THE CRYPT-KEEPER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 17, 2011, a trademark application was filed for THE CRYPT-KEEPER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE CRYPT-KEEPER trademark a serial number of 85269766. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, October 3, 2023. This trademark is owned by WILLIAM M. GAINES AGENT, INC.. The THE CRYPT-KEEPER trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

Series of fiction works, namely, novels, books, comics, and magazines

Shirts; clothing, namely, jackets, ties, socks, belts; headwear; footwear
the crypt-keeper

General Information


Serial Number85269766
Word MarkTHE CRYPT-KEEPER
Filing DateThursday, March 17, 2011
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, October 3, 2023
Registration Number7183107
Registration DateTuesday, October 3, 2023
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 27, 2022

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of an image of the head and upper body of a man above the term "THE CRYPT-KEEPER".
Goods and ServicesSeries of fiction works, namely, novels, books, comics, and magazines
Goods and ServicesShirts; clothing, namely, jackets, ties, socks, belts; headwear; footwear
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, March 23, 2011
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 28, 1953
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 28, 1953

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, March 23, 2011
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 2005

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWILLIAM M. GAINES, AGENT, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressYORK, PA 17408

Party NameWILLIAM M. GAINES, AGENT, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressYORK, PA 17408

Party NameWILLIAM M. GAINES, AGENT, INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressYORK, PA 17408

Party NameWILLIAM M. GAINES AGENT, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressYork, PA 17408

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, October 3, 2023NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, October 3, 2023REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 29, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, August 28, 2023ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, August 17, 2023STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, August 7, 2023USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, August 17, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, August 7, 2023TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 21, 2023NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 27, 2022OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 27, 2022PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 7, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Saturday, November 19, 2022EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Friday, November 18, 2022APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, November 14, 2022TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, November 14, 2022CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, November 14, 2022ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, November 4, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, June 10, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 10, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 10, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 25, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED ¿ TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Wednesday, October 20, 2021REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, October 20, 2021SUSPENSION CHECKED ¿ TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Wednesday, April 7, 2021REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Monday, April 5, 2021ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, August 19, 2020REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Thursday, January 23, 2020REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Thursday, June 20, 2019REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Monday, December 3, 2018REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, May 9, 2018REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Friday, November 3, 2017REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, July 12, 2017AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, April 26, 2017REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, October 12, 2016REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, March 30, 2016REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, September 30, 2015REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, March 25, 2015REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, September 24, 2014REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, March 19, 2014REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Friday, March 14, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, September 6, 2013NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, September 6, 2013LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, September 6, 2013SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Wednesday, September 4, 2013TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 4, 2013EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Wednesday, September 4, 2013JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Wednesday, September 4, 2013EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Monday, March 4, 2013NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, March 4, 2013FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, March 4, 2013FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, February 8, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, February 7, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 7, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 7, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 7, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 7, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 18, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, July 17, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 17, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 17, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 17, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 17, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, December 17, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, December 16, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 16, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, June 17, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 17, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 17, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, June 16, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 24, 2011NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, March 23, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, March 21, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED