FLASH KIDS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, August 4, 2003, a trademark application was filed for FLASH KIDS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FLASH KIDS trademark a serial number of 78282758. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 23, 2011. This trademark is owned by SparkNotes LLC. The FLASH KIDS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Children's books, flash cards, board books, picture books, novels, binders, and posters; educational publications, namely, study guides and study charts; newsletters featuring information about education

Publication of books; entertainment services, namely, providing a web site featuring children's educational performances, children's educational videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials
flash kids

General Information


Serial Number78282758
Word MarkFLASH KIDS
Filing DateMonday, August 4, 2003
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 23, 2011
Registration Number2953550
Registration DateTuesday, May 17, 2005
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 27, 2004

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined TextKIDS
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words FLASH KIDS inside a flash design under a dog design.
Goods and ServicesChildren's books, flash cards, board books, picture books, novels, binders, and posters; educational publications, namely, study guides and study charts; newsletters featuring information about education
Goods and ServicesPublication of books; entertainment services, namely, providing a web site featuring children's educational performances, children's educational videos, related film clips, photographs, and other multimedia materials

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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 23, 2011
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 31, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 31, 2004

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 23, 2011
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 31, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 31, 2004

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBARNES & NOBLE, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10003

Party NameSparkNotes LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10011

Party NameSparkNotes LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10011

Party NameSparkNotes LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10011

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, January 25, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, January 25, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, January 25, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Monday, January 25, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 25, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, January 25, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, October 5, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, October 5, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, December 23, 2011CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Friday, December 9, 2011ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, December 9, 2011TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, December 9, 2011ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, December 9, 2011TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 28, 2010ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 28, 2010TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, June 29, 2009APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, June 29, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 11, 2008AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, May 17, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 2, 2005LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, January 28, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, January 24, 2005ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, January 21, 2005STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, January 10, 2005USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, January 10, 2005TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 19, 2004NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, July 27, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 7, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, May 13, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 31, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 31, 2004TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, February 13, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, February 12, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER