FLASH KIDS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 23, 2010, 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 85977362. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, April 6, 2023. This trademark is owned by BARNES & NOBLE, INC.. The FLASH KIDS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

Children's books; Flash cards; Picture books; Children's board books; Novels; [ Binders; ] Printed charts; [ Posters; Stickers; Notepads; ] Educational publications, namely, educational instruction guides, study guides, and printed study charts on various primary school topics, namely, math, reading, writing, spelling, grammar, early learning, problem solving, science, social studies, language, and foreign language [ ; Catalogues and newsletters featuring children's education and entertainment ]
flash kids

General Information


Serial Number85977362
Word MarkFLASH KIDS
Filing DateWednesday, June 23, 2010
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, April 6, 2023
Registration Number4230196
Registration DateTuesday, October 23, 2012
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 16, 2010

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "FLASH KIDS" in a stylized form. The word "FLASH" is green. A yellow lightning bolt shape forms the lower part of the "I" in "KIDS" and these elements also form a stick figure person. The remaining letters in "KIDS" are blue. All of the letters and design have a solid black border.
Goods and ServicesChildren's books; Flash cards; Picture books; Children's board books; Novels; [ Binders; ] Printed charts; [ Posters; Stickers; Notepads; ] Educational publications, namely, educational instruction guides, study guides, and printed study charts on various primary school topics, namely, math, reading, writing, spelling, grammar, early learning, problem solving, science, social studies, language, and foreign language [ ; Catalogues and newsletters featuring children's education and entertainment ]
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) green, yellow, blue, and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLE"KIDS"

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 29, 2010
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 15, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 15, 2010

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSTERLING PUBLISHING CO., INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10003

Party NameBARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10003

Party NameBARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, INC.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameBARNES & NOBLE, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10011

Party NameBARNES & NOBLE, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10011

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, June 29, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, June 26, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, September 23, 2010EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, June 30, 2010NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, September 22, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, September 23, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, September 23, 2010NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, September 23, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, September 23, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 8, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, November 16, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, October 8, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, November 16, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 29, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 11, 2011NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, June 27, 2011SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, June 27, 2011SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, June 30, 2011SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, July 1, 2011NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, December 9, 2011TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, December 9, 2011ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 2, 2012SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, January 2, 2012SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, January 9, 2012SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, January 10, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 11, 2012SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 2, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, July 10, 2012SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 10, 2012SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Thursday, July 12, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, August 2, 2012DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, August 2, 2012NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Thursday, August 2, 2012TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 15, 2012DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, August 15, 20121(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION
Tuesday, August 18, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 18, 2015APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, October 23, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, August 16, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, August 17, 2012ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED
Friday, September 14, 2012ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE
Tuesday, October 23, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 9, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, April 9, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, April 9, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, April 9, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, April 9, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, October 23, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, November 16, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 16, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, November 16, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, September 24, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, April 9, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Friday, February 4, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, September 26, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, October 23, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, June 23, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, April 6, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, April 6, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, April 6, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, April 6, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, January 30, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 30, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED
Thursday, June 6, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, January 30, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 30, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 30, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 30, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED