ROD & CUSTOM Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Wednesday, August 22, 2001, a trademark application was filed for ROD & CUSTOM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ROD & CUSTOM trademark a serial number of 76303068. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 21, 2025. This trademark is owned by EMAP USA, Inc.. The ROD & CUSTOM trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ Magazines in the field of hot rods, street rods, custom heritage and related topics; soft cover books about automobiles ] * Providing on-line publications in the nature of magazines in the field of hot rods and street rods *

[ Mugs and foam drink holders ]

[ Ornamental pins, namely, jewelry pins, lapel pins and tie pins ]

[ Clothing, namely, t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats ]

[ Toys, namely, die cast collectible toy vehicles ]
rod & custom

General Information

Serial Number76303068
Word MarkROD & CUSTOM
Filing DateWednesday, August 22, 2001
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 21, 2025
Registration Number2947178
Registration DateTuesday, May 10, 2005
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 15, 2005

Trademark Statements

Goods and Services[ Magazines in the field of hot rods, street rods, custom heritage and related topics; soft cover books about automobiles ] * Providing on-line publications in the nature of magazines in the field of hot rods and street rods *
Goods and Services[ Mugs and foam drink holders ]
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement, Column 1, lines 1--13, "Magazines in the field of hot rods, street rods, custom heritage and related topics; soft cover books about automobiles. Class 16" is deleted, and "Providing on-line publications in the nature of magazines in the field of hot rods and street rods. Class 41" is inserted.
Goods and Services[ Ornamental pins, namely, jewelry pins, lapel pins and tie pins ]
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to goods in Class 16 only
Goods and Services[ Clothing, namely, t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats ]
Goods and Services[ Toys, namely, die cast collectible toy vehicles ]

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, June 7, 2011
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 25, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 25, 1997
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, June 7, 2011
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 25, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 25, 1997
International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 21, 2015
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 25, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 25, 1997
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 21, 2015
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 1, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 1, 1998
International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 21, 2025
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, May 31, 1953
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 31, 1953

Trademark Owner History

Party NameHEARST AUTOS, INC.
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHAMBLEE, GA 30341-2401
Party NameMOTOR TREND GROUP, LLC
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressEl Segundo, CA 90245
Party NameTEN: THE ENTHUSIAST NETWORK MAGAZINES, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressEL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
Party NameSOURCE INTERLINK MAGAZINES, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEl Segundo, CA 90245
Party NamePRIMEDIA SPECILALTY GROUP INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10151
Party NamePRIMEDIA SPECILALTY GROUP INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10151
Party NamePRIMEDIA SPECILALTY GROUP INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10151
Party NameEMAP USA, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90048

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, September 30, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 5, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, January 25, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 5, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, April 5, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 15, 2002LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Thursday, September 25, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, February 17, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, March 29, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, March 29, 2004UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, August 9, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 18, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, August 20, 2004LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, November 24, 2004PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, December 7, 2004EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, December 7, 2004EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 7, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 14, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, December 17, 2004LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, January 26, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, February 15, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 10, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 26, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 23, 2008AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 5, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 5, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 5, 2008ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, February 12, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 1, 2009ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 18, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, May 9, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 7, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 7, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, June 7, 2011REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 6, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 20, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 11, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, January 9, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 28, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 19, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, December 9, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 23, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 23, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 18, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 21, 2015REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, August 21, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, August 21, 2015REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, August 21, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 22, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, January 23, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 23, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 2, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 13, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, August 18, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 18, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 18, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 18, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 18, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, June 7, 2023TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Friday, June 23, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 28, 2023AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Wednesday, June 28, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 1, 2023NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 10, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, August 29, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, August 29, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, August 29, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, August 29, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, August 29, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 12, 2025AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, March 17, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, March 17, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, March 17, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, March 17, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 17, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, November 21, 2025CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9

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