THE BEETLE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, April 2, 2013, a trademark application was filed for THE BEETLE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE BEETLE trademark a serial number of 79131687. The federal status of this trademark filing is IR CANCELLED - US REGISTRATION CANCELLED as of Friday, March 5, 2021. This trademark is owned by Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft. The THE BEETLE trademark is filed in the Vehicles & Locomotive Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Construction & Repair Services categories with the following description:

Motorized land vehicles; motors and engines for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms in the nature of motors and engines for land vehicles; clutches for land vehicles; shaft couplings for land vehicles; vehicle chassis; vehicle bodies; pneumatic tires; inner tubes for pneumatic tires; non-skid devices in the nature of anti-skid chains for vehicle tires; repair outfits for inner tubes in the nature of tire repair patches; adhesive rubber patches for repairing inner tubes for vehicle tires; tires for vehicle wheels; anti-skid spikes for vehicle tires; anti-skid chains for vehicles; rims for vehicle wheels; tires; solid tires for vehicle wheels; vehicle wheels; automobile wheel hubs; suspension shock absorbers for vehicles, shock absorbing springs for vehicles; head-rests for vehicle seats; vehicle seats; rearview mirrors; antitheft alarms for vehicles, anti-theft devices for vehicles; motor cars, cars, automobiles; [ motorbuses, trucks, ] vans [, tractors; motorcycles, mopeds, buses ]

Scale model vehicles, scale model automobiles and toy automobiles; toy vehicles for children, scooters in the nature of toys for children; [ playing cards, ] stuffed toys in shape of vehicles [, apparatus for electronic games, other than those adapted for use with external screens or monitors; apparatus for video games in the nature of home video game machines, other than those adapted for use with external screens or monitors ]

Retail and wholesale business management services concerning motor vehicles and their parts and fittings; retail and wholesale business management services for mail-order business concerning motor vehicles and their parts and fittings; retail and wholesale business management services via internet concerning motor vehicles and their parts and fittings; retail and wholesale business management services via teleshopping concerning motor vehicles and their parts and fittings; bringing together, but not transporting, a variety of motor vehicles and parts and fittings therefor for the benefit of others, thereby enabling customers to view and purchase the goods in a retail outlet; negotiation of contracts for the benefit of others about sale and purchase of motor vehicles and their parts and fittings [; business administration and organizational business management of vehicles fleets for others; data processing services ]

Custom rebuilding of existing land vehicles and structural parts therefor, repair, dismantling, cleaning, maintenance and varnishing of vehicles and their parts and motors and their parts, vehicle repair in the course of vehicle breakdown service; tuning in the nature of customized carrying out of alterations on body, chassis and motor of automobiles
the beetle

General Information


Serial Number79131687
Word MarkTHE BEETLE
Filing DateTuesday, April 2, 2013
Status404 - IR CANCELLED - US REGISTRATION CANCELLED
Status DateFriday, March 5, 2021
Registration Number4500030
Registration DateTuesday, March 25, 2014
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 7, 2014

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesMotorized land vehicles; motors and engines for land vehicles; propulsion mechanisms in the nature of motors and engines for land vehicles; clutches for land vehicles; shaft couplings for land vehicles; vehicle chassis; vehicle bodies; pneumatic tires; inner tubes for pneumatic tires; non-skid devices in the nature of anti-skid chains for vehicle tires; repair outfits for inner tubes in the nature of tire repair patches; adhesive rubber patches for repairing inner tubes for vehicle tires; tires for vehicle wheels; anti-skid spikes for vehicle tires; anti-skid chains for vehicles; rims for vehicle wheels; tires; solid tires for vehicle wheels; vehicle wheels; automobile wheel hubs; suspension shock absorbers for vehicles, shock absorbing springs for vehicles; head-rests for vehicle seats; vehicle seats; rearview mirrors; antitheft alarms for vehicles, anti-theft devices for vehicles; motor cars, cars, automobiles; [ motorbuses, trucks, ] vans [, tractors; motorcycles, mopeds, buses ]
Goods and ServicesScale model vehicles, scale model automobiles and toy automobiles; toy vehicles for children, scooters in the nature of toys for children; [ playing cards, ] stuffed toys in shape of vehicles [, apparatus for electronic games, other than those adapted for use with external screens or monitors; apparatus for video games in the nature of home video game machines, other than those adapted for use with external screens or monitors ]
Goods and ServicesRetail and wholesale business management services concerning motor vehicles and their parts and fittings; retail and wholesale business management services for mail-order business concerning motor vehicles and their parts and fittings; retail and wholesale business management services via internet concerning motor vehicles and their parts and fittings; retail and wholesale business management services via teleshopping concerning motor vehicles and their parts and fittings; bringing together, but not transporting, a variety of motor vehicles and parts and fittings therefor for the benefit of others, thereby enabling customers to view and purchase the goods in a retail outlet; negotiation of contracts for the benefit of others about sale and purchase of motor vehicles and their parts and fittings [; business administration and organizational business management of vehicles fleets for others; data processing services ]
Goods and ServicesCustom rebuilding of existing land vehicles and structural parts therefor, repair, dismantling, cleaning, maintenance and varnishing of vehicles and their parts and motors and their parts, vehicle repair in the course of vehicle breakdown service; tuning in the nature of customized carrying out of alterations on body, chassis and motor of automobiles

Classification Information


International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status CodeH - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, March 5, 2021
Primary Code012
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeH - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, March 5, 2021
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeH - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, March 5, 2021
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status CodeH - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, March 5, 2021
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameVolkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type09 - Joint Stock Company
AddressDE

Party NameVolkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type09 - Joint Stock Company
AddressDE

Party NameVolkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type09 - Joint Stock Company
AddressDE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, November 9, 2021NOTIFICATION OF EFFECT OF CANCELLATION OF INTL REG E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 9, 2021DEATH OF INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION
Sunday, January 10, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, January 10, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 25, 2020TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 31, 2014FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, June 27, 2014FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Friday, June 27, 2014FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Wednesday, June 25, 2014FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, March 25, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 21, 2014NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, January 7, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 18, 2013NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, December 18, 2013NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, December 18, 2013NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, December 3, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, November 29, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 13, 2013AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Wednesday, November 13, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 7, 2013PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, November 4, 2013AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, November 4, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 29, 2013FAX RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 24, 2013FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Monday, September 23, 2013FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, August 30, 2013AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, August 30, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 23, 2013PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 21, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, August 20, 2013FAX RECEIVED
Saturday, August 17, 2013REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, July 25, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Thursday, July 25, 2013REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Wednesday, July 24, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, July 23, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 16, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, July 3, 2013APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Saturday, June 29, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Friday, June 28, 2013LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, June 27, 2013SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A SUBSEQ DESIG FROM IB