RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, a trademark application was filed for RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY trademark a serial number of 98975588. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, March 4, 2025. This trademark is owned by Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc.. The RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Staple Food Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Candy; Cotton candy; Lollipops

Circus performances; Education services, namely, providing an interactive on-line database in the field of entertainment of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information, education of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information, and historical and biographical information in the field of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information; Entertainment services in the nature of circuses

All-purpose reusable carrying bags

Action figures; Hand-powered non-mechanical flying toy; Novelty toy items in the nature of light-up toys, namely, toy glow stick necklaces, toy swords, play wands, toy guns, plush toys, toy microphones and toy musical instruments; Toy vehicles

Printed coloring books; Printed publications, namely, event and souvenir programs

Headwear; Polo shirts; T-shirts

On-line retail store services featuring merchandise related to the circus and gift vouchers that may be redeemed for attending a particular circus performance
ringling bros. and barnum & bailey

General Information


Serial Number98975588
Word MarkRINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY
Filing DateWednesday, July 5, 2023
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, March 4, 2025
Registration Number7717307
Registration DateTuesday, March 4, 2025
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 14, 2024

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCandy; Cotton candy; Lollipops
Goods and ServicesCircus performances; Education services, namely, providing an interactive on-line database in the field of entertainment of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information, education of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information, and historical and biographical information in the field of a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information; Entertainment services in the nature of circuses
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized word "RINGLING" with the stem of the "R" being an upside-down exclamation point and the stylized wording "BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY" below.
Goods and ServicesAll-purpose reusable carrying bags
Goods and ServicesAction figures; Hand-powered non-mechanical flying toy; Novelty toy items in the nature of light-up toys, namely, toy glow stick necklaces, toy swords, play wands, toy guns, plush toys, toy microphones and toy musical instruments; Toy vehicles
Goods and ServicesPrinted coloring books; Printed publications, namely, event and souvenir programs
Goods and ServicesHeadwear; Polo shirts; T-shirts
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesOn-line retail store services featuring merchandise related to the circus and gift vouchers that may be redeemed for attending a particular circus performance

Classification Information


International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 4, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 19, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 19, 2024

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 4, 2023
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 29, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, September 29, 2024

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 4, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 29, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, September 29, 2024

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 4, 2023
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 29, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 29, 2023

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 4, 2023
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 6, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 6, 2023

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 4, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 23, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 23, 2023

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 4, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 29, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 29, 2023

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRingling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVienna, VA 22182

Party NameRingling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVienna, VA 22182

Party NameRingling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVienna, VA 22182

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, July 8, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, August 4, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, August 5, 2023NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 21, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, February 24, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, February 24, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, February 24, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 2, 2024EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, April 2, 2024NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 2, 2024EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 2, 2024EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, April 2, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 9, 2024PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, April 9, 2024WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - MANAGING ATTORNEY REQUEST
Thursday, April 11, 2024EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, April 11, 2024EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, April 11, 2024NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, April 11, 2024EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, April 11, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 24, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 14, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 14, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 9, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, September 26, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, September 26, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 26, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, September 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, November 15, 2024USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, November 15, 2024DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Friday, November 15, 2024TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, November 15, 2024TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Friday, January 31, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, February 11, 2025DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, February 11, 2025STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, February 12, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 12, 2025ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, March 4, 2025NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, March 4, 2025REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER