FIFTY SHADES OF GREY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 11, 2012, a trademark application was filed for FIFTY SHADES OF GREY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FIFTY SHADES OF GREY trademark a serial number of 85648154. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED as of Tuesday, November 24, 2020. This trademark is owned by Fifty Shades Limited. The FIFTY SHADES OF GREY trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Lubricant & Fuel Products, Metal Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Wines & Spirits, Smoker's Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

[ Education services, namely, arranging of conferences, seminars and symposiums in the field of adult sexuality; entertainment services, namely, party planning, conducting parties, conducting parties for the purpose of dating and social introduction for adults, hosting social entertainment events, and arranging and conducting special events for social entertainment purposes; and production of films ]

[ Prerecorded recording discs featuring music; ] compact discs featuring music; DVDs featuring music, drama, adventure [ and self-improvement instructions; audio and video tapes featuring music, drama, adventure and self-improvement instructions; sound recordings featuring music ] ; video recordings featuring [ music, ] drama [, adventure and self-improvement instructions ] ; motion picture films featuring drama and adventure; electronic downloadable publications, namely, books [, magazines and newsletters ] in the field of novels, [ movies, ] entertainment [ and social events, and entertainment personalities; sunglasses; mobile phone accessories, namely, cases for mobile phones; computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for accessing information in the fields of novels, movies, entertainment and social events, and entertainment personalities; and computer game software for use on mobile phones; protective cases for tablet computers ]

[ Goods made from leather and imitation leather, namely, pocketbooks, tote bags, backpacks, luggage, cosmetic bags sold empty, key cases and key chains; trunks and traveling bags; handbags, rucksacks, ] purses, wallets [, holdalls; umbrellas ] ; whips

Handcuffs; metal shackles, namely, manacles that restrain the arms and legs [ ; metal karabiners ]

Games and playthings, namely, [ stuffed toys, plush toys, playing cards, ] board games [, and role-playing games ]

[ Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, namely, gift wrapping paper, notepaper, paper gift cards, paper gift bags, paper napkins, paper party decorations, paper placemats, paper tablecloths and Halloween bags made of paper; printed matter, namely, sex manuals; photographs; stationery; calendars; postcards; greeting cards; ] books featuring fiction [, adult sexuality and self-improvement instructions; magazines featuring fiction, adult sexuality and self-improvement instructions ]

Candles; scented candles

[ Soaps, namely, bath soap, beauty soap and perfumed soap; perfumery; essential oils; cosmetics; ] non-medicated preparations for the care of the skin, body, face, hands and feet [ ; exfoliating preparations, namely, exfoliating creams and exfoliating scrubs; shaving preparations; wax for removing body hair ]

[ Jewelry; costume jewelry ]

[ Textiles and textile goods, namely, bed covers and tablecloths made of textiles; plastic table covers; traveling rugs; lap rugs; duvets; covers for pillows, cushions or duvets; handkerchiefs ]

[ Smokers' articles, namely, matches and lighters for smokers ]

Wines [ ; spirits and liqueurs; alcopops; prepared alcoholic cocktails ]

[ Mugs ]

[ Mirrors; picture frames; pillows and cushions; articles, namely, decorative boxes, figurines, ornaments and novelty items, namely, decorative trinket boxes, made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother of pearl, meerschaum or plastic ]
fifty shades of grey

General Information


Serial Number85648154
Word MarkFIFTY SHADES OF GREY
Filing DateMonday, June 11, 2012
Status704 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
Status DateTuesday, November 24, 2020
Registration Number4630572
Registration DateTuesday, November 4, 2014
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 30, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Education services, namely, arranging of conferences, seminars and symposiums in the field of adult sexuality; entertainment services, namely, party planning, conducting parties, conducting parties for the purpose of dating and social introduction for adults, hosting social entertainment events, and arranging and conducting special events for social entertainment purposes; and production of films ]
Goods and Services[ Prerecorded recording discs featuring music; ] compact discs featuring music; DVDs featuring music, drama, adventure [ and self-improvement instructions; audio and video tapes featuring music, drama, adventure and self-improvement instructions; sound recordings featuring music ] ; video recordings featuring [ music, ] drama [, adventure and self-improvement instructions ] ; motion picture films featuring drama and adventure; electronic downloadable publications, namely, books [, magazines and newsletters ] in the field of novels, [ movies, ] entertainment [ and social events, and entertainment personalities; sunglasses; mobile phone accessories, namely, cases for mobile phones; computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for accessing information in the fields of novels, movies, entertainment and social events, and entertainment personalities; and computer game software for use on mobile phones; protective cases for tablet computers ]
Goods and Services[ Goods made from leather and imitation leather, namely, pocketbooks, tote bags, backpacks, luggage, cosmetic bags sold empty, key cases and key chains; trunks and traveling bags; handbags, rucksacks, ] purses, wallets [, holdalls; umbrellas ] ; whips
Goods and ServicesHandcuffs; metal shackles, namely, manacles that restrain the arms and legs [ ; metal karabiners ]
Goods and ServicesGames and playthings, namely, [ stuffed toys, plush toys, playing cards, ] board games [, and role-playing games ]
Goods and Services[ Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, namely, gift wrapping paper, notepaper, paper gift cards, paper gift bags, paper napkins, paper party decorations, paper placemats, paper tablecloths and Halloween bags made of paper; printed matter, namely, sex manuals; photographs; stationery; calendars; postcards; greeting cards; ] books featuring fiction [, adult sexuality and self-improvement instructions; magazines featuring fiction, adult sexuality and self-improvement instructions ]
Goods and ServicesCandles; scented candles
Goods and Services[ Soaps, namely, bath soap, beauty soap and perfumed soap; perfumery; essential oils; cosmetics; ] non-medicated preparations for the care of the skin, body, face, hands and feet [ ; exfoliating preparations, namely, exfoliating creams and exfoliating scrubs; shaving preparations; wax for removing body hair ]
Goods and Services[ Jewelry; costume jewelry ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Textiles and textile goods, namely, bed covers and tablecloths made of textiles; plastic table covers; traveling rugs; lap rugs; duvets; covers for pillows, cushions or duvets; handkerchiefs ]
Goods and Services[ Smokers' articles, namely, matches and lighters for smokers ]
Goods and ServicesWines [ ; spirits and liqueurs; alcopops; prepared alcoholic cocktails ]
Goods and Services[ Mugs ]
Goods and Services[ Mirrors; picture frames; pillows and cushions; articles, namely, decorative boxes, figurines, ornaments and novelty items, namely, decorative trinket boxes, made of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother of pearl, meerschaum or plastic ]

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 19, 2012
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
US Class Codes001, 006, 015
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 19, 2012
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 19, 2012
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 19, 2012
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, November 24, 2020
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 19, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 19, 2012
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateTuesday, November 24, 2020
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, November 24, 2020
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 19, 2012
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers).
US Class Codes047, 049
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 19, 2012
Primary Code033
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.
US Class Codes002, 008, 009, 017
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, November 24, 2020
Primary Code034
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, November 24, 2020
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, November 24, 2020
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFifty Shades Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEdgware, Middlesex HA87LW
GB

Party NameFifty Shades Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMiddlesex HA87LW
GB

Party NameFifty Shades Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMiddlesex HA87LW
GB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, November 4, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 24, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 24, 2020REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, November 23, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 4, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 13, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, October 13, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 13, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 13, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, October 13, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 13, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 13, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, November 4, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 4, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 30, 2014TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS
Tuesday, September 30, 2014OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Tuesday, September 30, 2014OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Monday, August 26, 2013OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Monday, August 26, 2013OPPOSITION PAPERS RECEIVED AT TTAB
Tuesday, July 30, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 30, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 10, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, June 21, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 5, 2013AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Wednesday, June 5, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, June 3, 2013PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, April 19, 2013NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Friday, April 19, 2013FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Friday, April 19, 2013FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 3, 2013AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Wednesday, April 3, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, March 30, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, March 29, 2013PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 5, 2012REPORT UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 4, 2012DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, December 4, 2012DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, November 28, 2012DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 28, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 28, 2012TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Friday, September 28, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, September 28, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, September 28, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, September 26, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 19, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, June 14, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED