THE LIGHTINGBUG Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, May 27, 2014, a trademark application was filed for THE LIGHTINGBUG with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE LIGHTINGBUG trademark a serial number of 86292400. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED as of Thursday, May 11, 2023. The THE LIGHTINGBUG trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Environmental Control Instrument Products categories with the following description:

Electric or electronic sensors for identifying a failed exterior lamp of an automobile and adjusting electrical current to an alternative lamp for use as a backup lighting system

Backup lighting systems for use in automobiles comprised of automotive lighting headlights with an integrated sensor used for identifying a failed exterior lamp of an automobile and adjusting electrical current to an alternative lamp
the lightingbug

General Information


Serial Number86292400
Word MarkTHE LIGHTINGBUG
Filing DateTuesday, May 27, 2014
Status701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED
Status DateThursday, May 11, 2023
Registration Number5055061
Registration DateTuesday, October 4, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 22, 2015

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of illuminating asterisk adjacent to "The Lightingbug".
Goods and ServicesElectric or electronic sensors for identifying a failed exterior lamp of an automobile and adjusting electrical current to an alternative lamp for use as a backup lighting system
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesBackup lighting systems for use in automobiles comprised of automotive lighting headlights with an integrated sensor used for identifying a failed exterior lamp of an automobile and adjusting electrical current to an alternative lamp

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 DateFriday, October 9, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, May 23, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, May 23, 2016

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 9, 2014
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, May 23, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, May 23, 2016

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressLexington, TN 38351

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressLexington, TN 38351

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressLexington, TN 38351

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, May 11, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 11, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, May 10, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 9, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 2, 2023POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Tuesday, May 2, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 3, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Monday, October 4, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, November 11, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 4, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 2, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Thursday, September 1, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, September 1, 2016STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, August 8, 2016USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, August 31, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, August 8, 2016TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 16, 2016NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 22, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 22, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 2, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 19, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, November 13, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 9, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, October 9, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 2, 2015NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED
Friday, October 2, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, October 2, 2015PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Friday, October 2, 2015TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 31, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 31, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 31, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 11, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 11, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 5, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, February 25, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, September 15, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, September 15, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, September 15, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 9, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 10, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, June 9, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, May 30, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED