AMERICAN GREETINGS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, October 8, 1981, a trademark application was filed for AMERICAN GREETINGS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AMERICAN GREETINGS trademark a serial number of 73331732. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, December 20, 2023. This trademark is owned by American Greetings Corporation. The AMERICAN GREETINGS trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Lubricant & Fuel Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

[Edible Cake Decorations Made of Sugar Based Icing]

[ (( PLASTIC INFLATABLE FIGURES, )) TOY BALLOONS, ] STUFFED TOY FIGURES [ AND PARTY TOY FAVORS, HORNS ]

GREETING CARDS, WRAPPING PAPER, (( DECORATIVE WALL PLAQUES, DECORATIVE POSTERS, )) CALENDARS, PAPER PARTYWARE--, namely,[ DOILIES, NAME TAGS,] HATS, AND [PRINTED GAME RULE BOOKS,] PAPER DECORATIONS--, namely, CREPE PAPER, SEALS, [ HONEYCOMB DECORATIONS DIE-CUT PRINTS ] AND [ PUNCH-OUT BOOKS, ] (( PHOTO ALBUMS, )) BLANK BOOKS AND PADS--, namely, (( ADDRESS BOOKS, )) DIARIES, GUEST BOOKS, [ (( AUTOGRAPH BOOKS, RECIPE BOOKS, )) ] MEMO BOOKS AND [ BRIDGE PADS ]

[Candles]

[Decorative Metal Buttons]

[Sachets]

[CANDELHOLDERS NOT OF PRECIOUS METAL AND DECORATIVE CERAMIC PLATES ((, NUT CUPS ))]

[ Free-Standing and Wall Hanging Mirrors ]

General Information


Serial Number73331732
Word MarkAMERICAN GREETINGS
Filing DateThursday, October 8, 1981
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, December 20, 2023
Registration Number1243365
Registration DateTuesday, June 28, 1983
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 5, 1983

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[Edible Cake Decorations Made of Sugar Based Icing]
Goods and Services[ (( PLASTIC INFLATABLE FIGURES, )) TOY BALLOONS, ] STUFFED TOY FIGURES [ AND PARTY TOY FAVORS, HORNS ]
Goods and ServicesGREETING CARDS, WRAPPING PAPER, (( DECORATIVE WALL PLAQUES, DECORATIVE POSTERS, )) CALENDARS, PAPER PARTYWARE--, namely,[ DOILIES, NAME TAGS,] HATS, AND [PRINTED GAME RULE BOOKS,] PAPER DECORATIONS--, namely, CREPE PAPER, SEALS, [ HONEYCOMB DECORATIONS DIE-CUT PRINTS ] AND [ PUNCH-OUT BOOKS, ] (( PHOTO ALBUMS, )) BLANK BOOKS AND PADS--, namely, (( ADDRESS BOOKS, )) DIARIES, GUEST BOOKS, [ (( AUTOGRAPH BOOKS, RECIPE BOOKS, )) ] MEMO BOOKS AND [ BRIDGE PADS ]
Goods and Services[Candles]
Goods and Services[Decorative Metal Buttons]
Goods and Services[Sachets]
Goods and Services[CANDELHOLDERS NOT OF PRECIOUS METAL AND DECORATIVE CERAMIC PLATES ((, NUT CUPS ))]
Goods and Services[ Free-Standing and Wall Hanging Mirrors ]

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, January 30, 1989
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 8, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 8, 1981

International Class004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
US Class Codes001, 006, 015
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 12, 2013
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 8, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 8, 1981

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 28, 1983
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 8, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 8, 1981

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, January 30, 1989
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 8, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 8, 1981

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 12, 2013
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 8, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 8, 1981

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 12, 2013
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 8, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 8, 1981

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 28, 1983
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 8, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 8, 1981

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 12, 2013
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 8, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 8, 1981

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAGC, LLC
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCleveland, OH 44145

Party NameAGC, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 44144

Party NameAmerican Greetings Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCleveland, OH 44144

Party NameAmerican Greetings Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCleveland, OH 44144

Party NameAmerican Greetings Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCleveland, OH 44144

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, December 20, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 20, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, December 20, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, December 18, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, June 26, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 28, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, June 23, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 30, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 20, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 21, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 14, 2016APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, September 14, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 14, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 18, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, July 12, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, July 12, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, July 12, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, July 12, 2013REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, June 28, 2013REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, June 28, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, June 28, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 13, 2010ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, October 13, 2010TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 16, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, April 23, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, March 5, 2008AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, August 13, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, August 13, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, June 2, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, June 2, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, January 30, 1989REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 14, 1988REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, June 28, 1983REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 5, 1983PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 28, 1983REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 5, 1983PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 1, 1983NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, February 17, 1983APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, June 11, 1982NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, June 8, 1982ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER