CARE BEARS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, October 1, 1982, a trademark application was filed for CARE BEARS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CARE BEARS trademark a serial number of 73399521. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, September 12, 2014. This trademark is owned by American Greetings Corporation. The CARE BEARS trademark is filed in the Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Stuffed Toy Figures

[ T-SHIRTS ]

[ TOWELS ]

[ CANNISTERS ]
care bears

General Information


Serial Number73399521
Word MarkCARE BEARS
Filing DateFriday, October 1, 1982
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, September 12, 2014
Registration Number1294343
Registration DateTuesday, September 11, 1984
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 26, 1984

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesStuffed Toy Figures
DisclaimerNo claim is made to the exclusive right to use the term "Bears", apart from the mark as shown.
Goods and Services[ T-SHIRTS ]
Goods and Services[ TOWELS ]
Goods and Services[ CANNISTERS ]

Classification Information


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
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 23, 1990
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 9, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 9, 1982

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 23, 1990
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 9, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 9, 1982

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes039
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 23, 1990
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 9, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 9, 1982

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 11, 1984
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 9, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 9, 1982

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHOSE CHARACTERS FROM CLEVELAND, LLC
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCleveland, OH 44113

Party NameTHOSE CHARACTERS FROM CLEVELAND, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCleveland, OH 44145

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
Monday, January 9, 1984CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 18, 1983ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 19, 1983NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, January 19, 1984APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 2, 1984NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, June 26, 1984PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 11, 1984REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 8, 1989REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, September 23, 2004REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, February 23, 1990REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, August 17, 2004TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 17, 2004REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, September 23, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 13, 2010TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 13, 2010ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, September 12, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 10, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, March 24, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, September 11, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, August 29, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, August 29, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 11, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 12, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 14, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 14, 2016APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, August 28, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, August 13, 2021NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, November 9, 2021NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, January 6, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, September 12, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 14, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 21, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, August 28, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 30, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, February 8, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, February 10, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, March 10, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, May 19, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, June 24, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, August 18, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, December 11, 2023NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, June 26, 2024NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, July 18, 2024NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, September 6, 2024NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, September 11, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 12, 2024NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, September 11, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, January 30, 2023NOTICE OF SUIT