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 78272016. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, September 17, 2015. This trademark is owned by Alliant Techsystems Inc.. The RCBS trademark is filed in the Machinery Products, Hand Tool Products, Firearm Products, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

Hand tools, namely hand primers, primer strips, strip loaders, die lock-ring wrenches, hex key wrench sets for use with ammunition

Industrial machine presses and press accessories, namely reloading presses for use in making bullets for weapons and firearms and dust covers for ammunition reloading presses

Loading tools for weapons and firearms, namely, recappers, loading blocks and shell loaders; [cases and boxes for ammunition; ammunition boxes for use with pistols and rifles; ammunition bags; bullet casting equipment and accessories, namely, bullet molds and structural parts therefore; accessories for preparing bullet casings, namely, gun cleaning closer-cups;] cleaning implements for firearms, namely, [rods, pull-throughs, ]closer cups, shell extractors, decappers, primer brushes, primer trays;[ gun powder handling accessories, namely, powder flasks for firearms; bullet shell holders, namely, shell belts;] bullets and shell extractors; [bullet molds and bullet mold handles; ingot bullet molds; bullet molds in the form of lead pots for holding molten metal and use in bullet casting;] tools for loading weapons, namely, case loading blocks, pistol decapping rods, shell plates and gun powder checkers[; firearm parts, namely, chuck assemblies]

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General Information


Serial Number78272016
Word MarkRCBS
Filing DateWednesday, July 9, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, September 17, 2015
Registration Number2984983
Registration DateTuesday, August 16, 2005
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 24, 2005

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesHand tools, namely hand primers, primer strips, strip loaders, die lock-ring wrenches, hex key wrench sets for use with ammunition
Goods and ServicesIndustrial machine presses and press accessories, namely reloading presses for use in making bullets for weapons and firearms and dust covers for ammunition reloading presses
Goods and ServicesLoading tools for weapons and firearms, namely, recappers, loading blocks and shell loaders; [cases and boxes for ammunition; ammunition boxes for use with pistols and rifles; ammunition bags; bullet casting equipment and accessories, namely, bullet molds and structural parts therefore; accessories for preparing bullet casings, namely, gun cleaning closer-cups;] cleaning implements for firearms, namely, [rods, pull-throughs, ]closer cups, shell extractors, decappers, primer brushes, primer trays;[ gun powder handling accessories, namely, powder flasks for firearms; bullet shell holders, namely, shell belts;] bullets and shell extractors; [bullet molds and bullet mold handles; ingot bullet molds; bullet molds in the form of lead pots for holding molten metal and use in bullet casting;] tools for loading weapons, namely, case loading blocks, pistol decapping rods, shell plates and gun powder checkers[; firearm parts, namely, chuck assemblies]
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Classification Information


International Class007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs.
US Class Codes013, 019, 021, 023, 031, 034, 035
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 23, 2004
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1942
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1942

International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 23, 2004
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1942
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1942

International Class013 - Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.
US Class Codes002, 009
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, July 21, 2003
Primary Code013
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1942
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1942

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 DateWednesday, June 23, 2004
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1942
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1942

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
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, 2004FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, December 30, 2004TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, December 30, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 7, 2005TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, January 12, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 14, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, January 31, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, March 7, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 8, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 21, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 4, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, May 24, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 31, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 1, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 16, 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, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 23, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
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 - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, September 17, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, September 17, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 23, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 14, 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, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 5, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
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
Thursday, June 6, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, August 16, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 28, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, August 28, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, August 28, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 28, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 28, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 28, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED