| Serial Number | 90975336 |
| Word Mark | THE THING? |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, August 12, 2020 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, October 19, 2021 |
| Registration Number | 6530972 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, October 19, 2021 |
| Mark Drawing | 4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 3, 2021 |
| Goods and Services | Metal license plates |
| Goods and Services | Decorative refrigerator magnets |
| Goods and Services | Key chains |
| Goods and Services | Bumper stickers; magnetic decals; stationery items, namely, writing paper, pads and envelopes, pens and pencils; postcards |
| Goods and Services | Drinkware; flasks; mugs; drinking glasses; shot glasses; water bottles sold empty |
| Goods and Services | Roasted peanuts |
| Goods and Services | Hot sauce |
| Goods and Services | Bottled water |
| Goods and Services | Retail store services featuring convenience store items and gasoline; retail convenience stores; retail gift shops |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services in the nature of a roadside attraction; museums; providing theme park services; amusement centers; conducting guided tours of museums; presentation of live show performances |
| Pseudo Mark | THE THING |
| International Class | 006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 006 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, October 31, 1997 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, October 31, 1997 |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, May 8, 2019 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, May 8, 2019 |
| International Class | 014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, May 17, 2004 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, May 17, 2004 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, November 30, 1969 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 1969 |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, March 22, 2000 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, March 22, 2000 |
| International Class | 029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 029 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, May 1, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, May 1, 2018 |
| International Class | 030 - 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 Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, May 1, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, May 1, 2018 |
| International Class | 032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages. |
| US Class Codes | 045, 046, 048 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 032 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, October 31, 1980 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, October 31, 1980 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, November 30, 1969 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 1969 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 15, 2020 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, November 30, 1969 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 1969 |
| Party Name | Bowlin Travel Centers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Albuquerque, NM 87108 |
| Party Name | Bowlin Travel Centers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Albuquerque, NM 87108 |
| Party Name | Bowlin Travel Centers, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Albuquerque, NM 87108 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, October 19, 2021 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 3, 2021 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 3, 2021 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, July 14, 2021 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 28, 2021 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, June 25, 2021 | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Thursday, June 10, 2021 | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 17, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Friday, June 11, 2021 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 10, 2021 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, June 10, 2021 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 10, 2021 | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 10, 2020 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 10, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 10, 2020 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, December 7, 2020 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM |
| Saturday, August 15, 2020 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM |