DESIGN GROUP Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, September 29, 2016, a trademark application was filed for DESIGN GROUP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DESIGN GROUP trademark a serial number of 79211682. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Friday, November 14, 2025. This trademark is owned by International Greetings plc. The DESIGN GROUP trademark is filed in the Lubricant & Fuel Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:
[ containers for household or kitchen use, household or kitchen utensils, namely, kitchen tongs; combs and cleaning sponges; glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes, namely, glass, porcelain and earthenware containers, bowls, dishes, mugs, beverage holders and crockery; tableware, namely, place mats not of paper or textile and place card holders not of precious metal; plates; paper plates; disposable table plates; drinking vessels; cups; paper cups; mugs; beakers, namely, wide-mouthed drinking cups for household use; drinking glasses; toothpicks; tea services and coffee services in the nature of tableware; ornaments made of ceramic, china, crystal, earthenware, glass, porcelain; baskets for domestic or household use, not of metal; candlesticks; candle holders; non-electric candelabras; plastic coasters; napkin holders ]
[ picture frames; displays in the form of a frame for displaying keepsakes; display stands; mirrors; party ornaments of plastic; table decorations made of plastic, namely, decorative centerpieces; decorative mobiles, dreamcatchers and wind chimes; cake decorations made of plastic; bins, not of metal; plastic packaging containers ]
retail and wholesale store services featuring [ candles, cutlery, bags and carrying cases, textiles, eyewear, paper, printed material, books; retail and wholesale store services featuring packaging, stationery, gift wrap, ] bows, ribbons, [ gift bags, greetings cards, arts and crafts equipment, picture frames, tableware, glassware, porcelain, earthenware, candlesticks, plates, tablecloths, clothing, headgear, toys, games, novelties, balloons, clothing, Christmas trees, ] Christmas decorations [ , Christmas crackers, food and drinks ]
[ toys, games, playthings and novelties, namely, musical toys, bath toys, crib toys, infant toys, construction toys, inflatable toys, stuffed toys, action figure toys, battery operated action toys, board games, dice games, card games, memory games, tabletop games, role playing games; decorations for Christmas trees, except confectionery and electric Christmas lights; artificial Christmas trees; Christmas crackers; ] Christmas tree decorations, including tinsel, bells and ornaments except confectionery and electric Christmas lights [ ; festive decorations for Christmas trees, except confectionery and electric Christmas lights; Christmas tree stands, skirts and stand covers; artificial snow for Christmas trees; Christmas stockings; party novelties and toys, namely, Christmas crackers, party favors in the nature of small toys and noisemakers; balloons; puzzles; jigsaw puzzles; toy tableware namely, children's multiple activity tables; hand-held party poppers; party games; paper party...
lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, sewing pins and needles; [ artificial flowers; textile bows for gift wrapping; ornamental novelty badges and buttons; ] fabric ornamental bows and ribbons for wrapping and decoration [ ; artificial garlands and wreaths; artificial Christmas garlands and wreaths; pre-lit Christmas garlands and wreaths ]
[ textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes, namely, coasters and banners of textile, textile table runners; gift wrap of fabric; gift tags of fabric; tablecloths, not of paper; disposable tablecloths, not of paper; flags, not of paper; place mats, not of paper, namely, textile place mats; guest towels of textile ]
[ paper, cardboard; printed matter, namely, pamphlets, brochures, manuals, books, in the field of event planning, themed occasions and corporate promotions; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials, namely, charcoal, pastels, pencils, pens, modelling materials, molds for modelling clays, chalks, palettes for painting, canvas panels, canvas stretching bars; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites except furniture, namely, staplers, staples, hole punches, adhesive tape dispensers, pen pots, pencil sharpeners, paper tapes for calculators, paper clips; printed instructional and teaching material in the field of event planning, themed occasions and corporate promotions; plastic materials for packaging namely, plastic films used as packaging for food; printers' type; printing blocks; paper gift wrap; wrapping paper; packaging for gifts; namely, party favor gift boxes sold empty; paper gift tags; gift wrapping ...
[ candles and wicks for candles for lighting; aromatherapy fragranced candles; Christmas tree candles; scented candles; candles for night lights; candle assemblies in the nature of candle torches; wax melts; Christmas tree decorations for illumination, namely, Christmas tree candles ]
General Information
| Serial Number | 79211682 |
| Word Mark | DESIGN GROUP |
| Filing Date | Thursday, September 29, 2016 |
| Status | 707 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Friday, November 14, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 5790102 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 2, 2019 |
| Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 16, 2019 |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | [ containers for household or kitchen use, household or kitchen utensils, namely, kitchen tongs; combs and cleaning sponges; glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes, namely, glass, porcelain and earthenware containers, bowls, dishes, mugs, beverage holders and crockery; tableware, namely, place mats not of paper or textile and place card holders not of precious metal; plates; paper plates; disposable table plates; drinking vessels; cups; paper cups; mugs; beakers, namely, wide-mouthed drinking cups for household use; drinking glasses; toothpicks; tea services and coffee services in the nature of tableware; ornaments made of ceramic, china, crystal, earthenware, glass, porcelain; baskets for domestic or household use, not of metal; candlesticks; candle holders; non-electric candelabras; plastic coasters; napkin holders ] |
| Goods and Services | [ picture frames; displays in the form of a frame for displaying keepsakes; display stands; mirrors; party ornaments of plastic; table decorations made of plastic, namely, decorative centerpieces; decorative mobiles, dreamcatchers and wind chimes; cake decorations made of plastic; bins, not of metal; plastic packaging containers ] |
| Goods and Services | retail and wholesale store services featuring [ candles, cutlery, bags and carrying cases, textiles, eyewear, paper, printed material, books; retail and wholesale store services featuring packaging, stationery, gift wrap, ] bows, ribbons, [ gift bags, greetings cards, arts and crafts equipment, picture frames, tableware, glassware, porcelain, earthenware, candlesticks, plates, tablecloths, clothing, headgear, toys, games, novelties, balloons, clothing, Christmas trees, ] Christmas decorations [ , Christmas crackers, food and drinks ] |
| Goods and Services | [ toys, games, playthings and novelties, namely, musical toys, bath toys, crib toys, infant toys, construction toys, inflatable toys, stuffed toys, action figure toys, battery operated action toys, board games, dice games, card games, memory games, tabletop games, role playing games; decorations for Christmas trees, except confectionery and electric Christmas lights; artificial Christmas trees; Christmas crackers; ] Christmas tree decorations, including tinsel, bells and ornaments except confectionery and electric Christmas lights [ ; festive decorations for Christmas trees, except confectionery and electric Christmas lights; Christmas tree stands, skirts and stand covers; artificial snow for Christmas trees; Christmas stockings; party novelties and toys, namely, Christmas crackers, party favors in the nature of small toys and noisemakers; balloons; puzzles; jigsaw puzzles; toy tableware namely, children's multiple activity tables; hand-held party poppers; party games; paper party favors; confetti; toy prism glasses; carnival masks, hats and caps ] |
| Goods and Services | lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, sewing pins and needles; [ artificial flowers; textile bows for gift wrapping; ornamental novelty badges and buttons; ] fabric ornamental bows and ribbons for wrapping and decoration [ ; artificial garlands and wreaths; artificial Christmas garlands and wreaths; pre-lit Christmas garlands and wreaths ] |
| Goods and Services | [ textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes, namely, coasters and banners of textile, textile table runners; gift wrap of fabric; gift tags of fabric; tablecloths, not of paper; disposable tablecloths, not of paper; flags, not of paper; place mats, not of paper, namely, textile place mats; guest towels of textile ] |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "GROUP" |
| Goods and Services | [ paper, cardboard; printed matter, namely, pamphlets, brochures, manuals, books, in the field of event planning, themed occasions and corporate promotions; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials, namely, charcoal, pastels, pencils, pens, modelling materials, molds for modelling clays, chalks, palettes for painting, canvas panels, canvas stretching bars; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites except furniture, namely, staplers, staples, hole punches, adhesive tape dispensers, pen pots, pencil sharpeners, paper tapes for calculators, paper clips; printed instructional and teaching material in the field of event planning, themed occasions and corporate promotions; plastic materials for packaging namely, plastic films used as packaging for food; printers' type; printing blocks; paper gift wrap; wrapping paper; packaging for gifts; namely, party favor gift boxes sold empty; paper gift tags; gift wrapping paper; gift bags; gift boxes; decorative containers made of paper; gift wrapping foil made of paper; gift wrapping foil made of plastic; paper bows for gift wrap; paper gift wrap bows; decorative paper bows for wrapping; paper gift wrap, paper ribbon, decorative paper bows for wrapping and paper gift card combinations; stickers and seals; greetings cards; musical greetings cards; pop-up greetings cards; puzzle greetings in this class, namely, puzzle greeting cards; crossword puzzles; paper boxes for storing greetings cards; organizers for stationery use, namely, greeting card organizers; printed certificates for use as gifts; printed certificates; printed gift vouchers, not encoded; paper flags; event and occasion themed books and magazines; photograph and memory albums; baby photo albums; wedding albums; anniversary event albums; graduation event albums; guest albums being memory books; photo albums; scrapbooks; coloring books; notebooks; study books and journals in the field of education; jotters in the nature of notebooks; growth charts for displaying data about human height; address books; date books; diaries; autograph books; organizers for stationery use, namely, files organizers; birthday books for special occasions; folders; storage folders; calendars; desk diary and appointment calendars; photo frame calendars; advent calendars; paper party decorations; party game books, namely, rule books for playing games, scorecards and score pads for games; party ornaments of paper; party bags of paper; party favor gift boxes of cardboard sold empty; party stationery; paper place mats; paper table cloths; table decorations made of paper and cardboard, namely, table mats; paper party bags; printed matter, namely, printed invitations, napkins, doilies, coasters, table covers, name tags, place cards, paper guest towels, decorative centerpieces, treat sacks, all made of paper or cardboard; paper party decorations, namely, rosettes of paper, other than haberdashery; paper streamers; posters; prescription reminders pads; pocket diaries, pocket address books and pocket notebooks; writing instruments; pens, pencils; pencil cases; pen holders; pencil sharpeners; writing sets comprising writing pads, ink and paper; writing paper; printed seminar notes; removable self-stick blank note cards; boxed stationery, namely, stationery boxes; envelopes and envelope packs; arts, crafts and modelling equipment, namely, art pads, modelling paste and clay; painting sets for children; modelling clay and molds for modelling clays; removable sticker tattoos in the nature of decalcomanias; paper bibs; decorative glitter glue for stationery purposes; paper party decorations in the nature of rosettes of paper |
| Goods and Services | [ candles and wicks for candles for lighting; aromatherapy fragranced candles; Christmas tree candles; scented candles; candles for night lights; candle assemblies in the nature of candle torches; wax melts; Christmas tree decorations for illumination, namely, Christmas tree candles ] |
Classification Information
| International Class | 004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 006, 015 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 14, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 004 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 14, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 020 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 14, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 020 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 14, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 14, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers. |
| US Class Codes | 037, 039, 040, 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 12, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 026 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 12, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, July 12, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | IG DESIGN GROUP PLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Newport Pagnell MK16 9PX
GB |
| Party Name | International Greetings plc |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | International Greetings plc |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, July 6, 2017 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Tuesday, July 11, 2017 | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, July 13, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2017 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, July 20, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) WITHDRAWN FOR REVIEW |
| Monday, July 24, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, July 25, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Friday, July 28, 2017 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Friday, July 28, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, August 18, 2017 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, January 29, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 29, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, January 29, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, March 2, 2018 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 5, 2018 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED |
| Friday, June 8, 2018 | CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Monday, June 25, 2018 | CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUIRED |
| Tuesday, July 24, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, July 24, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Thursday, January 24, 2019 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, January 24, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, January 25, 2019 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 21, 2019 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, February 21, 2019 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 21, 2019 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, February 22, 2019 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, April 12, 2019 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2019 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, July 2, 2019 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, October 26, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Saturday, October 26, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, November 15, 2019 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Saturday, July 30, 2022 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 3, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Friday, November 14, 2025 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED |
| Friday, November 14, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
