THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, May 17, 2022, a trademark application was filed for THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH trademark a serial number of 97415286. The federal status of this trademark filing is FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED as of Tuesday, January 2, 2024. This trademark is owned by Ringling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc.. The THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Staple Food Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

Candy; Cookies; Cotton candy; Lollipops; Edible cake decorations

Downloadable computer graphics; Digital media, namely, pre-recorded DVDs, downloadable audio and video recordings, and CDs featuring and promoting a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information; Downloadable video game programs; Downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring image files featuring information regarding a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information for use in online virtual worlds; Downloadable audio and video recordings featuring information regarding a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)

Stationery; Stickers; Paper containers; Paper napkins; Paper place mats; Party favor gift boxes sold empty; Printed coloring books; Printed picture books; Printed publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of circus facts and circus themes for curriculum-wide studies, stationery featuring information on arena choreography, juggling, mime, prop and costume construction, stiltwalking, unicycling, makeup and acrobatics; Printed publications, namely, board books, photo books, event and souvenir programs, posters, paper and printed instructional and teaching materials in the field of circus facts and circus themes for curriculum-wide studies; Blank note cards; Printed invitation cards; Printed story books; Printed occasion cards

On-line retail store services featuring merchandise related to the circus and gift vouchers that may be redeemed for attending a particular circus performance

Picture frames
the greatest show on earth

General Information


Serial Number97415286
Word MarkTHE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH
Filing DateTuesday, May 17, 2022
Status730 - FIRST EXTENSION - GRANTED
Status DateTuesday, January 2, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 30, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCandy; Cookies; Cotton candy; Lollipops; Edible cake decorations
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer graphics; Digital media, namely, pre-recorded DVDs, downloadable audio and video recordings, and CDs featuring and promoting a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information; Downloadable video game programs; Downloadable virtual goods, namely, computer programs featuring image files featuring information regarding a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information for use in online virtual worlds; Downloadable audio and video recordings featuring information regarding a specific circus, performers, and other circus-related information authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs)
Goods and ServicesStationery; Stickers; Paper containers; Paper napkins; Paper place mats; Party favor gift boxes sold empty; Printed coloring books; Printed picture books; Printed publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of circus facts and circus themes for curriculum-wide studies, stationery featuring information on arena choreography, juggling, mime, prop and costume construction, stiltwalking, unicycling, makeup and acrobatics; Printed publications, namely, board books, photo books, event and souvenir programs, posters, paper and printed instructional and teaching materials in the field of circus facts and circus themes for curriculum-wide studies; Blank note cards; Printed invitation cards; Printed story books; Printed occasion cards
Goods and ServicesOn-line retail store services featuring merchandise related to the circus and gift vouchers that may be redeemed for attending a particular circus performance
Goods and ServicesPicture frames

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code030
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2022
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRingling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVienna, VA 22182

Party NameRingling Bros.-Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVienna, VA 22182

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, March 28, 2023COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Friday, May 20, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, May 24, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, March 6, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 28, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 28, 2023EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 28, 2023NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 29, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 29, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 29, 2023NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 29, 2023EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, April 21, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 30, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 10, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 30, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 25, 2023NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 2, 2024SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 2, 2024SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, January 2, 2024SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, January 4, 2024NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, June 14, 2024TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, June 14, 2024TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Friday, June 14, 2024SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, September 26, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 26, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, September 26, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, August 3, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL