BRAILLE BUG Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, December 6, 2001, a trademark application was filed for BRAILLE BUG with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BRAILLE BUG trademark a serial number of 76345884. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, February 28, 2024. This trademark is owned by AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND Inc.. The BRAILLE BUG trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Computer services, namely, providing information, games, educational and entertainment content, namely, conducting online exhibitions and displays and interactive exhibits in the field of learning how to read and write in Braille

Printed matter, namely, information packets [ comprised of newsletters and printed notecards ] featuring information on learning how to read and write in Braille
braille bug

General Information


Serial Number76345884
Word MarkBRAILLE BUG
Filing DateThursday, December 6, 2001
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, February 28, 2024
Registration Number2773990
Registration DateTuesday, October 14, 2003
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 24, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesComputer services, namely, providing information, games, educational and entertainment content, namely, conducting online exhibitions and displays and interactive exhibits in the field of learning how to read and write in Braille
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, information packets [ comprised of newsletters and printed notecards ] featuring information on learning how to read and write in Braille
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BRAILLE"

Classification Information


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 DateWednesday, December 19, 2001
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 2, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 2, 2001

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 19, 2001
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 4, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 4, 2002

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressLOUISVILLE, KY 40206

Party NameAMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10121

Party NameAMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10001

Party NameAMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10001

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, February 28, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, February 28, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 7, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, December 12, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, December 12, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, December 12, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 12, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 12, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, October 14, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 8, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, April 8, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 8, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 8, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 8, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 24, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, October 10, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 9, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, October 9, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, October 7, 2013REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, October 9, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 7, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, October 23, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, October 23, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 8, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, June 20, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, October 14, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 12, 2003ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, August 12, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, July 30, 2003STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, June 16, 2003USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, June 18, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 17, 2002NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, September 24, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 4, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, June 25, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 29, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, April 5, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, March 22, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER