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New Hasbro Trademark Filed: HasbroCon

Posted by Va'al May 13, 2016 at 5:40pm CDT 39,690 views
Remember the news we brought you about this infamous HASCON name being trademarked? It appears Hasbro remembered the 'bro' part of their name too, and added another name to the bank: Hasbrocon. Once more under the identification of "Organizing and conducting conventions, exhibitions, fan clubs and gatherings for entertainment purposes and in the fields of toys, animation, comic books, fantasy, gaming, popular culture, science fiction, television and film" - do you think this is a step closer to an all-encompassing event, or something different? Leave your opinion in the Energon Pub!

Also, we're looking for more thoughts on a potential Transformers dedicated Collector Club right over here, so make sure to check that out too!

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 87030087
Filing Date: 05/09/2016
To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: HASBROCON (Standard Characters, see mark)
The literal element of the mark consists of HASBROCON.
The mark consists of standard characters, without claim to any particular font, style, size, or color.

The applicant, Hasbro, Inc., a corporation of Rhode Island, having an address of
1027 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02862
United States


requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended, for the following:

International Class 041: Organizing and conducting conventions, exhibitions, fan clubs and gatherings for entertainment purposes and in the fields of toys, animation, comic books, fantasy, gaming, popular culture, science fiction, television and film
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.


Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 0742643, 4276019, 4877730, and others.

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:
Hasbro, Inc.
Hasbro, Inc.
1027 Newport Avenue
Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02862
401-727-5530(phone)
401-709-6448(fax)
paul.vanasse@hasbro.com;tracy.valenti@hasbro.com (authorized)
E-mail Authorization: I authorize the USPTO to send e-mail correspondence concerning the application to the applicant or applicant's attorney at the e-mail address provided above. I understand that a valid e-mail address must be maintained and that the applicant or the applicant's attorney must file the relevant subsequent application-related submissions via the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS). Failure to do so will result in an additional processing fee of $50 per international class of goods/services.

A fee payment in the amount of $275 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 1 class(es).

Declaration

The signatory believes that: if the applicant is filing the application under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(a), the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; the applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; the specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and/or if the applicant filed an application under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(b), § 1126(d), and/or § 1126(e), the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; the applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application. The signatory believes that to the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, concurrent users, have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive. The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of the application or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Declaration Signature

Signature: /Paul N. Vanasse/ Date: 05/09/2016
Signatory's Name: Paul N. Vanasse
Signatory's Position: Global Director of IP and Enforcement
RAM Sale Number: 87030087
RAM Accounting Date: 05/10/2016

Serial Number: 87030087
Internet Transmission Date: Mon May 09 17:07:13 EDT 2016
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XXX.XX.XX.XX-20160509170713425
776-87030087-55067a1de68684f146a35b23a71
a42cfd4d03e7e971010cd2af225e95499c456-DA
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Re: New Hasbro Trademark Filed: HasbroCon (view post)
Comment by Mr Skram May 13, 2016
That's... not a very good name.

:lol:
Re: New Hasbro Trademark Filed: HasbroCon (view post)
Comment by beloth May 14, 2016
http://www.thehascon.com/

a construction company in Maryland is using that name already....could cause a tussle.
Re: New Hasbro Trademark Filed: HasbroCon (view post)
Comment by Va'al May 14, 2016
beloth wrote:http://www.thehascon.com/

a construction company in Maryland is using that name already....could cause a tussle.


Probably enough difference between Hascon and The Hascon to allow it, but not enough to not justify also registering HasbroCon. :D
Re: New Hasbro Trademark Filed: HasbroCon (view post)
Comment by Umbra May 14, 2016
Certainly reads as HasBroken, right?
Re: New Hasbro Trademark Filed: HasbroCon (view post)
Comment by Emerje May 14, 2016
Umbra wrote:Certainly reads as HasBroken, right?

I'm sure we'll hear that joke a lot if their first event is a failure.

Still, I wonder if Hasbro's BotCon replacement will share its exclusives with HTS like they do with their SDCC and NYCC exclusives? It makes sense since BotCon has basically always unloaded their remaining exclusives on the club store.

Emerje
Re: New Hasbro Trademark Filed: HasbroCon (view post)
Comment by Sabrblade May 14, 2016
Hasbronycon? :P
Re: New Hasbro Trademark Filed: HasbroCon (view post)
Comment by Rodimus Prime May 18, 2016
Mr Skram wrote:That's... not a very good name.
Would you prefer BroCon?

And I hope if the convention will be under new management that it becomes simpler to register and attend. I went to BotCon in 2011, and it was a pain to go through everything, and worry about making sure we had all the documents and everything. I can't imagine it's gotten better in the last 5 years.
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