BECAUSE ... THINGS HAPPEN Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, June 6, 1996, a trademark application was filed for BECAUSE ... THINGS HAPPEN with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BECAUSE ... THINGS HAPPEN trademark a serial number of 75115053. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, May 28, 2005. This trademark is owned by Patricia J. Michaels, a U.S. citizen, as the trustee of the Michaels Trust. The BECAUSE ... THINGS HAPPEN trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

advertising and promoting the insurance services of others by means of creating and developing promotional campaigns consisting of radio, television commercials, and creation and distribution of printed advertising materials
because ... things happen

General Information


Serial Number75115053
Word MarkBECAUSE ... THINGS HAPPEN
Filing DateThursday, June 6, 1996
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, May 28, 2005
Registration Number2183295
Registration DateTuesday, August 25, 1998
Mark Drawing5T07 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 2, 1998

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesadvertising and promoting the insurance services of others by means of creating and developing promotional campaigns consisting of radio, television commercials, and creation and distribution of printed advertising materials

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, May 28, 2005
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, April 1, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, April 1, 1995

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePatricia J. Michaels, a U.S. citizen, as the trustee of the Michaels Trust
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressSANTA MONICA, CA 90401

Party NamePatricia J. Michaels, a U.S. citizen, as the trustee of the Michaels Trust
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressSANTA MONICA, CA 90401

Party NamePatricia J. Michaels, a U.S. citizen, as the trustee of the Michaels Trust
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressSANTA MONICA, CA 90401

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, May 28, 2005CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, October 27, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, December 16, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, December 5, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, October 28, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 25, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 2, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, May 1, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, March 20, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, February 9, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, August 13, 1997FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Monday, June 23, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 9, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, January 2, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER