RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 13, 1970, a trademark application was filed for RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! trademark a serial number of 72351252. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, January 22, 2022. This trademark is owned by RIPLEY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. The RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Hand Tool Products, Jewelry Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Restaurant & Hotel Services, Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

PREPARATION AND PRODUCTION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS; FOR COLLECTING INFORMATION AND ARTIFACTS; FOR THE PREPARATION AND LEASING OF MOTION PICTURES FOR THEATRE AND TELEVISION; FOR OPERATING DISPLAYS, PLACES OF EXHIBITION AND MUSEUMS

[ TIE FASTENERS ]

SHIRTS

GRAPHICS, CARTOONS, SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, AND ILLUSTRATIONS, AS CONTRIBUTIONS TO AND COMPONENTS OF NEWSPAPERS AND, PERIODICALS; BOOKS, COMIC BOOKS, ADVERTISING MATTER AND MOTION PICTURES

[ PREPARATION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMERCIALS FOR PROMOTING THE SALES OF GOODS OR SERVICES OF OTHERS THROUGH PREPARATION OF PRINTED MATERIALS AND ADVERTISING; ] RETAIL STORE SERVICES IN THE OPERATION OF GIFT SHOPS

[ PICTURE LOOPS, CHILDREN'S HOBBY KITS, DRAWING SLATES AND PLAYING CARDS ]

General Information


Serial Number72351252
Word MarkRIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
Filing DateFriday, February 13, 1970
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, January 22, 2022
Registration Number0918431
Registration DateTuesday, August 17, 1971
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateTHE DRAWING IS AMENDED TO APPEAR AS FOLLOWS: PUBLISH NEW CUT
Goods and ServicesPREPARATION AND PRODUCTION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS; FOR COLLECTING INFORMATION AND ARTIFACTS; FOR THE PREPARATION AND LEASING OF MOTION PICTURES FOR THEATRE AND TELEVISION; FOR OPERATING DISPLAYS, PLACES OF EXHIBITION AND MUSEUMS
Goods and Services[ TIE FASTENERS ]
Goods and ServicesSHIRTS
Goods and ServicesGRAPHICS, CARTOONS, SKETCHES, DRAWINGS, AND ILLUSTRATIONS, AS CONTRIBUTIONS TO AND COMPONENTS OF NEWSPAPERS AND, PERIODICALS; BOOKS, COMIC BOOKS, ADVERTISING MATTER AND MOTION PICTURES
Goods and Services[ PREPARATION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMERCIALS FOR PROMOTING THE SALES OF GOODS OR SERVICES OF OTHERS THROUGH PREPARATION OF PRINTED MATERIALS AND ADVERTISING; ] RETAIL STORE SERVICES IN THE OPERATION OF GIFT SHOPS
In Another Form StatementAT LEAST AS EARLY AS 1919 IN A DIFFERENT FORM.
In Another Form StatementAT LEAST AS EARLY AS 1919 IN A DIFFERENT FORM.
Goods and Services[ PICTURE LOOPS, CHILDREN'S HOBBY KITS, DRAWING SLATES AND PLAYING CARDS ]

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.

018 - 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.

020 - 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.

022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.

025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.

028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, January 22, 2022
Primary Code022
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 25, 1962
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 25, 1962

International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.

014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes028
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, September 20, 2011
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1963
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1963

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.

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.

028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 1, 1983
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 31, 1949
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 31, 1949

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 1, 1983
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1960
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1960

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.

036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.

038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.

041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.

044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.

045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 1, 1983
Primary Code101
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1960
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1960

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 1, 1983
Primary Code107
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 1950
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 1950

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRIPLEY ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOrlando, FL 32819

Party NameRIPLEY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressTORONTO 7, ONTARIO
CA

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, January 23, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Saturday, January 22, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FOURTH RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, January 22, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Saturday, January 22, 2022REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, January 21, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 12, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, August 17, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 18, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, September 20, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 20, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, September 20, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, September 20, 2011REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, August 5, 2011REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, September 8, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 5, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, September 22, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, September 12, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, July 15, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, November 29, 2001REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, November 29, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, August 2, 2001REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, May 19, 1992REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 5, 1992RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION
Friday, December 27, 1991AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, September 30, 1991POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 9
Friday, September 13, 1991SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Monday, August 19, 1991REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Monday, August 19, 1991REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, July 19, 1977REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.