DEPARTMENT 56 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 11, 2003, a trademark application was filed for DEPARTMENT 56 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DEPARTMENT 56 trademark a serial number of 78260931. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, September 13, 2024. This trademark is owned by CAN 56, Inc.. The DEPARTMENT 56 trademark is filed in the Furniture Products and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

Giftware and home décor items, namely, porcelain and ceramic miniature buildings, structures, figurines, vehicles and accessories therefor; animated display sets for use with miniature buildings and figurines made of porcelain, ceramic and/or resin; china tabletop ornaments; porcelain and ceramic teapots, mugs, [ bowls, ] and plates; [ serving pitchers; ] cookie jars; serving trays not of precious metal; [ ice buckets; ] resin, [ wooden, glass and ] ceramic decorative candleholders; [ decorative baskets made of straw, wicker and wood; vases; ] [ planters; ] [ bird feeders; bird cages; urns; coasters not of paper and not being table linen; ] [ flower pots; ] [ condiment caddies; ] [ serving dishes; ] [ napkin holders; ] [ placard holders; decorative centerpieces of porcelain, ceramic, resin, plastic, wood, or non-precious metals ]

[ Picture frames ]
department 56

General Information


Serial Number78260931
Word MarkDEPARTMENT 56
Filing DateWednesday, June 11, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, September 13, 2024
Registration Number2912803
Registration DateTuesday, December 21, 2004
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 28, 2004

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesGiftware and home décor items, namely, porcelain and ceramic miniature buildings, structures, figurines, vehicles and accessories therefor; animated display sets for use with miniature buildings and figurines made of porcelain, ceramic and/or resin; china tabletop ornaments; porcelain and ceramic teapots, mugs, [ bowls, ] and plates; [ serving pitchers; ] cookie jars; serving trays not of precious metal; [ ice buckets; ] resin, [ wooden, glass and ] ceramic decorative candleholders; [ decorative baskets made of straw, wicker and wood; vases; ] [ planters; ] [ bird feeders; bird cages; urns; coasters not of paper and not being table linen; ] [ flower pots; ] [ condiment caddies; ] [ serving dishes; ] [ napkin holders; ] [ placard holders; decorative centerpieces of porcelain, ceramic, resin, plastic, wood, or non-precious metals ]
Goods and Services[ Picture frames ]

Classification Information


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, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, January 10, 2011
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, May 1, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 1, 1999

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, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, June 16, 2003
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, May 1, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 1, 1999

Trademark Owner History


Party NameENESCO, LLC
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressItasca, IL 60143

Party NameESCROW ASSOCIATES, LLC
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressATLANTA, GA 30350

Party NameLENOX CORPORATION
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBRISTOL, PA 19007

Party NameD 56, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEDEN PRAIRIE, MN 553447712

Party NameCAN 56, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEden Prairie, MN 55344

Party NameCAN 56, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEden Prairie, MN 55344

Party NameCAN 56, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEden Prairie, MN 55344

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, December 23, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 23, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, June 25, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, June 25, 2004UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, June 25, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 25, 2004AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, July 13, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 8, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 28, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 21, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, June 21, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, June 21, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, October 24, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 25, 2009ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 1, 2009AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, April 29, 2009AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, December 20, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, December 20, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, January 10, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, January 10, 2011REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, December 17, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, December 19, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, December 19, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, December 19, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 18, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 25, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 9, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, December 21, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, June 28, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, September 13, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 13, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, September 13, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, September 13, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED