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BANDED BRANDS, LLC

74 Marks
LLC
First Filed:Jan 26, 2011Latest Filed:Jul 1, 2022Address:335 Cumberland Street, Memphis, 38112, TN

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Toys, Games & Sports Equipment
29(39%)
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Clothing, Footwear & Headgear
26(35%)
Class 13
Firearms & Explosives
5(7%)

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1(50%)
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97978297
97978297
Trademark
Design
REGISTERED
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Serial:97978297
Filed:Jul 1, 2022
Classes:18
Registration:7509627
Registered:Sep 17, 2024
Description: Back packs; hunters' game bags; hunting bags
97486260
97486260
Trademark
Design
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:97486260
Filed:Jul 1, 2022
Classes:25
Registration:7214909
Registered:Nov 7, 2023
Description: Gloves; Clothing, namely, pullovers, jackets, hooded sweatshirts, shirts, pants, t-shirts, hand-warmers, leg gaiters, neck gaiters, hunting gaiters; Headwear, namely, hats, headbands, face masks and caps; Hunting waders
THACHA
THACHA
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Word
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Owner:
Serial:97978253
Filed:Jul 1, 2022
Classes:18
Registration:7509619
Registered:Sep 17, 2024
Description: Back packs; hunters' game bags; hunting bags
THACHA
THACHA
Trademark
Combined
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:97978254
Filed:Jul 1, 2022
Classes:18
Registration:7509620
Registered:Sep 17, 2024
Description: Back packs; hunters' game bags; hunting bags
THACHA
THACHA
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:97486220
Filed:Jul 1, 2022
Classes:25
Registration:7214907
Registered:Nov 7, 2023
Description: Gloves; Clothing, namely, pullovers, jackets, hooded sweatshirts, shirts, pants, t-shirts, hand-warmers, leg gaiters, neck gaiters, hunting gaiters; Headwear, namely, hats, headbands, face masks and caps
THACHA
THACHA
Trademark
Combined
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:97486247
Filed:Jul 1, 2022
Classes:25
Registration:7214908
Registered:Nov 7, 2023
Description: Gloves; Clothing, namely, pullovers, jackets, hooded sweatshirts, shirts, pants, t-shirts, hand-warmers, leg gaiters, neck gaiters, hunting gaiters; Headwear, namely, hats, headbands, face masks and caps
ASPIRE COLLECTION BY [B]BANDED
ASPIRE COLLECTION BY [B]BANDED
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:97314547
Filed:Mar 16, 2022
Classes:25
Registration:7090397
Registered:Jun 27, 2023
Description: ATHLETIC CLOTHING, namely, PULLOVERS, JACKETS, HOODED SWEATSHIRTS, SHIRTS, PANTS, T-SHIRTS; HEADWEAR, namely, HATS, HEADBANDS, AND CAPS; HUNTING GLOVES; ATHLETIC APPAREL, namely, SHIRTS, PANTS, SHORTS, FOOTWEAR; HUNTING APPAREL, namely, SHIRTS, PANTS, SHORTS, FOOTWEAR; WADERS FOR HUNTING AND FISHING
ASPIRE BY [B]BANDED
ASPIRE BY [B]BANDED
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:88801587
Filed:Feb 18, 2020
Classes:25
Registration:6760985
Registered:Jun 14, 2022
Description: ATHLETIC CLOTHING, namely, PULLOVERS, JACKETS, HOODED SWEATSHIRTS, SHIRTS, PANTS, T-SHIRTS; HEADWEAR, namely, HATS, HEADBANDS, AND CAPS; HUNTING GLOVES; ATHLETIC APPAREL, namely, SHIRTS, PANTS, SHORTS, FOOTWEAR; HUNTING APPAREL, namely, SHIRTS, PANTS, SHORTS, FOOTWEAR; WADERS FOR HUNTING AND FISHING
88776463
88776463
Trademark
Design
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:88776463
Filed:Jan 28, 2020
Classes:25
Registration:6296639
Registered:Mar 16, 2021
Description: CLOTHING, NAMELY, PULLOVERS, JACKETS, HOODED SWEATSHIRTS, SHIRTS, PANTS, T-SHIRTS; HEADWEAR, NAMELY, HATS, HEADBANDS, AND CAPS; GLOVES; APPAREL, NAMELY, PULLOVERS, JACKETS, HOODED SWEATSHIRTS, SHIRTS, PANTS, T-SHIRTS; WADERS FOR HUNTING; WADERS FOR FISHING
ASPIRATION COLLECTION BY [B]BANDED
ASPIRATION COLLECTION BY [B]BANDED
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:88776453
Filed:Jan 28, 2020
Classes:25
Description: "COLLECTION"
ASPIRATION COLLECTION BY [B]BANDED.
ASPIRATION COLLECTION BY [B]BANDED.
Trademark
Stylized
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:88776445
Filed:Jan 28, 2020
Classes:25
Description: "COLLECTION"
GO SYSTEM
GO SYSTEM
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:88498503
Filed:Jul 2, 2019
Classes:25
Registration:6125957
Registered:Aug 11, 2020
Description: CLOTHING, NAMELY, PULLOVERS, JACKETS, HOODED SWEATSHIRTS, SHIRTS, PANTS, T-SHIRTS, HUNTING SHIRTS, THERMAL UNDERWEAR, HUNTING PANTS, AND WADERS; HEADWEAR, NAMELY, HATS, HEADBANDS, BALACLAVAS, FACE MASKS, AND CAPS; GLOVES; CLOTHING, NAMELY, HAND-WARMERS
BANDED TRAINED
BANDED TRAINED
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:88440065
Filed:May 21, 2019
Classes:25
Registration:6234583
Registered:Dec 29, 2020
Description: Athletic pants; Athletic shirts; Athletic shorts; Pants; Shirts; Shorts; Sweatpants; Sweatshirts; T-shirts; Tank tops
REDZONE
REDZONE
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:88347271
Filed:Mar 19, 2019
Classes:25
Registration:5994226
Registered:Feb 25, 2020
Description: HUNTING AND FISHING WADERS
BANDED H.E.A.T.
BANDED H.E.A.T.
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:88197352
Filed:Nov 16, 2018
Classes:25
Registration:6119714
Registered:Aug 4, 2020
Description: PULLOVERS; VESTS; JACKETS; HUNTING PANTS AND WADERS; HOODED SWEATSHIRTS; GLOVES; SHIRTS; PANTS; HUNTING SHIRTS; THERMAL UNDERWEAR; CLOTHING, NAMELY, HAND-WARMERS
AVERY
AVERY
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87891469
Filed:Apr 24, 2018
Classes:13, 18, 21, +4
Registration:5622607
Registered:Dec 4, 2018
Description: TRAVEL BAGS; TOTE BAGS; BELT BAGS; HUNTING BOOT BAGS; GARMENT BAGS FOR TRAVEL; SHOULDER BAGS; DOG COLLARS; DOG LEASHES; DOG PARKAS; [ WATERFOWL HUNTING DECOYS; ] FIELD BLINDS FOR HUNTING; WATERFOWL BLIND BAGS; HUNTING DECOY BAGS; [ ANKLE GARTERS ]; FLEECE PULLOVERS; PANTS; VESTS; CAPS BEING HEADWEAR; HOODS; NECK GAITERS; GUN CASES; SHELL BELTS; CAMOUFLAGE NETS FOR VISUAL USES; NON-ELECTRIC PORTABLE BEVERAGE COOLERS
FINISHER
FINISHER
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87890497
Filed:Apr 24, 2018
Classes:28
Registration:5586297
Registered:Oct 16, 2018
Description: Duck blinds; Field blinds used in hunting; Hunting blinds
REALGRASS
REALGRASS
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87890484
Filed:Apr 24, 2018
Classes:28
Registration:5964508
Registered:Jan 21, 2020
Description: Duck blinds not made of real grass; Field blinds used in hunting not made of real grass; Hunting blinds not made of real grass; Hunting camouflage used as hunting blinds not made of real grass
COLORSHIFT
COLORSHIFT
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:87832523
Filed:Mar 13, 2018
Classes:28
DURAFEATHER
DURAFEATHER
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87832515
Filed:Mar 13, 2018
Classes:28
Registration:5764925
Registered:May 28, 2019
Description: Waterfowl hunting decoys
GOSYSTEM
GOSYSTEM
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87832530
Filed:Mar 13, 2018
Classes:25
Registration:6301694
Registered:Mar 23, 2021
Description: Clothing, namely, pullovers, jackets, hooded sweatshirts, shirts, pants, t-shirts, hunting shirts, thermal underwear, hunting pants, and waders; Headwear, namely, hats, headbands, balaclavas, face masks, and caps; Gloves; Clothing, namely, hand-warmers
ILLUSORYMOTION
ILLUSORYMOTION
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87832506
Filed:Mar 13, 2018
Classes:28
Registration:5764923
Registered:May 28, 2019
Description: Waterfowl hunting decoys
BANDED
BANDED
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87562612
Filed:Aug 9, 2017
Classes:13
Registration:5417706
Registered:Mar 6, 2018
Description: Gun and rifle cases | hunting bags | pullovers; jackets; hunting pants and waders; headwear, namely, hats, headbands, balaclavas, face masks, and caps; hooded sweatshirts; gloves; shirts; pants; t-shirts; hunting shirts; thermal underwear; clothing, namely, hand-warmers; belts; chaps; vests | hunting decoy bags; [hunting game calls;] hunting blinds; duck blinds; field blinds used in hunting; waterfowl blind bags
60/40
60/40
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:87158157
Filed:Sep 1, 2016
Classes:28
BANDED BLACK LABEL
BANDED BLACK LABEL
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:87121502
Filed:Jul 29, 2016
Classes:21
Registration:5465225
Registered:May 8, 2018
Description: "BLACK LABEL"
BANDED EDITION
BANDED EDITION
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87121565
Filed:Jul 29, 2016
Classes:12
Registration:5155965
Registered:Mar 7, 2017
Description: [ Auto accessories, namely, side mirror protective and vanity covers; ] Auto aftermarket accessories, namely, vehicle custom grills; Auto aftermarket accessories, namely, vehicle custom grills; [ Boat accessories, namely, canvas covers, enclosures and windows sold as a unit and affixed to the boat for recreational boating and marine use; ] Boats and structural parts therefor; [ Fitted covers for boats and marine vehicles; Fitted seat covers for vehicles; ] Head-rests for vehicle seats; Motor vehicles, namely, automobiles, trucks, vans, sport utility vehicles and structural parts therefor; [ Mud flaps for vehicles; Trailers; Vehicle wheel rims; Fitted seat covers for vehicles; ] Head-rests for vehicle seats
BANDED EDITION
BANDED EDITION
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:87121535
Filed:Jul 29, 2016
Classes:9
Description: "EDITION"
BANDED EDITION
BANDED EDITION
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:87121518
Filed:Jul 29, 2016
Classes:13
Description: "EDITION"
FIRST IN FINISHING
FIRST IN FINISHING
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87097338
Filed:Jul 8, 2016
Classes:28
Registration:5212273
Registered:May 30, 2017
Description: Wild game hunting decoys and accessories therefor, namely floating and full body decoys
JEKYLL & HYDE
JEKYLL & HYDE
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:87036221
Filed:May 13, 2016
Classes:28
Registration:5387441
Registered:Jan 23, 2018
ARC WELDED TECHNOLOGY
ARC WELDED TECHNOLOGY
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87022747
Filed:May 3, 2016
Classes:25
Registration:5429025
Registered:Mar 20, 2018
Description: Hunting pants; bib overalls for hunting; hunting and fishing waders
AVERY HERITAGE
AVERY HERITAGE
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87019280
Filed:Apr 29, 2016
Classes:13
Registration:5381412
Registered:Jan 16, 2018
Description: Gun cases; shell belts | Travel bags, namely, tote bags, belt bags, boot bags, day pack bags, garment bags, and shoulder bags; Hunting bags | Headwear, namely, hats and caps; Hunting pants; Hunting shirts; Hunting jackets
[B]
[B]
Trademark
Stylized
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87019145
Filed:Apr 29, 2016
Classes:13, 18, 25, +1
Registration:5189364
Registered:Apr 25, 2017
Description: Class 13: Gun cases
Class 18: Travel bags, namely tote bags, belt bags, boot bags, day pack bags, garment bags, and shoulder bags; Hunting bags; Dog collars; Dog leashes; Dog clothing, namely dog parkas
Class 25: Fleece pullovers; Headwear, namely hats and caps; Hooded sweatshirts; Outdoor gloves; Hunting pants; Hunting shirts; Hunting jackets; Bib overalls for hunting; Boots; Fishing waders
Class 28: Duck hunting decoys; duck decoys; hunting field blinds; hunting blind bags, namely bags specially adapted for carrying hunting blinds
BANDED BLACK LABEL
BANDED BLACK LABEL
Trademark
Stylized
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:87019187
Filed:Apr 29, 2016
Classes:25
Registration:5381411
Registered:Jan 16, 2018
Description: "BLACK LABEL"
SHEDS
SHEDS
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:87019231
Filed:Apr 29, 2016
Classes:24
Registration:5420929
Registered:Mar 13, 2018
Description: Laminated fabrics, for use in manufacture of clothing, hunting blinds and covers
M.A.G.S.
M.A.G.S.
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:86878447
Filed:Jan 18, 2016
Classes:25
BANDED UNIVERSITY
BANDED UNIVERSITY
Service Mark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:86278953
Filed:May 12, 2014
Classes:41
Registration:4666576
Registered:Jan 6, 2015
FLATBILL
FLATBILL
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:86057845
Filed:Sep 6, 2013
Classes:25
Registration:4456875
Registered:Dec 24, 2013
FLATBILL; SERIES
FLATBILL; SERIES
Trademark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:86058206
Filed:Sep 6, 2013
Classes:25
Registration:4582033
Registered:Aug 5, 2014
Description: "SERIES"
BANDED NATION
BANDED NATION
Service Mark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:86022823
Filed:Jul 29, 2013
Classes:35
Registration:4608264
Registered:Sep 23, 2014
BANDED
BANDED
Trademark
Stylized
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:85757949
Filed:Oct 18, 2012
Classes:25
Registration:4405887
Registered:Sep 24, 2013
Description: Gun case | Hunting bags | Fleece pullovers; Headwear, namely hats and caps; Hooded sweatshirts; Outdoor gloves; T-shirts for hunting, outdoor and casual use; Hunting Waders | [ Hunting game calls ]
SMOOTH CRIMINAL
SMOOTH CRIMINAL
Trademark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85757174
Filed:Oct 18, 2012
Classes:28
Registration:4317251
Registered:Apr 9, 2013
DIRTY DIANA
DIRTY DIANA
Trademark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85756521
Filed:Oct 17, 2012
Classes:28
Registration:4317249
Registered:Apr 9, 2013
WHERE THE PAVEMENT ENDS
WHERE THE PAVEMENT ENDS
Service Mark
Combined
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85705893
Filed:Aug 16, 2012
Classes:41
BANDED FUSION
BANDED FUSION
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85568549
Filed:Mar 13, 2012
Classes:30
Registration:4249411
Registered:Nov 27, 2012
Description: "FUSION"
B CALLS
B CALLS
Trademark
Stylized
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85539945
Filed:Feb 10, 2012
Classes:28
Registration:4337130
Registered:May 21, 2013
Description: "CALLS"
CINDERELLA
CINDERELLA
Trademark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85539642
Filed:Feb 10, 2012
Classes:28
Registration:4209545
Registered:Sep 18, 2012
EVIL TWIN
EVIL TWIN
Trademark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85539612
Filed:Feb 10, 2012
Classes:28
Registration:4209544
Registered:Sep 18, 2012
ANGRY BIRD
ANGRY BIRD
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85538553
Filed:Feb 9, 2012
Classes:28
Description: "BIRD"
ARE YOU BANDED?
ARE YOU BANDED?
Service Mark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85538632
Filed:Feb 9, 2012
Classes:35
Registration:4318504
Registered:Apr 9, 2013
BANZAI
BANZAI
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85538585
Filed:Feb 9, 2012
Classes:28
CAP'N
CAP'N
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85538567
Filed:Feb 9, 2012
Classes:28
Registration:4209521
Registered:Sep 18, 2012
FAT BROTHER
FAT BROTHER
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85538561
Filed:Feb 9, 2012
Classes:28
Registration:4209520
Registered:Sep 18, 2012
PUREDUCK
PUREDUCK
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85538540
Filed:Feb 9, 2012
Classes:28
Registration:4209519
Registered:Sep 18, 2012
QUEEN MALLARD
QUEEN MALLARD
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85538522
Filed:Feb 9, 2012
Classes:28
Registration:4337127
Registered:May 21, 2013
Description: "MALLARD"
TKO
TKO
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85538579
Filed:Feb 9, 2012
Classes:28
Registration:4209523
Registered:Sep 18, 2012
BANDED TOOLS
BANDED TOOLS
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85379558
Filed:Jul 25, 2011
Classes:8
Description: "TOOLS"
BANDED BLOCKS
BANDED BLOCKS
Trademark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85379397
Filed:Jul 24, 2011
Classes:28
Registration:4456698
Registered:Dec 24, 2013
Description: "BLOCKS"
BANDED CAMOUFLAGE
BANDED CAMOUFLAGE
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85379401
Filed:Jul 24, 2011
Classes:25
Description: "CAMOUFLAGE"
BANDED APPAREL
BANDED APPAREL
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85378107
Filed:Jul 22, 2011
Classes:25
Description: "APPAREL"
BANDED BLINDS
BANDED BLINDS
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85378119
Filed:Jul 22, 2011
Classes:28
BANDED THREADS
BANDED THREADS
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85378103
Filed:Jul 22, 2011
Classes:25
Description: "THREADS"
BANDED TRAILERS
BANDED TRAILERS
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85378769
Filed:Jul 22, 2011
Classes:12
Description: "TRAILERS"
BANDED WEAR
BANDED WEAR
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85378085
Filed:Jul 22, 2011
Classes:25
Description: "WEAR"
BANDED DECOYS
BANDED DECOYS
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85372615
Filed:Jul 15, 2011
Classes:28
THE GOOSE GOSPEL
THE GOOSE GOSPEL
Trademark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85370325
Filed:Jul 13, 2011
Classes:9
Description: "GOOSE"
SYNDICATE HUNTING
SYNDICATE HUNTING
Service Mark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85357308
Filed:Jun 27, 2011
Classes:41
Registration:4226889
Registered:Oct 16, 2012
Description: "HUNTING"
BANDED HUNTS
BANDED HUNTS
Service Mark
Word
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85339317
Filed:Jun 6, 2011
Classes:41
Registration:4265899
Registered:Dec 25, 2012
Description: "HUNTS"
BANDED NATION
BANDED NATION
Service Mark
Word
ABANDONED
Owner:
Serial:85339414
Filed:Jun 6, 2011
Classes:35
BANDED GEAR
BANDED GEAR
Trademark
Word
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:85252373
Filed:Feb 25, 2011
Classes:25
Registration:4022839
Registered:Sep 6, 2011
Description: Wearing apparel, namely, men's, women's, and children's headwear, long and short sleeved shirts and hooded pullovers and sweatshirts
BANZAI
BANZAI
Trademark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85238339
Filed:Feb 9, 2011
Classes:28
Registration:4120523
Registered:Apr 3, 2012
CRAZY TRAIN
CRAZY TRAIN
Trademark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85230676
Filed:Jan 31, 2011
Classes:28
Registration:4037748
Registered:Oct 11, 2011
WRECKIN' BALL
WRECKIN' BALL
Trademark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85227279
Filed:Jan 27, 2011
Classes:28
Registration:4012547
Registered:Aug 16, 2011
BANDED CALLS
BANDED CALLS
Trademark
Combined
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85227128
Filed:Jan 26, 2011
Classes:28
Registration:4022231
Registered:Sep 6, 2011
Description: "CALLS"
THE FOWL LIFE
THE FOWL LIFE
Trademark
Word
Previous
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:85896496
Filed:Apr 5, 2013
Classes:25
Registration:4499734
Registered:Mar 18, 2014
Description: Men's, women's and children's clothing items, namely, long and short sleeved tee shirts, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, and head wear
DEAD DOG WALKIN
DEAD DOG WALKIN
Service Mark
Word
Previous
CANCELLED
Owner:
Serial:85281685
Filed:Mar 30, 2011
Classes:41
Registration:4216302
Registered:Oct 2, 2012
Description: "DOG"
THE FOWL LIFE
THE FOWL LIFE
Trademark
Word
Previous
REGISTERED
Owner:
Serial:77567676
Filed:Sep 11, 2008
Classes:9, 41
Registration:3778956
Registered:Apr 20, 2010
Description: Class 9: Recorded videos featuring outdoor events, namely, hunting waterfowl and predators throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States, how-to instructions, and the lifestyle associated with same
Class 41: Ongoing television show featuring outdoor events, namely, hunting waterfowl and predators throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States, how-to instructions, and the lifestyle associated with same