CAREFIRST Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, May 24, 1985, a trademark application was filed for CAREFIRST with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CAREFIRST trademark a serial number of 73539526. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, August 1, 2019. This trademark is owned by HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF THE MID-ATLANTIC. The CAREFIRST trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, CONDUCTING SEMINARS, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES ON NUTRITION, INFANT CARE, PRENATAL CARE, FITNESS, WEIGHT REDUCTION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE

NEWSLETTERS PERTAINING TO HEALTH CARE, MEDICAL CARE AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

UNDERWRITING AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, ON A PREPAYMENT BASIS, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE; PREPAID FINANCING AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICAL CARE, PHARMACEUTICAL CARE AND RELATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES

HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE NATURE OF A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION; CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; SELECTING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FOR OFFERING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT REDUCED COSTS TO PARTICIPATING MEMBERS SO AS TO CONTAIN HEALTH CARE COSTS; REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR DISABLED PERSONS; ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF PERSONS CONCERNED WITH PERSONAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY
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General Information


Serial Number73539526
Word MarkCAREFIRST
Filing DateFriday, May 24, 1985
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, August 1, 2019
Registration Number1546326
Registration DateTuesday, July 4, 1989
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 11, 1989

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, CONDUCTING SEMINARS, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND LECTURES ON NUTRITION, INFANT CARE, PRENATAL CARE, FITNESS, WEIGHT REDUCTION, STRESS MANAGEMENT AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Goods and ServicesNEWSLETTERS PERTAINING TO HEALTH CARE, MEDICAL CARE AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES
Pseudo MarkCARE FIRST CARE 1ST
Goods and ServicesUNDERWRITING AND ADMINISTRATION SERVICES, ON A PREPAYMENT BASIS, RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE; PREPAID FINANCING AND ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICAL CARE, PHARMACEUTICAL CARE AND RELATED HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Goods and ServicesHEALTH CARE SERVICES IN THE NATURE OF A HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION; CONSULTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; SELECTING HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS FOR OFFERING HEALTH CARE SERVICES AT REDUCED COSTS TO PARTICIPATING MEMBERS SO AS TO CONTAIN HEALTH CARE COSTS; REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR DISABLED PERSONS; ORGANIZATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF PERSONS CONCERNED WITH PERSONAL HEALTH MAINTENANCE AND SAFETY

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 Codes038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, November 21, 1988
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 31, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 31, 1977

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, November 21, 1988
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 31, 1978
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 31, 1978

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, November 21, 1988
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 31, 1978
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 31, 1978

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 18, 1985
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, April 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, April 30, 1977

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCAREFIRST OF MARYLAND, INC.
Party Type44 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOWINGS MILLS, MD 21117

Party NameBLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF MARYLAND,INC.
Party Type43 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOWINGS MILLS, MD 211172

Party NameCOMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNOT AVAILABLE

Party NameBC - HEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF AMERICA,INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBALTIMORE, MD 21201

Party NameHEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF AMERICA
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBALTIMORE, MD 21236

Party NameHEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF THE MID-ATLANTIC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBALTIMORE, MD 21236

Party NameHEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF THE MID-ATLANTIC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBALTIMORE, MD 21236

Party NameHEALTHCARE CORPORATION OF THE MID-ATLANTIC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBALTIMORE, MD 21236

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, December 7, 2023NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, December 7, 2023NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, August 1, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, August 1, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, August 1, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, August 1, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 2, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, December 4, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 11, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, September 11, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 19, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, August 18, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 5, 2008REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, August 5, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, July 10, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, November 19, 2004COUNTERCLAIM OPP. NO. 999999
Thursday, June 20, 2002PETITION TO DIRECTOR GRANTED
Wednesday, November 21, 2001PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 21, 1995REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, March 23, 1995REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, July 4, 1989REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 11, 1989PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, March 11, 1989NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, December 22, 1988APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 9, 1988CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 11, 1988NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, October 26, 1987NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, October 21, 1987ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, July 3, 1986LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Monday, June 23, 1986CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 19, 1986NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, March 19, 1986LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, January 24, 1986CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 22, 1985NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, August 7, 1985ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, July 22, 1985ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER