ZEP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 1, 1991, a trademark application was filed for ZEP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ZEP trademark a serial number of 74135318. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, March 23, 2024. This trademark is owned by National Service Industries, Inc.. The ZEP trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Paint Products, Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Lubricant & Fuel Products, Pharmaceutical Products, Machinery Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaning and shampooing machines, floor cleaning and polishing machines

power operated industrial and commercial cleaning equipment; namely, sprayers, fog sprayers, steam cleaning machines, pressure washers, and air agitation cleaners

preparations for killing weeds for commercial, industrial and institutional use; all purpose disinfectants for industrial and institutional use to prevent the spread of disease

lubricants in aerosol, liquid, gel and paste form, for industrial and institutioanal use; for industrial and institutional use; and floor sweeping compounds

general purpose cleaners, radiator cleaners, hot vat metal cleaners and degreasers for industrial and institutional use, paint stripper for industrial and institutional use, drain and sewer cleaners for industrial and institutional use, ceramic tile cleaners, hand cleaners, glass cleaners, laundry detergents, and carpet cleaner for industrial and institutional use, cleaners and anti-freeze for use on automobile windshields, polishes for wood, metal, and painted surfaces and floor waxes

paints for industrial and institutional use; namely, fluorescent paints for factory floors; floor and surface sealer coatings for industrial and institutional use; namely, sealers for tile, terrazo, vinyl tile, cork, wood and primarily concrete

chemical preparation used to remove mineral deposits and scale from refrigeration unit cooling coils; chemical preparation for melting ice on stairs, walkways, driveways and the like; and anti-freeze for use on automobile windshield

manually operated cleaning equipment and accessories; namely, brooms, broom handles, dustpans, brushes, brush handles, dust mops, wet mops, mop handles, sponge mops, squeegees, dispensers for wax, buckets, wringers, sponges, scouring pads, steel wool, chamois skins, soap and chemical dispensers, towel and sanitary napkin dispensers, and cleaning gloves
zep

General Information


Serial Number74135318
Word MarkZEP
Filing DateFriday, February 1, 1991
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, March 23, 2024
Registration Number1782304
Registration DateTuesday, July 20, 1993
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 18, 1992

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesvacuum cleaners, carpet cleaning and shampooing machines, floor cleaning and polishing machines
Goods and Servicespower operated industrial and commercial cleaning equipment; namely, sprayers, fog sprayers, steam cleaning machines, pressure washers, and air agitation cleaners
Goods and Servicespreparations for killing weeds for commercial, industrial and institutional use; all purpose disinfectants for industrial and institutional use to prevent the spread of disease
Goods and Serviceslubricants in aerosol, liquid, gel and paste form, for industrial and institutioanal use; for industrial and institutional use; and floor sweeping compounds
Goods and Servicesgeneral purpose cleaners, radiator cleaners, hot vat metal cleaners and degreasers for industrial and institutional use, paint stripper for industrial and institutional use, drain and sewer cleaners for industrial and institutional use, ceramic tile cleaners, hand cleaners, glass cleaners, laundry detergents, and carpet cleaner for industrial and institutional use, cleaners and anti-freeze for use on automobile windshields, polishes for wood, metal, and painted surfaces and floor waxes
Goods and Servicespaints for industrial and institutional use; namely, fluorescent paints for factory floors; floor and surface sealer coatings for industrial and institutional use; namely, sealers for tile, terrazo, vinyl tile, cork, wood and primarily concrete
Goods and Serviceschemical preparation used to remove mineral deposits and scale from refrigeration unit cooling coils; chemical preparation for melting ice on stairs, walkways, driveways and the like; and anti-freeze for use on automobile windshield
Goods and Servicesmanually operated cleaning equipment and accessories; namely, brooms, broom handles, dustpans, brushes, brush handles, dust mops, wet mops, mop handles, sponge mops, squeegees, dispensers for wax, buckets, wringers, sponges, scouring pads, steel wool, chamois skins, soap and chemical dispensers, towel and sanitary napkin dispensers, and cleaning gloves

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes001, 006
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1991
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 1, 1937
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 1, 1937

International Class002 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists.
US Class Codes016
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1991
Primary Code002
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 1, 1937
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 1, 1937

International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1991
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 1, 1937
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 1, 1937

International Class004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
US Class Codes015
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1991
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 1, 1937
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 1, 1937

International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1991
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 1, 1937
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 1, 1937

International Class007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs.
US Class Codes002, 003, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1991
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 1936
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 1936

International Class009 - 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 Codes021, 023
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, January 27, 1992
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1947
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1947

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, 004, 029, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 26, 1991
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 1936
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 1936

Trademark Owner History


Party NameZEP IP HOLDING LLC
Party Type43 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressATLANTA, GA 30327

Party NameACUITY BRANDS, INC.
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressATLANTA, GA 30309

Party NameNSI ENTERPRISES, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressATLANTA, GA 30309

Party NameNational Service Industries, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30309

Party NameNational Service Industries, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30309

Party NameNational Service Industries, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30309

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, June 20, 1991NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, June 20, 1991CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 5, 1992FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, April 21, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, May 14, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 17, 1992NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 18, 1992PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, July 21, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 20, 1993REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 4, 1998REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, April 22, 1999REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, July 21, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, October 24, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, October 24, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, September 24, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, October 17, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, July 9, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, July 9, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, March 7, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, March 15, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, March 15, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, March 15, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 10, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 8, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 23, 2017ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 29, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 20, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 4, 2023ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, October 23, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, March 21, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, March 23, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, March 23, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, March 23, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED