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeA - Sec. 7(d) - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateThursday, July 9, 2020
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRaceChip Chiptuning GmbH & CO. KG
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Party NameRaceChip Chiptuning GmbH & CO. KG
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Party NameRaceChip Chiptuning GmbH & CO. KG
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, November 16, 2023TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, November 15, 2023INVALIDATION PROCESSED
Friday, November 10, 2023TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Friday, March 10, 2023CANCELLED SECTION 71
Monday, August 30, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 3, 2021ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Monday, October 12, 2020TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Friday, October 9, 2020REQUEST FOR TRANSFORMATION PROCESSED - PARTIAL
Thursday, October 8, 2020CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, July 20, 2020REQUEST FOR TRANSFORMATION DENIED
Monday, July 13, 2020TEAS REQUEST FOR TRANSFORMATION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 9, 2020LIMITATION FROM THE IB EXAMINED AND ENTERED
Thursday, July 9, 2020CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, June 29, 2020TEAS REQUEST FOR TRANSFORMATION RECEIVED
Friday, May 1, 2020LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB
Friday, February 10, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, December 23, 2016FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, December 1, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Thursday, December 1, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Wednesday, November 30, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, August 30, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, August 19, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, June 14, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 1, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, June 1, 2016NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, May 25, 2016NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, May 12, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, May 11, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 11, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, May 11, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, May 6, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, May 5, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, May 5, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, March 11, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, February 19, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Thursday, February 18, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Wednesday, February 17, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, February 16, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, February 13, 2016APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Tuesday, February 9, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, February 9, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, February 4, 2016SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB