RCBS Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Wednesday, July 9, 2003, a trademark application was filed for RCBS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RCBS trademark a serial number of 78272013. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, September 24, 2025. This trademark is owned by Alliant Techsystems Inc.. The RCBS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, and Firearm Products categories with the following description:

Scales; electronic scales; trigger pull scales and gauges; mechanical scales; multi-media software recorded on CD Roms in the field of ballistics; computer software in the fields of database management, bullet trajectory calculations, firearm use, and ammunition for firearms; videotapes concerning ammunition hand loading, ammunition reloading, and bullet casting and molding; thermometers not for medical use; custom gauging apparatus for use in measuring ammunition case and cartridge dimensions, namely micrometers for measuring and electric micrometers for measuring; calipers for measuring; electric digital calipers for measuring; and ear protectors not for medical use, specifically for use in connection with firearms

Cleaning implements for ammunition, namely, vibratory cleaners and tumbler cleaners for use in cleaning ammunition casings

[Electric furnaces for use in bullet casting and molding]
rcbs

General Information

Serial Number78272013
Word MarkRCBS
Filing DateWednesday, July 9, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, September 24, 2025
Registration Number2988933
Registration DateTuesday, August 30, 2005
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 7, 2005

Trademark Statements

Goods and ServicesScales; electronic scales; trigger pull scales and gauges; mechanical scales; multi-media software recorded on CD Roms in the field of ballistics; computer software in the fields of database management, bullet trajectory calculations, firearm use, and ammunition for firearms; videotapes concerning ammunition hand loading, ammunition reloading, and bullet casting and molding; thermometers not for medical use; custom gauging apparatus for use in measuring ammunition case and cartridge dimensions, namely micrometers for measuring and electric micrometers for measuring; calipers for measuring; electric digital calipers for measuring; and ear protectors not for medical use, specifically for use in connection with firearms
Goods and ServicesCleaning implements for ammunition, namely, vibratory cleaners and tumbler cleaners for use in cleaning ammunition casings
Goods and Services[Electric furnaces for use in bullet casting and molding]

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 DateMonday, July 21, 2003
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1961
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1961
International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 17, 2015
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1961
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1961
International Class013 - Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.
US Class Codes002, 009
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, January 8, 2005
Primary Code013
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1961
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1961

Trademark Owner History

Party NameRCBS PRECISIONEERED RELOADING, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressSHAWNEE, KS 66218
Party NameVista Outdoor Operations LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressAnoka, MN 55303
Party NameAlliant Techsystems Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55344
Party NameAlliant Techsystems Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEdina, MN 554361097
Party NameAlliant Techsystems Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEdina, MN 554361097

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 5, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 3, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, November 24, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, November 24, 2003UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 3, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 9, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 8, 2004TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 8, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 13, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 5, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 25, 2005AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, March 7, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 21, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 27, 2005EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, January 27, 2005EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, February 3, 2005EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, February 9, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 11, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, February 19, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 8, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, April 23, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 18, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, May 31, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 1, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 7, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 30, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, August 12, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, September 16, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 16, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, September 16, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 23, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, September 17, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, February 2, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, February 2, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 25, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 22, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, August 17, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 16, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 17, 2015REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, September 17, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Wednesday, October 14, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, February 5, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, September 17, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 23, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 29, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, November 20, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, November 20, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, December 27, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 27, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 28, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, February 5, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, June 6, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, August 28, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 15, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 15, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 11, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, November 11, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 24, 2024ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 28, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 29, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, September 21, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 24, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, August 28, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 28, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, August 28, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, August 28, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, August 30, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 24, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 24, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

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