| Serial Number | 99223978 |
| Word Mark | TOUGH SPONGE |
| Filing Date | Monday, June 9, 2025 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 |
| Goods and Services | Hand tools, namely, sanding sponges |
| Goods and Services | Sponges for household purposes |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The colors gray, and blue are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "SPONGE" |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the "TOUGH SPONGE" name cut out from blue sponge with the top surface looking like gray steel particles (short steel fibers). |
| International Class | 008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors. |
| US Class Codes | 023, 028, 044 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, June 9, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 008 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Monday, June 9, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | North Augusta, SC 29841 US |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | North Augusta, SC 29841 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, June 9, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, June 9, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, October 31, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, November 1, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, November 1, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, November 1, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, November 1, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, January 6, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, February 2, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, February 18, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |