RUGGED GEAR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, July 21, 2005, a trademark application was filed for RUGGED GEAR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RUGGED GEAR trademark a serial number of 78675458. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, August 22, 2019. This trademark is owned by The Ontario Knife Company. The RUGGED GEAR trademark is filed in the Hand Tool Products category with the following description:

Cutlery, namely, base metal and stainless steel knives, forks and spoons; hand tools, namely, pocket knives, hunting knives, fishing knives and military knives
rugged gear

General Information


Serial Number78675458
Word MarkRUGGED GEAR
Filing DateThursday, July 21, 2005
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, August 22, 2019
Registration Number3671001
Registration DateTuesday, August 18, 2009
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 18, 2007

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of A black rectangle containing the word "RUGGED" in white stylized text intended to convey the impression of wear and tear, separated by an orange horizontal bar from the word "GEAR" in large, capitalized, blue text .
Goods and ServicesCutlery, namely, base metal and stainless steel knives, forks and spoons; hand tools, namely, pocket knives, hunting knives, fishing knives and military knives
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) black, white, orange and blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"GEAR"

Classification Information


International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 28, 2005
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, May 30, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 30, 2009

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBLUE RIDGE KNIVES, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFranklinville, NY 14737

Party NameThe Ontario Knife Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFranklinville, NY 14737

Party NameThe Ontario Knife Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFranklinville, NY 14737

Party NameThe Ontario Knife Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFranklinville, NY 14737

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, August 21, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Monday, August 21, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 21, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 21, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 21, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, August 21, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 16, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, August 22, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, August 22, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, August 22, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, August 22, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, July 17, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, August 18, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 28, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, March 28, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, September 19, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, September 19, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, September 19, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 18, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 24, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 11, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, October 11, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 31, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 18, 2009REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 14, 2009LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, July 14, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, July 10, 2009ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, June 18, 2009STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, June 16, 2009IU INFORMAL RESPONSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 16, 2009TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, May 22, 2009SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 18, 2009SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, May 21, 2009SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION
Thursday, May 21, 2009PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Thursday, May 21, 2009TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Monday, May 18, 2009ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - DEFECTIVE USE STATEMENT
Monday, May 18, 2009ABANDONMENT - DEFECTIVE USE STATEMENT
Monday, May 18, 2009USE AFFIDAVIT FAILED FORMALITIES
Saturday, March 14, 2009USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, May 15, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, April 17, 2009PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, April 16, 2009FAX RECEIVED
Thursday, September 18, 2008SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, September 18, 2008SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, September 18, 2008SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 18, 2008NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, February 1, 2008EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Thursday, October 18, 2007EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 18, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 29, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, August 16, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, August 16, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Sunday, July 22, 2007EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Sunday, July 1, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, July 1, 2007EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Sunday, July 1, 2007NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Sunday, July 1, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Sunday, July 1, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, May 25, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 8, 2007JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Tuesday, March 6, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, March 6, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 6, 2007EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Tuesday, March 6, 2007EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Wednesday, September 6, 2006FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 6, 2006FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, August 31, 2006TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, August 8, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 8, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, February 9, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 9, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, February 9, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, July 28, 2005NEW APPLICATION ENTERED