THE GRIP OF STEEL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, August 24, 1995, a trademark application was filed for THE GRIP OF STEEL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE GRIP OF STEEL trademark a serial number of 74725898. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, December 2, 2025. This trademark is owned by THOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION. The THE GRIP OF STEEL trademark is filed in the Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products category with the following description:

cable ties, namely bundling straps for wrapping groups of cables or other articles together
the grip of steel

General Information


Serial Number74725898
Word MarkTHE GRIP OF STEEL
Filing DateThursday, August 24, 1995
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, December 2, 2025
Registration Number1988693
Registration DateTuesday, July 23, 1996
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 30, 1996

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicescable ties, namely bundling straps for wrapping groups of cables or other articles together

Classification Information


International Class022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.
US Class Codes001, 002, 007, 019, 022, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 29, 1995
Primary Code022
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1972
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1972

Trademark Owner History


Party NameABB ASEA BROWN BOVERI LTD
Party Type43 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressZURICH CH-8050
CH

Party NameABB INSTALLATION PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LLC
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19809

Party NameTHOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL LLC
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19809

Party NameTHOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWILMINGTON, TN 89434

Party NameTHOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMEMPHIS, TN 38119

Party NameTHOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMEMPHIS, TN 38119

Party NameTHOMAS & BETTS CORPORATION
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMEMPHIS, TN 38119

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, January 22, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 30, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, February 19, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 29, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, April 30, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 23, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, November 5, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, December 14, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, October 6, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, June 19, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, June 29, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, June 19, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, September 7, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, September 11, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, September 11, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, January 1, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, June 24, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, September 16, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, September 17, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, September 17, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, September 17, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 8, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, September 29, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 3, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, July 23, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 19, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 2, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, December 2, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, December 2, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, December 2, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED