THE BALANCER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, December 27, 1993, a trademark application was filed for THE BALANCER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE BALANCER trademark a serial number of 74473289. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 3, 2020. This trademark is owned by Fishing Designs, Inc.. The THE BALANCER trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products category with the following description:

butt cap and weight assembly comprising flexible butt cap and metal weights for adjusting the weight on fishing rods
the balancer

General Information


Serial Number74473289
Word MarkTHE BALANCER
Filing DateMonday, December 27, 1993
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 3, 2020
Registration Number1943424
Registration DateTuesday, December 26, 1995
Mark Drawing3T09 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 30, 1995

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"THE BALANCER"
Goods and Servicesbutt cap and weight assembly comprising flexible butt cap and metal weights for adjusting the weight on fishing rods

Classification Information


International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 3, 2020
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, July 31, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, July 31, 1993

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFishing Designs, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55423

Party NameFishing Designs, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55423

Party NameFishing Designs, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55423

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 3, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Monday, June 11, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, December 15, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, December 15, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, December 15, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, November 14, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, November 14, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 20, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 5, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, December 14, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, December 26, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, June 29, 1995EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 30, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, April 28, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, February 3, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 2, 1995EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, February 1, 1995PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, January 19, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 15, 1994CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, June 20, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, May 26, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER