RIO Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, February 11, 2015, a trademark application was filed for RIO with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RIO trademark a serial number of 86531405. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Monday, April 10, 2023. This trademark is owned by University of Rio Grande. The RIO trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

Athletic training; entertainment services, namely arranging, organizing, operating and conducting collegiate athletic and sporting events

Backpacks, tote bags

Metal key rings

[ Toy banks, ] christmas tree ornaments; stuffed toy animals [ ; mini basketballs; mini soccer balls; mini volleyballs ]

Stationery, address books, [ greeting cards, printed invitations, ] memo pads, writing tablets, [ paperweights, letter openers, postcards, ] three-ring binders, [ bookmarks, ] calendars, appointment calendars, bumper stickers, window decals

Apparel, namely, nightshirts, jogging suits, sweat suits, pajamas, t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, collar shirts, shorts, jerseys, rompers, sweaters, jackets, coats, raincoats, vests, cloth bibs for infants and children [, socks, ] hats, caps [, visors ]

Drinkware, namely mugs and coasters, not of paper and other than table linen

Picture frames, diploma frames, [ plastic key tags, non-metal and non-leather key chains; ] stuffed animals
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General Information


Serial Number86531405
Word MarkRIO
Filing DateWednesday, February 11, 2015
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateMonday, April 10, 2023
Registration Number4944105
Registration DateTuesday, April 26, 2016
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 9, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesAthletic training; entertainment services, namely arranging, organizing, operating and conducting collegiate athletic and sporting events
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized word "Rio" in red letters outlined in black and white with the "O" shown as the design of a cyclone.
Goods and ServicesBackpacks, tote bags
Goods and ServicesMetal key rings
Goods and Services[ Toy banks, ] christmas tree ornaments; stuffed toy animals [ ; mini basketballs; mini soccer balls; mini volleyballs ]
Goods and ServicesStationery, address books, [ greeting cards, printed invitations, ] memo pads, writing tablets, [ paperweights, letter openers, postcards, ] three-ring binders, [ bookmarks, ] calendars, appointment calendars, bumper stickers, window decals
Goods and ServicesApparel, namely, nightshirts, jogging suits, sweat suits, pajamas, t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, collar shirts, shorts, jerseys, rompers, sweaters, jackets, coats, raincoats, vests, cloth bibs for infants and children [, socks, ] hats, caps [, visors ]
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) black, red and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesDrinkware, namely mugs and coasters, not of paper and other than table linen
Goods and ServicesPicture frames, diploma frames, [ plastic key tags, non-metal and non-leather key chains; ] stuffed animals

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, November 20, 2015
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 2008

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 DateThursday, February 26, 2015
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 2008

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 DateThursday, February 26, 2015
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 2008

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 26, 2015
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 2008

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 26, 2015
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 2008

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 DateThursday, February 26, 2015
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 2008

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 26, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 2008

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 DateThursday, February 26, 2015
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameUniversity of Rio Grande
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressRio Grande, OH 45674

Party NameUniversity of Rio Grande
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressRio Grande, OH 45674

Party NameUniversity of Rio Grande
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressRio Grande, OH 45674

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, February 14, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, May 18, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, November 19, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 20, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 25, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 25, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 25, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 21, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, December 21, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 26, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, February 27, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 20, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 20, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 20, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 19, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 22, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, January 20, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 9, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 26, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 26, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, September 29, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 10, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, January 4, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 9, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, April 8, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, April 26, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, April 10, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED