TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 17, 1996, a trademark application was filed for TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT trademark a serial number of 75137859. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, January 23, 2019. This trademark is owned by THORN Americas, Inc.. The TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

retail store services providing for the rental, leasing, lease purchasing, and rental to own of home furnishings, appliances, and consumer electronics
try it before you buy it

General Information


Serial Number75137859
Word MarkTRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT
Filing DateWednesday, July 17, 1996
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, January 23, 2019
Registration Number2170721
Registration DateTuesday, July 7, 1998
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 14, 1998

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateISSUE NEW CERTIFICATE TO: RENT-A-CENTER WEST, INC., DELAWARE CORPORATION, 5700 TENNYSON PARKWAY, 3RD FLOOR, PLANO, TEXAS 75024
Goods and Servicesretail store services providing for the rental, leasing, lease purchasing, and rental to own of home furnishings, appliances, and consumer electronics

Classification Information


International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, August 24, 1996
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, August 31, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, August 31, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRENT-A-CENTER WEST, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPLANO, TX 75024

Party NameRENT-A-CENTER WEST, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPLANO, TX 75024

Party NameTHORN AMERICAS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWichita, KS 67226

Party NameTHORN AMERICAS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWichita, KS 67226

Party NameTHORN AMERICAS, INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWichita, KS 67226

Party NameTHORN Americas, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWichita, KS 67226

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, January 24, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, January 24, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 24, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 10, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 18, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 11, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 23, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 23, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, January 23, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, January 23, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 2, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 2, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 3, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 9, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, April 15, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, April 11, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Saturday, October 11, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, October 11, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, October 6, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, October 3, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 12, 2006ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, May 12, 2006NEW CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Friday, April 21, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, December 12, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 24, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, July 9, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, July 7, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 14, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, March 13, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, February 3, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, August 21, 1997USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Wednesday, August 20, 1997AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, July 29, 1997USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, July 29, 1997Sec. 1(B) CLAIM ADDED
Tuesday, July 29, 1997Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED
Thursday, August 7, 1997LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, June 27, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 3, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, December 19, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER