FRIENDS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, January 21, 2015, a trademark application was filed for FRIENDS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FRIENDS trademark a serial number of 86509925. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, December 10, 2024. This trademark is owned by LEGO Juris A/S. The FRIENDS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

[ (BASED ON SECTION 44(E)) Online fan club services, educational and entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring interactive games, activities, stories, comic books, videos, articles, instructional material and information in the field of toys, cartoons and construction toys; entertainment services, namely, conducting parties; providing on-line computer games; providing interactive multi-user computer games via the internet and electronic communication networks; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable interactive games; providing online non-downloadable comic books and comic strips ]

(BASED ON SECTION 44(E)) Computer game software; video game software; downloadable computer game software; downloadable video game software; electronic game software for cellular telephones; [ decorative magnets; refrigerator magnets; blank USB flash drives; ] video recordings and downloadable video recordings, both featuring children's entertainment and animated cartoons; downloadable films and television programs featuring children's entertainment and animated cartoons provided via a video on demand service; musical sound recordings; motion picture films and television programs featuring children's entertainment and animated cartoons [ ; sunglasses; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of children's books, picture books, story books, comic books, travel books, educational books in the field of early reading and books in the field of construction toys; downloadable images for use as computer wallpaper or screensavers; decorative ornaments for cellular telephones; cases a...

[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Wristlet bags; backpacks; all-purpose carrying bags; school bags ]

(BASED ON SECTION 44(E)) Construction toys; toy construction blocks and connecting links therefor; toy figures; dolls; toy vehicles; toy animals; toy foliage; toy furniture; board games; jigsaw puzzles; play mats for use with construction toys; Christmas tree ornaments; card games; game cards; toy buildings and accessories therefor; building games; hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; cases for dolls; construction toy sets and carrying cases or storage cases sold as a unit; toy boxes; carrying cases for construction toys

(BASED ON SECTION 44(E)) Children's books; picture books; story books; comic books; travel books; children's activity books; educational books in the field of early reading; books in the field of construction toys; [ postcards; greeting cards; posters; stickers; trading cards; albums for collecting stickers and trading cards; calendars; stationery; envelopes; writing and drawing pads; pen and pencil cases; pencil sharpeners; erasers; ] instruction manuals for construction toys [ ; gift bags; decorative pencil top ornaments; party ornaments of paper; notebooks; diaries; folders; writing implements; pencils ]

[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Wristwatches; clocks; alarm clocks ]

[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Towels; comforters; bed linens ]

[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Book lights; LED lights for lighting purposes incorporated into key chains, small toys or other similar personal items ]

[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Lunch boxes; lunch bags not of paper; plastic water bottles sold empty; containers for household use ]

[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Picture frames; photograph frames; non-metal key holders; pillows ]
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General Information


Serial Number86509925
Word MarkFRIENDS
Filing DateWednesday, January 21, 2015
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, December 10, 2024
Registration Number5505699
Registration DateTuesday, July 3, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 17, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ (BASED ON SECTION 44(E)) Online fan club services, educational and entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring interactive games, activities, stories, comic books, videos, articles, instructional material and information in the field of toys, cartoons and construction toys; entertainment services, namely, conducting parties; providing on-line computer games; providing interactive multi-user computer games via the internet and electronic communication networks; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable interactive games; providing online non-downloadable comic books and comic strips ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of "Friends" in white stylized letters outlined in purple and pink, with a white heart design outlined in purple and pink, over the letter "i", in place of the usual dot, and with a purple butterfly design, outlined in pink, over the letter "s".
Goods and Services(BASED ON SECTION 44(E)) Computer game software; video game software; downloadable computer game software; downloadable video game software; electronic game software for cellular telephones; [ decorative magnets; refrigerator magnets; blank USB flash drives; ] video recordings and downloadable video recordings, both featuring children's entertainment and animated cartoons; downloadable films and television programs featuring children's entertainment and animated cartoons provided via a video on demand service; musical sound recordings; motion picture films and television programs featuring children's entertainment and animated cartoons [ ; sunglasses; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of children's books, picture books, story books, comic books, travel books, educational books in the field of early reading and books in the field of construction toys; downloadable images for use as computer wallpaper or screensavers; decorative ornaments for cellular telephones; cases adapted for carrying computer games ]
Goods and Services[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Wristlet bags; backpacks; all-purpose carrying bags; school bags ]
Goods and Services(BASED ON SECTION 44(E)) Construction toys; toy construction blocks and connecting links therefor; toy figures; dolls; toy vehicles; toy animals; toy foliage; toy furniture; board games; jigsaw puzzles; play mats for use with construction toys; Christmas tree ornaments; card games; game cards; toy buildings and accessories therefor; building games; hand-held games with liquid crystal displays; cases for dolls; construction toy sets and carrying cases or storage cases sold as a unit; toy boxes; carrying cases for construction toys
Goods and Services(BASED ON SECTION 44(E)) Children's books; picture books; story books; comic books; travel books; children's activity books; educational books in the field of early reading; books in the field of construction toys; [ postcards; greeting cards; posters; stickers; trading cards; albums for collecting stickers and trading cards; calendars; stationery; envelopes; writing and drawing pads; pen and pencil cases; pencil sharpeners; erasers; ] instruction manuals for construction toys [ ; gift bags; decorative pencil top ornaments; party ornaments of paper; notebooks; diaries; folders; writing implements; pencils ]
Goods and Services[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Wristwatches; clocks; alarm clocks ]
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) purple, pink, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Towels; comforters; bed linens ]
Goods and Services[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Book lights; LED lights for lighting purposes incorporated into key chains, small toys or other similar personal items ]
Goods and Services[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Lunch boxes; lunch bags not of paper; plastic water bottles sold empty; containers for household use ]
Goods and Services[ (BASED ON USE IN COMMERCE) Picture frames; photograph frames; non-metal key holders; pillows ]

Classification Information


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 DateMonday, February 2, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, December 10, 2024
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 31, 2014

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, December 10, 2024
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, May 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 31, 2012

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 DateMonday, February 2, 2015
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, December 10, 2024
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, August 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 31, 2014

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, December 10, 2024
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, August 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 31, 2014

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, December 10, 2024
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, August 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 30, 2013

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 DateMonday, February 2, 2015
Primary Code028
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, December 10, 2024
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, December 10, 2024
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, August 31, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 31, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLEGO HOLDING A/S
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBILLUND DK-7190
DK

Party NameLEGO Juris A/S
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBILLUND DK-7190
DK

Party NameLEGO Juris A/S
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBillund DK-7190
DK

Party NameLEGO Juris A/S
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBillund DK-7190
DK

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, February 2, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, January 24, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, February 3, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, April 27, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, April 24, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 27, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, April 27, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 29, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 8, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, July 15, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, July 15, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 15, 2015SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 15, 2015NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 15, 2015LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, January 15, 2016SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Wednesday, January 20, 2016SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 20, 2016NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 20, 2016INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 23, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Friday, June 24, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, June 24, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 24, 2016SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Friday, June 24, 2016NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, June 24, 2016LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 27, 2016SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN
Tuesday, December 27, 2016NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 27, 2016INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, March 10, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Monday, March 13, 2017SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 31, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 13, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 13, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, April 5, 2017REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Thursday, March 15, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, March 13, 2017LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Monday, March 13, 2017NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 13, 2017SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN
Wednesday, September 13, 2017INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 13, 2017NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Monday, March 12, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 13, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, March 13, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, March 15, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, April 30, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, March 15, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, March 15, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, March 15, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 28, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 17, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 17, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 3, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, April 30, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, April 30, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, April 30, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Thursday, April 30, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, April 30, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, April 30, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, July 3, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, June 12, 2020REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Friday, February 9, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, February 9, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED
Friday, February 9, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, February 9, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Friday, February 9, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 10, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 2, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 10, 2024REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, February 24, 2025AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP