CAREFREE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 26, 1979, a trademark application was filed for CAREFREE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CAREFREE trademark a serial number of 73232852. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, February 1, 2013. This trademark is owned by Geo. J. Ball, Inc.. The CAREFREE trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Metal Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Natural Agricultural Products categories with the following description:

Fertilizers and Soil Conditioners

Plant Ties Having Metal Components and Metal Pins

Plant Stakes, Plant Poles and Caster Wheels for Plant Tubs

Plastic Plant Trays, Pots and Tubs; Clear Plastic Covers for Plant Tubs; Plant Sprayers and Watering Cans; and Plastic Foam Leaf Cleaners

Individual Peat Moss Pots, Connected Groups of Peat Moss Pots, Expandable Peat Moss Pellets Used as Plant Growth Units, Plant Seeds and Plant Seed Starter Kits, Including Seeds, Containers and Soil Media
carefree

General Information


Serial Number73232852
Word MarkCAREFREE
Filing DateWednesday, September 26, 1979
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, February 1, 2013
Registration Number1199204
Registration DateTuesday, June 29, 1982
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 26, 1982

Trademark Statements


DisclaimerThe design of a plant leaf is disclaimed apart from the mark as shown.
Goods and ServicesFertilizers and Soil Conditioners
Goods and ServicesPlant Ties Having Metal Components and Metal Pins
Goods and ServicesPlant Stakes, Plant Poles and Caster Wheels for Plant Tubs
Goods and ServicesPlastic Plant Trays, Pots and Tubs; Clear Plastic Covers for Plant Tubs; Plant Sprayers and Watering Cans; and Plastic Foam Leaf Cleaners
Goods and ServicesIndividual Peat Moss Pots, Connected Groups of Peat Moss Pots, Expandable Peat Moss Pellets Used as Plant Growth Units, Plant Seeds and Plant Seed Starter Kits, Including Seeds, Containers and Soil Media

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes010
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 1, 2013
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes014
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 1, 2013
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1977

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 1, 2013
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

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, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 1, 2013
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

International Class031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
US Class Codes002, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 1, 2013
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

Trademark Owner History


Party NameJIFFY PRODUCTS OF AMERICA, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWEST CHICAGO, IL 60185

Party NameGeo. J. Ball, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWest Chicago, IL 60185

Party NameGeo. J. Ball, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWest Chicago, IL 60185

Party NameGeo. J. Ball, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWest Chicago, IL 60185

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 1, 2013CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Thursday, December 11, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, March 25, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, January 24, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, January 24, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, January 24, 2003REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, January 30, 2002POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Tuesday, November 20, 2001REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, November 20, 2001REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Saturday, October 15, 1988REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, April 25, 1988REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, June 29, 1982REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 26, 1982PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION