THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

What this means for you

Approved and waiting on proof of use. It will register unless the applicant drops it, and its 18 Sept 2025 filing date already counts against anyone who files later.

Record

Serial number

99400760

Mark type

Stylized text

Filed

18 Sept 2025

Published for opposition

10 Mar 2026

Attorney of record

David Postolski

Goods and services

• Class 009 — Scientific and electric apparatus: Eyeglasses, eyeglass frames, eyeglass lenses, eyeglass cases, eyeglass chains, contact lenses, correcting lenses being eyeglasses, sports goggles for use in skiing, binoculars, cameras, camcorders, directional compasses, marine compasses, marine depth finders; nautical and photographic apparatus and instruments, namely, underwater housings for cameras, underwater enclosures for cameras and underwater enclosures for photographic lenses; downloadable computer game software; cordless telephones, mobile phones, smartphones, notebook computers, mouse pads, dictating machines, DVD players, tape recorders, video recorders, blank video cassettes, video game cartridges; downloadable electronic greeting cards; electronic diaries; downloadable posters; downloadable printable calendars; downloadable magazines featuring travel
• Class 016 — Paper goods and printed matter: Framed art pictures; art prints, art paintings, framed art prints, framed paintings, framed art pictures, paintings, book ends, book marks, printed calendars and printed diaries, desk sets, printed greeting cards, photograph albums, photograph stands being desktop photo display easels, scented drawer liners; photo albums and bookends; printed diaries; paperweights, pens, pen cases, fountain pens, pen holders, pencils, balls for ball point pens, printed photographs, pictures in the nature of printed photographs, printed posters, passport holders, printed post cards, postage stamps, scrapbooks, sealing stamps, electrical and non-electrical typewriters, writing or drawing books, writing instruments, writing paper, writing cases being stationery cases, and writing case sets being desk sets; photo albums, printed atlases, bookends, book markers, printed calendars, desk mats, drawing pads, etchings, graphic art reproductions, printed greeting cards, writing ink, ink wells, letter trays, printed magazines featuring travel, money clips, printed musical greeting cards, pen nibs, pen nibs of gold, pictures in the nature of framed and unframed paintings; printed crossword puzzles
• Class 025 — Clothing: Clothing, namely, shirts, polo shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, pullovers, pants, sweatpants, dresses, skirts, blouses, shorts, jumpsuits, jackets, coats, rainwear, raincoats, blazers, suits, leather jackets, vests, quilted vests, fishing vests, hunting vests, hunting jackets, hunting pants, bandanas, headwear, hats, caps being headwear, ties, scarves, gloves, underwear, swimwear, sleepwear, pajamas, nightgowns, robes, socks, hosiery, belts for clothing, belts made of leather; footwear, shoes, boots, athletic shoes, moccasins, sandals, slippers, waterproof footwear, fishing waders; waterproof jackets and pants, parkas, anoraks, hoods, tuques; men's and women's outdoor clothing namely, underwear, swimwear, pajamas, nightgowns, robes, socks, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, pants, sweatpants, dresses, skirts, shorts, jumpsuits, jackets, raincoats, vests, hats, gloves, ties and scarves
• Class 028 — Toys and sporting goods: Fishing rods, fishing reels, fishing tackles, fishing hooks, fishing flies, hand-held fishing nets for sports, fishing lines, fishing floats, fishing lures, artificial fishing bait, fishing buoys, fishing gaffs, winging material for fishing flies and jigs, fishing spinners, fishing rod cases, fishing fly boxes, fishing lure boxes, fishing tackle boxes, fishing pole holders including those worn on the body, puzzle board games
• Class 033 — Wines and spirits: Alcoholic beverages, except beer; wines, spirits and liqueurs; Liquor, namely, rum
• Class 035 — Advertising and business services: Retail store services featuring furniture, home furnishings, and mattresses; commercial administration of the licensing of the name and likeness of Ernest Hemingway
• Class 041 — Education and entertainment services: Entertainment services in the nature of arranging contests, conducting contests, cabarets, presenting live musical performances, amusement centers, nightclubs, providing facilities for recreational and sports activities being hunting and fishing; conducting guided tours of historical sites; arranging and conducting guided hiking and walking tours; casinos, casino gaming; instruction in nature of sailing lessons; instruction in nature of fishing lessons; Conducting guided fishing tours; Education services, namely, mentoring in the field of journalism and writing; Education services, namely, providing classes, programs, seminars, workshops in the field of journalism and writing.; Educational services in the nature of writing and journalism schools; Educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of journalism and writing; Educational services, namely, providing on-line classes, programs, seminars, workshops in the field of journalism and writing; Entertainment services, namely, conducting contests; Organizing, arranging, and conducting sports fishing contests and events; Providing recognition and incentives by the way of awards and contests to demonstrate excellence in the field of sports fishing

Owner

• Hemingway, Ltd., Rockville Centre, NY, US
• Hemingway, Ltd., Rockville Centre, NY, US

Prosecution history

• 10 Mar 2026 — OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
• 10 Mar 2026 — PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
• 04 Mar 2026 — NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
• 14 Feb 2026 — APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
• 12 Feb 2026 — TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
• 12 Feb 2026 — CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
• 12 Feb 2026 — TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
• 09 Dec 2025 — NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
• 09 Dec 2025 — NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
• 09 Dec 2025 — NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
• 30 Nov 2025 — ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
• 18 Sept 2025 — APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
• 18 Sept 2025 — NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
• 18 Sept 2025 — NEW APPLICATION ENTERED