RNC 2016 CLEVELAND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, November 23, 2015, a trademark application was filed for RNC 2016 CLEVELAND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RNC 2016 CLEVELAND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION trademark a serial number of 86829601. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 29, 2023. This trademark is owned by Committee on Arrangements for the 2016 Republican National Convention. The RNC 2016 CLEVELAND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

Handbags; knapsacks and backpacks; all-purpose sports bags; tote bags; wallets; brief cases; gym bags; umbrellas; fanny packs; duffel bags; leather and imitation leather key chains

Booklets, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets and books featuring information regarding politics, the Republican political party and political conventions; paper flags, paper banners and posters; binders and paper weights; trading cards; blank and picture postcards; note cards; note pads; memo pads; greeting cards; pens and pencils; pen and pencil cases; bumper stickers and strips; printed visuals in the nature of promotional materials, namely, advertising signs of paper

Campaign ornamental novelty pins and campaign buttons

Jewelry, namely, cufflinks, tie bars, tie pins, tie tacks, key chains as jewelry and watches

Clothing, namely, shirts, pants, sweat shirts, hats, suspenders, aprons, scarves, robes, sweat pants, T-shirts, neckties, socks, jackets, sweaters, caps, visors and blazers

Political action committee services, namely, promoting the interests of the National Republican Party in the field of politics and organizing and providing promotional sponsorship of political meetings to promote the interests of the Republican Party

Picture frames; hand fans; seat cushions
rnc 2016 cleveland republican national convention

General Information


Serial Number86829601
Word MarkRNC 2016 CLEVELAND REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION
Filing DateMonday, November 23, 2015
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 29, 2023
Registration Number5224001
Registration DateTuesday, June 13, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 25, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a right-facing red elephant with a white eye, white tusk and white outlining and is above the neck of a blue guitar with 3 white stars. A blue star appears below with the wording "RNC" in red to the left and the year"2016" in red to the right and appears above the wording "CLEVELAND" in blue. Below the wording "CLEVELAND" is a blue horizontal line and beneath the horizontal line is the wording "REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION" in blue. The color white represents the background and is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesHandbags; knapsacks and backpacks; all-purpose sports bags; tote bags; wallets; brief cases; gym bags; umbrellas; fanny packs; duffel bags; leather and imitation leather key chains
Goods and ServicesBooklets, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets and books featuring information regarding politics, the Republican political party and political conventions; paper flags, paper banners and posters; binders and paper weights; trading cards; blank and picture postcards; note cards; note pads; memo pads; greeting cards; pens and pencils; pen and pencil cases; bumper stickers and strips; printed visuals in the nature of promotional materials, namely, advertising signs of paper
Goods and ServicesCampaign ornamental novelty pins and campaign buttons
Goods and ServicesJewelry, namely, cufflinks, tie bars, tie pins, tie tacks, key chains as jewelry and watches
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts, pants, sweat shirts, hats, suspenders, aprons, scarves, robes, sweat pants, T-shirts, neckties, socks, jackets, sweaters, caps, visors and blazers
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, white and blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPolitical action committee services, namely, promoting the interests of the National Republican Party in the field of politics and organizing and providing promotional sponsorship of political meetings to promote the interests of the Republican Party
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"2016 CLEVELAND" AND "REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION"
Goods and ServicesPicture frames; hand fans; seat cushions

Classification Information


International Class014 - 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 Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 29, 2023
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 1, 2016

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 29, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 11, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 11, 2016

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 29, 2023
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 1, 2016

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 29, 2023
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 1, 2016

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 29, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 1, 2016

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 29, 2023
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 1, 2016

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 29, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 15, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 15, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCommittee on Arrangements for the 2016 Republican National Convention
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressWashington, DC 20003

Party NameCommittee on Arrangements for the 2016 Republican National Convention
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressWashington, DC 20003

Party NameCommittee on Arrangements for the 2016 Republican National Convention
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressWashington, DC 20003

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 29, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, June 13, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 13, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 9, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, May 8, 2017ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, May 3, 2017STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, April 11, 2017USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, May 3, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 11, 2017TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, April 10, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 20, 2016NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, October 25, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 25, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 5, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 22, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 8, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, September 8, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 8, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 22, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 22, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 22, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 15, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, February 8, 2016TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Monday, February 8, 2016TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 1, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, November 30, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, November 26, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED