Who owns the BE PREPARED trademark?

The BE PREPARED trademark is owned by Boy Scouts of America.

What class is the BE PREPARED trademark registered in?

The BE PREPARED trademark is registered in Class 008 (Hand tools, cutlery & side arms).

What is the serial number for BE PREPARED?

The USPTO serial number for BE PREPARED is 73310169.

What is the registration number for BE PREPARED?

BE PREPARED is registered under USPTO registration number 1212992.

Sealvo

Home Search: BE PREPAREDBE PREPARED #73310169

Back

Updated Oct 28, 2026·20 searches this week

View on USPTO TSDR Find similar marks

BEP

USPTO Trademark Record

REGISTERED

BE PREPARED

SN 73310169·Reg 1212992·Filed May 13, 1981

Owner Boy Scouts of America

Hand-operated hand tools and implements; cutlery; side arms, except firearms; razors.

BE PREPARED (Serial No. 73310169), Registration No. 1212992, is a registered US trademark filed on May 13, 1981 by Boy Scouts of America. This trademark covers Class 008 (Hand tools, cutlery & side arms).

Section 8/9 declaration window: October 19, 2032

Mark Intelligence

BE PREPARED (Reg. #1212992) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Boy Scouts of America, since 1981. The mark covers Class 008 (Hand tools, cutlery & side arms). Goods and services include Hand-operated hand tools and implements; cutlery; side arms, except firearms; razors.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

May 13, 1981

SERIAL

73310169

REG#

1212992

REGISTERED

Oct 19, 1982

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateMay 13, 1981

Serial Number73310169

Registration No.1212992

Registration DateOct 19, 1982

Status DateMar 28, 2023

Published for OppositionJul 27, 1982

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 008Hand tools, cutlery & side arms

US codes: 023, 028, 044

First use anywhere: Dec 31, 1911

First use in commerce: Dec 31, 1911

Hand-operated hand tools and implements; cutlery; side arms, except firearms; razors.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

Run a conflict check

Search by serial number, mark name, or logo. See conflicting marks ranked by risk with clear explanations of what contributed.

Run conflict check

Status History

18 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Mar 28, 2023

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Mar 28, 2023

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Mar 28, 2023

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Mar 28, 2023

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Sep 16, 2022

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Oct 19, 2021

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Oct 16, 2012

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Oct 16, 2012

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Oct 16, 2012

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Oct 15, 2012

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Apr 08, 2008

CASE FILE IN TICRS

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Jan 24, 2002

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jan 24, 2002

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

Nov 16, 2001

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Sep 24, 1988

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

Mar 29, 1988

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Oct 19, 1982

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jul 27, 1982

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Other Marks by Boy Scouts of America

Additional USPTO filings from the same owner.

SCO

SCOUTLY

99189759

Boy Scouts of America

REGISTERED

SCO

SCOUTING AMERICA

98504256

Boy Scouts of America

REGISTERED

SCO

SCOUTING AMERICA

98505434

Boy Scouts of America

REGISTERED

SCO

SCOUTING AMERICA

98977599

Boy Scouts of America

REGISTERED

Other Marks in Class 008 — Hand tools, cutlery & side arms

Recently filed and registered marks in the same international class.

ALW

ALWAYS PREPARED

88173083

GOOD SPORTSMAN MARKETING, L.L.C.

REGISTERED

86786388

BETTER EARTH LLC

REGISTERED

88445391

Raschke Engraving, Inc.

REGISTERED

BET

BETTER PREPARED TO RESPOND

99143690

FIRST TACTICAL, LLC

REGISTERED

Other Marks by Gary A. Hecht

Additional USPTO filings handled by the same attorney of record.

PUB

PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE

78754227

87983223

TERRALIFE

79177977

REGISTERED

COR

CORPORATE CHOICE

78700475

REGISTERED

BE PREPARED

Run a conflict check

Other Marks by Boy Scouts of America

Other Marks in Class 008 — Hand tools, cutlery & side arms

Other Marks by Gary A. Hecht

Get pre-filing clearance

Search 14M+ trademarks

Industries

USPTO Deadlines

Compare

Resources

Company