WHICH OIL IS RIGHT FOR YOU? Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, August 3, 2012, a trademark application was filed for WHICH OIL IS RIGHT FOR YOU? with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WHICH OIL IS RIGHT FOR YOU? trademark a serial number of 85694361. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, July 29, 2025. This trademark is owned by American Petroleum Institute. The WHICH OIL IS RIGHT FOR YOU? trademark is filed in the Construction & Repair Services, Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ Providing a website featuring information about motor oil manufacturing, in particular, manufacturing information about the different types, quality, and function of motor oil as used in internal combustion engines, namely, for motor or road vehicles such as cars and motorcycles, heavier vehicles such as buses and commercial vehicles, non-road vehicles such as go-karts, snowmobiles, boats having fixed engine installations and outboards, lawn mowers, large agricultural and construction equipment, locomotives and aircraft and static engines such as electrical generators ]

[ Providing a website featuring information about engine maintenance, in particular, information for maintenance purposes about the different types, quality, and function of motor oil as used in internal combustion engines, namely, for motor or road vehicles such as cars and motorcycles, heavier vehicles such as buses and commercial vehicles, non-road vehicles such as go-karts, snowmobiles, boats having fixed engine installations and outboards, lawn mowers, large agricultural and construction equipment, locomotives and aircraft and static engines such as electrical generators ]

Quality assurance services, namely, evaluating quality control systems and evaluating record keeping processes to ensure correct identification of engine oil and to verify the chain of custody for the engine oil from time it leaves the manufacturer to the time that it is installed in the consumer's motor vehicle [ ; providing a website featuring information about quality control in the field of motor oil, in particular, quality control information about the different types, quality, and function of motor oil as used in internal combustion engines, namely, for motor or road vehicles such as cars and motorcycles, heavier vehicles such as buses and commercial vehicles, non-road vehicles such as go-karts, snowmobiles, boats having fixed engine installations and outboards, lawn mowers, large agricultural and construction equipment, locomotives and aircraft and static engines such as electrical generators ]
which oil is right for you?

General Information


Serial Number85694361
Word MarkWHICH OIL IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Filing DateFriday, August 3, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, July 29, 2025
Registration Number4601987
Registration DateTuesday, September 9, 2014
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 4, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Providing a website featuring information about motor oil manufacturing, in particular, manufacturing information about the different types, quality, and function of motor oil as used in internal combustion engines, namely, for motor or road vehicles such as cars and motorcycles, heavier vehicles such as buses and commercial vehicles, non-road vehicles such as go-karts, snowmobiles, boats having fixed engine installations and outboards, lawn mowers, large agricultural and construction equipment, locomotives and aircraft and static engines such as electrical generators ]
Goods and Services[ Providing a website featuring information about engine maintenance, in particular, information for maintenance purposes about the different types, quality, and function of motor oil as used in internal combustion engines, namely, for motor or road vehicles such as cars and motorcycles, heavier vehicles such as buses and commercial vehicles, non-road vehicles such as go-karts, snowmobiles, boats having fixed engine installations and outboards, lawn mowers, large agricultural and construction equipment, locomotives and aircraft and static engines such as electrical generators ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesQuality assurance services, namely, evaluating quality control systems and evaluating record keeping processes to ensure correct identification of engine oil and to verify the chain of custody for the engine oil from time it leaves the manufacturer to the time that it is installed in the consumer's motor vehicle [ ; providing a website featuring information about quality control in the field of motor oil, in particular, quality control information about the different types, quality, and function of motor oil as used in internal combustion engines, namely, for motor or road vehicles such as cars and motorcycles, heavier vehicles such as buses and commercial vehicles, non-road vehicles such as go-karts, snowmobiles, boats having fixed engine installations and outboards, lawn mowers, large agricultural and construction equipment, locomotives and aircraft and static engines such as electrical generators ]

Classification Information


International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, July 29, 2025
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2012

International Class040 - Treatment of materials.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, July 29, 2025
Primary Code040
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2012

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 DateMonday, August 13, 2012
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Petroleum Institute
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20001

Party NameAmerican Petroleum Institute
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20005

Party NameAmerican Petroleum Institute
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20001

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, August 7, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, August 13, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, December 3, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 3, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, December 3, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 3, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 22, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, May 15, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 4, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 4, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 30, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, January 27, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, January 27, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, April 16, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, April 29, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 29, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, April 30, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 1, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, February 24, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, February 24, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 27, 2014SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, February 28, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, July 21, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, July 21, 2014SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 24, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, July 21, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, July 21, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, July 24, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, July 25, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 6, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, August 7, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 9, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 25, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, March 25, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, March 25, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, March 25, 2019APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, September 9, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 21, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, August 14, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, August 14, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 14, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, August 14, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, August 14, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, September 22, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 22, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, September 9, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, March 10, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 29, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 29, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, July 29, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED
Tuesday, September 22, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, July 29, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)