FRIENDS & FAMILY MERIT BADGES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, April 26, 2023, a trademark application was filed for FRIENDS & FAMILY MERIT BADGES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FRIENDS & FAMILY MERIT BADGES trademark a serial number of 97908065. The federal status of this trademark filing is NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED as of Tuesday, December 17, 2024. This trademark is owned by DCGIFTS ONLINE LLC. The FRIENDS & FAMILY MERIT BADGES trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

duffel bags; beach bags; book bags

printed notebooks; decals; bumper stickers; printed material, namely, brochures and flyers in the field of children's activities; printed children's activity books; stickers

hoodies; hats; t-shirts; long-sleeve shirts
friends & family merit badges

General Information


Serial Number97908065
Word MarkFRIENDS & FAMILY MERIT BADGES
Filing DateWednesday, April 26, 2023
Status688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED
Status DateTuesday, December 17, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 5, 2024

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized wording "FRIENDS & FAMILY" above the stylized wording "MERIT BADGES" which is centered between rows of dots and with a stylized square with lobed corners between the words "MERIT" and "BADGES".
Goods and Servicesduffel bags; beach bags; book bags
Goods and Servicesprinted notebooks; decals; bumper stickers; printed material, namely, brochures and flyers in the field of children's activities; printed children's activity books; stickers
Pseudo MarkFRIENDS AND FAMILY MERIT BADGES
Goods and Serviceshoodies; hats; t-shirts; long-sleeve shirts
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

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 DateWednesday, May 24, 2023
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 DateWednesday, May 24, 2023
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, May 24, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDCGIFTS ONLINE LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressHudson, OH 44236

Party NameDCGIFTS ONLINE LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressHudson, OH 44236

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, May 24, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, May 1, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, May 25, 2023NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 17, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 28, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Thursday, March 28, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Tuesday, July 16, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 16, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 17, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 17, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 17, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 16, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, July 31, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 13, 2024WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, August 20, 2024PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, August 20, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 20, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 20, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, September 13, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 13, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, September 16, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 16, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 5, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 5, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 17, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, September 13, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE