| Serial Number | 98892581 |
| Word Mark | RIB COOK OFF ASSOCIATION |
| Filing Date | Monday, December 9, 2024 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Wednesday, September 10, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 |
| Goods and Services | Organizing community festivals featuring primarily BBQ Rib Events and also providing BBQ exhibitions; Provision of information in the field of recreational activities, namely, BBQ Rib Events |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of cartoon representation of a red and white hog with pointed ears. The hog features black accents and is wearing black sunglasses with white accents. The hog is leaning over a banner with the words "RIB COOK OFF ASSOCIATION" while holding a silver spatula in its right hoof and a silver carving fork on its left hoof. An orange and white flaming fire can be seen at the back of the hog, with white and red stripes, and small orange, red, yellow, and white fires radiating from the fire behind the hog. The words "RIB COOK OFF" are bold and white, all in capital letters on a black banner, with "ASSOCIATION" below in smaller white letters on a red banner. There are single, orange five-pointed stars between the wording "RIB" and "COOK" and between the wording "COOK" and "OFF". All the foregoing is on a black background. |
| Goods and Services | Stickers; Stickers for automobiles; Stickers for cars; Stickers for motor cars; Automobile stickers; Children's wall stickers; Decorative stickers for cars; Decorative stickers for motor cars; Decorative stickers for vehicle bumpers; Decorative vehicle bumper stickers; Motor car stickers; Vehicle bumper stickers |
| Goods and Services | Hats; Athletic tops; Crew necks; Golf shirts; Long-sleeved shirts; Moisture-wicking sports shirts; Pullovers; Shirts; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Short-sleeve shirts; Short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts; Short-sleeved shirts; Sport shirts; Sports shirts with short sleeves; Sweat shirts; T-shirts; Warm-up suits; Women's clothing, namely, shirts, dresses, skirts, blouses |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red, black, orange, white, yellow, and silver is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Blanket throws; Blankets for outdoor use; Bed blankets made of man-made fibers; Fleece blankets; Travel blankets |
| Goods and Services | License plate frames; License plate holders; Novelty license plate holders |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "RIB COOK OFF ASSOCIATION" |
| Goods and Services | Tumblers for use as drinking glasses; Drinking glasses, namely, tumblers |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 9, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 1, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 15, 2023 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 9, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 1, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 15, 2023 |
| International Class | 012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water. |
| US Class Codes | 019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 9, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 012 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 1, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 15, 2023 |
| International Class | 016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 9, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 1, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 15, 2023 |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 9, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 1, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 15, 2023 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 9, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, December 1, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, December 15, 2023 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Stillwater, OK 74074 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, December 9, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Sunday, May 25, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Sunday, May 25, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 28, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, June 3, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 28, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, August 28, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 2, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, August 28, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |