REPELS BUGS, NOT PEOPLE. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Saturday, May 7, 2022, a trademark application was filed for REPELS BUGS, NOT PEOPLE. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the REPELS BUGS, NOT PEOPLE. trademark a serial number of 97399932. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - AFTER INTER-PARTES DECISION as of Thursday, September 19, 2024. This trademark is owned by Somer Brands. The REPELS BUGS, NOT PEOPLE. trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Lubricant & Fuel Products, and Pharmaceutical Products categories with the following description:

Insect repellent agents; Insect repellent in the nature of a lamp oil; Insect repellent incense; Insect repellent preparations; Insect repellents; Insect repellents in pre-moistened towelette form; Insect repelling tags for pets; Insect-repellents; Mosquito repellents; Anti-insect spray; Medicated sunscreen; Pharmaceutical preparations for the relief of insect bites; Tissues impregnated with insect repellents; Topical dermatological preparations that treat insect bites and stings; Wearable insect repelling devices for attachment to clothing sold pre-filled with insect repelling preparations

Candles containing insect repellent; Lamp oils containing insect repellent

Sunscreen cream; Sunscreen creams; Sunscreen preparations; Sunscreen sticks; Cosmetic sunscreen preparations; Waterproof sunscreen
repels bugs, not people.

General Information


Serial Number97399932
Word MarkREPELS BUGS, NOT PEOPLE.
Filing DateSaturday, May 7, 2022
Status604 - ABANDONED - AFTER INTER-PARTES DECISION
Status DateThursday, September 19, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 15, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesInsect repellent agents; Insect repellent in the nature of a lamp oil; Insect repellent incense; Insect repellent preparations; Insect repellents; Insect repellents in pre-moistened towelette form; Insect repelling tags for pets; Insect-repellents; Mosquito repellents; Anti-insect spray; Medicated sunscreen; Pharmaceutical preparations for the relief of insect bites; Tissues impregnated with insect repellents; Topical dermatological preparations that treat insect bites and stings; Wearable insect repelling devices for attachment to clothing sold pre-filled with insect repelling preparations
Goods and ServicesCandles containing insect repellent; Lamp oils containing insect repellent
Goods and ServicesSunscreen cream; Sunscreen creams; Sunscreen preparations; Sunscreen sticks; Cosmetic sunscreen preparations; Waterproof sunscreen

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateThursday, September 19, 2024
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
US Class Codes001, 006, 015
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateThursday, September 19, 2024
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes005, 006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateThursday, September 19, 2024
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSomer Brands
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNewport Beach, CA 92660

Party NameSomer Brands
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNewport Beach, CA 92660

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, May 11, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, May 13, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, September 6, 2022TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 6, 2022TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Friday, February 24, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 24, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, February 24, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, February 24, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 7, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 6, 2023ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, July 6, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, July 6, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, July 7, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, July 26, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 15, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 15, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 13, 2023OPPOSITION PAPERS RECEIVED AT TTAB
Wednesday, September 13, 2023OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Tuesday, November 7, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, September 19, 2024OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Thursday, September 19, 2024ABANDONMENT - AFTER INTER PARTES DECISION
Thursday, September 19, 2024OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Thursday, September 19, 2024ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - INTER PARTES DECISION