The “Greater Tuna” trilogy of comedies about the fictitious town of Tuna, Texas declares that it’s “The Comedy with ‘Tex Appeal.’” “Tex Appeal” (“sex appeal” for Texas) has appeared commercially on products since at least 1980.
eBay
IVE GOT TEX APPEAL new sexy Texan Pride TEXAS PATCH
The Home of Greater Tuna
Welcome to GREATER TUNA
(The Comedy with “Tex” Appeal)
(Trademark)
Word Mark TEX-APPEAL
Goods and Services (CANCELLED) IC 002. US 016. G & S: Interior Latex Coating. FIRST USE: 19801002. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19801002
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Design Search Code
Serial Number 73310941
Filing Date May 18, 1981
Current Filing Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Published for Opposition December 8, 1981
Registration Number 1191016
Registration Date March 2, 1982
Owner (REGISTRANT) Sandstrom Products Company CORPORATION ILLINOIS Port Byron ILLINOIS 61275
Attorney of Record Thomas F. McWilliams
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR).
Live/Dead Indicator DEAD
Cancellation Date December 7, 2002
(Trademark)
Word Mark TEXAPPEAL
Goods and Services IC 020. US 050. G & S: ornamental novelty buttons. FIRST USE: 19820000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19910503
IC 016. US 037. G & S: bumper stickers and postcards. FIRST USE: 19820000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19910503
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Design Search Code
Serial Number 74166714
Filing Date May 15, 1991
Current Filing Basis 1A
Original Filing Basis 1A
Supplemental Register Date March 27, 1992
Registration Number 1701199
Registration Date July 14, 1992
Owner (REGISTRANT) PRODUCT CENTRE - S.W. INC. DBA The Texas Postcard Co. CORPORATION TEXAS 2801 Technology Dr., Suite 101 Plano TEXAS 75074
(LAST LISTED OWNER) 4D TECHNOLOGIES, INC. CORPORATION BY ASSIGNMENT TEXAS 3100 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE, SUITE 100 PLANO TEXAS 750747438
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Attorney of Record SCOTT L. HARPER
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register SUPPLEMENTAL
Affidavit Text SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20020820.
Renewal 1ST RENEWAL 20020820
Live/Dead Indicator LIVE
Above, a 1934 plaque from the Big Apple Night Club at West 135th Street and Seventh Avenue in Harlem. Discarded as trash in 2006. Now a Popeyes fast food restaurant on Google Maps.
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Above, Big Apple Corner at 54th Street and Broadway in Manhattan. Google Maps. Stolen and missing, 2021-2024.
Above, John J. Fitz Gerald, from the Aug. 15, 1931, Binghamton (NY) Press, pg. 14.
Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce "The Big Apple," a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano. Lyrics written by Buddy Bernier and sung by Edythe Wright. Audio provided by Dorothy Emmerich.
Also listen to a 1937 "The Big Apple" song by Ozzie Nelson and his Orchestra. See a 1929 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald and a 1931 photo of John J. Fitz Gerald.
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