BRIGHT HORIZONS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, September 12, 2011, a trademark application was filed for BRIGHT HORIZONS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BRIGHT HORIZONS trademark a serial number of 85976484. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, March 22, 2024. This trademark is owned by Bright Horizons Family Solutions LLC. The BRIGHT HORIZONS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Restaurant & Hotel Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, providing early childhood instruction and conducting seminars and workshops in the field of child care; Counseling, namely, offering advice regarding selection of and application to post-secondary education programs

Business consultation services, namely, providing business consultation, guidance, and assistance to employers and employees in the field of continuing education programs at the college level; Providing business consultation and administrative support services in the nature of business administration, all in the field of tuition assistance programs; Business consultation and business management services, both in the field of managing business relationships between employers, employees, and higher education institutions; Referral services in the field of child care; Referral services in the field of adult care; Business administration services in the field of child care; Business administration services in the field of adult care; Business consulting and information services; Business consulting services in the fields of human resources, health care, and education

In-home adult care services, namely, providing senior persons assistance with personal affairs and personal care in the nature of activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and personal mobility

Child care services; Providing a web site featuring on-line reservation services for child care; Providing a web site featuring on-line reservation services for adult care; Consultation services in the field of child care; Consultation services in the field of adult care

Software as a service, namely, on-line nondownloadable software for tuition assistance management, administration of tuition assistance programs, payroll settlement, taxation reconciliation, and tuition payment processing
bright horizons

General Information


Serial Number85976484
Word MarkBRIGHT HORIZONS
Filing DateMonday, September 12, 2011
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, March 22, 2024
Registration Number4400284
Registration DateTuesday, September 10, 2013
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 25, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing early childhood instruction and conducting seminars and workshops in the field of child care; Counseling, namely, offering advice regarding selection of and application to post-secondary education programs
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "BRIGHT HORIZONS". A stylized illustration of a sun appears above the word "BRIGHT".
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesBusiness consultation services, namely, providing business consultation, guidance, and assistance to employers and employees in the field of continuing education programs at the college level; Providing business consultation and administrative support services in the nature of business administration, all in the field of tuition assistance programs; Business consultation and business management services, both in the field of managing business relationships between employers, employees, and higher education institutions; Referral services in the field of child care; Referral services in the field of adult care; Business administration services in the field of child care; Business administration services in the field of adult care; Business consulting and information services; Business consulting services in the fields of human resources, health care, and education
Goods and ServicesIn-home adult care services, namely, providing senior persons assistance with personal affairs and personal care in the nature of activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and personal mobility
Goods and ServicesChild care services; Providing a web site featuring on-line reservation services for child care; Providing a web site featuring on-line reservation services for adult care; Consultation services in the field of child care; Consultation services in the field of adult care
Goods and ServicesSoftware as a service, namely, on-line nondownloadable software for tuition assistance management, administration of tuition assistance programs, payroll settlement, taxation reconciliation, and tuition payment processing

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 DateFriday, March 22, 2024
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 24, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 24, 1998

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 22, 2024
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 24, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 24, 1998

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 22, 2024
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, April 13, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, April 13, 2011

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 22, 2024
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 24, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 24, 1998

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 22, 2024
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, March 1, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, March 1, 2006

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBright Horizons Family Solutions LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNewton, MA 02459

Party NameBright Horizons Family Solutions LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWatertown, MA 02472

Party NameBright Horizons Family Solutions LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWatertown, MA 02472

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 22, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, June 14, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 14, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 14, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 14, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, June 14, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Saturday, September 10, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, April 30, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, April 30, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, April 25, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, March 2, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, September 10, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 23, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, September 10, 2013EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Tuesday, September 10, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 25, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 5, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, May 20, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, May 17, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 6, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, May 6, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 29, 2013TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, April 29, 2013EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Monday, April 29, 2013JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Monday, April 29, 2013EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Wednesday, February 6, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 31, 2012NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, October 31, 2012FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 31, 2012FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Monday, October 15, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, October 15, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, October 15, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, April 16, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 16, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, April 16, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, April 16, 2012PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, April 10, 2012WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, March 23, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 21, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 21, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, March 20, 2012DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, February 11, 2012DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, March 15, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, March 5, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, March 5, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 1, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, February 11, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, February 11, 2012TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Monday, December 5, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 5, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 5, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 30, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 16, 2011NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, September 15, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, September 15, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED