THE MANLY ART OF BBQ Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Saturday, December 10, 2016, a trademark application was filed for THE MANLY ART OF BBQ with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE MANLY ART OF BBQ trademark a serial number of 87264274. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, August 28, 2018. This trademark is owned by Next Step Investments, LLC. The THE MANLY ART OF BBQ trademark is filed in the Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

Providing a website with blogs and non-downloadable publications in the nature of blog entries and newsletters featuring articles related to barbecue and other general topics of interest to men in the field of cooking, barbecuing, and humor; Providing a website featuring information related to general topics of interest to men in the field of humor

Apparel, namely, shirts, pants, shorts, hats, aprons, all of which prominently display an image of a barbeque

Operating an online shopping site in the field of barbecue; Online retail store featuring barbecue related products, such as barbecues and grills, barbecue equipment and utensils, cookbooks; Online retail store featuring barbeque related apparel and accessories, all of which prominently display an image of a barbeque

Oven mitts; barbecue mitts; utensils for barbecues, namely, forks, tongs, turners; cooking utensils, namely, grills; cleaning brushes for barbeque grills

Providing a website featuring information related to barbecue, namely, recipes and cooking tips, as well as general topics of interest to men in the field of cooking; Providing a website featuring information related to general topics of interest to men in the field of cooking and barbecuing
the manly art of bbq

General Information


Serial Number87264274
Word MarkTHE MANLY ART OF BBQ
Filing DateSaturday, December 10, 2016
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, August 28, 2018
Registration Number5551500
Registration DateTuesday, August 28, 2018
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 7, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding a website with blogs and non-downloadable publications in the nature of blog entries and newsletters featuring articles related to barbecue and other general topics of interest to men in the field of cooking, barbecuing, and humor; Providing a website featuring information related to general topics of interest to men in the field of humor
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a shield design with the phrase "The MANLY Art of BBQ" where the words "The" and "Art of BBQ" are presented at a slight angle in a stylized font and superimposed over the word "MANLY", which is presented in block letters. Underneath the words is an image of a barbeque with flames, and a spatula and fork impaling a hot dog.
Pseudo MarkTHE MANLY ART OF BARBEQUE
Goods and ServicesApparel, namely, shirts, pants, shorts, hats, aprons, all of which prominently display an image of a barbeque
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesOperating an online shopping site in the field of barbecue; Online retail store featuring barbecue related products, such as barbecues and grills, barbecue equipment and utensils, cookbooks; Online retail store featuring barbeque related apparel and accessories, all of which prominently display an image of a barbeque
Goods and ServicesOven mitts; barbecue mitts; utensils for barbecues, namely, forks, tongs, turners; cooking utensils, namely, grills; cleaning brushes for barbeque grills
Goods and ServicesProviding a website featuring information related to barbecue, namely, recipes and cooking tips, as well as general topics of interest to men in the field of cooking; Providing a website featuring information related to general topics of interest to men in the field of cooking and barbecuing

Classification Information


International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 14, 2016
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 1, 2016

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 14, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 1, 2016

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 14, 2016
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 1, 2016

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 14, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 1, 2016

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 14, 2016
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 1, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 1, 2016

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNext Step Investments, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLaguna Beach, CA 92651

Party NameNext Step Investments, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLaguna Beach, CA 92651

Party NameNext Step Investments, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLaguna Beach, CA 92651

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, August 28, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 28, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 24, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, July 23, 2018ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, July 18, 2018STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, June 26, 2018USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, July 18, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 26, 2018TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 2, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, November 7, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 7, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 18, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Sunday, October 1, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, September 18, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 18, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, September 18, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, September 18, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, September 18, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Saturday, September 9, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 8, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 8, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 14, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 14, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 14, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 14, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, December 15, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 14, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, December 14, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED