Who owns the MERIT trademark?

The MERIT trademark is owned by Hercules Tire & Rubber Company.

What class is the MERIT trademark registered in?

The MERIT trademark is registered in Class 012 (Vehicles & parts for locomotion).

What is the serial number for MERIT?

The USPTO serial number for MERIT is 74221709.

What is the registration number for MERIT?

MERIT is registered under USPTO registration number 1715482.

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REGISTERED

MERIT

SN 74221709·Reg 1715482·Filed Nov 15, 1991

Owner Hercules Tire & Rubber Company

Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.

MERIT (Serial No. 74221709), Registration No. 1715482, is a registered US trademark filed on Nov 15, 1991 by Hercules Tire & Rubber Company. This trademark covers Class 012 (Vehicles & parts for locomotion).

Section 8/9 declaration window: September 15, 2032

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MERIT (Reg. #1715482) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Hercules Tire & Rubber Company, since 1991. The mark covers Class 012 (Vehicles & parts for locomotion). Goods and services include Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Nov 15, 1991

SERIAL

74221709

REG#

1715482

REGISTERED

Sep 15, 1992

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateNov 15, 1991

Serial Number74221709

Registration No.1715482

Registration DateSep 15, 1992

Status DateSep 15, 2023

Published for OppositionJun 23, 1992

Filing Basis & Declarations

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

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 012Vehicles & parts for locomotion

US codes: 019

First use anywhere: Jan 29, 1991

First use in commerce: Jan 29, 1991

Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air or water.

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

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Status History

64 events

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Nov 17, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Nov 17, 2025

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Nov 17, 2025

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Nov 17, 2025

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Nov 17, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

Nov 17, 2025

TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Apr 01, 2025

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Mar 19, 2025

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Mar 12, 2025

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Dec 11, 2024

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Nov 20, 2024

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 15, 2023

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Sep 15, 2023

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Sep 15, 2023

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Sep 15, 2023

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Mar 08, 2023

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Jul 29, 2022

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Jul 29, 2022

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jul 29, 2022

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jul 29, 2022

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Jul 29, 2022

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Nov 03, 2021

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

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

Sep 15, 2021

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

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Aug 27, 2020

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Aug 27, 2020

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Aug 27, 2020

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Aug 27, 2020

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Aug 27, 2020

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Jan 23, 2019

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Jan 09, 2019

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Aug 17, 2018

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Aug 17, 2018

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Aug 25, 2016

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Aug 25, 2016

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

May 08, 2014

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

May 08, 2014

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 30, 2011

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Sep 30, 2011

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Sep 30, 2011

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Sep 15, 2011

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jul 26, 2011

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Feb 26, 2008

CASE FILE IN TICRS

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Apr 03, 2006

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Apr 03, 2006

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Nov 22, 2005

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Sep 28, 2005

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 28, 2005

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

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

Jun 13, 2002

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jun 13, 2002

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

PAPER RECEIVED

Apr 05, 2002

PAPER RECEIVED

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

Apr 05, 2002

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

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

May 20, 1999

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

CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

Mar 26, 1999

CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

SEC 7 REQUEST FILED

Dec 18, 1998

SEC 7 REQUEST FILED

RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION

Dec 18, 1998

RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION

Dec 18, 1998

RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15

Jun 24, 1998

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15

POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION

Jun 23, 1998

POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION

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

Apr 14, 1998

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

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Sep 15, 1992

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jun 23, 1992

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

May 22, 1992

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Feb 26, 1992

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Feb 24, 1992

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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