| Serial Number | 97908065 |
| Word Mark | FRIENDS & FAMILY MERIT BADGES |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, April 26, 2023 |
| Status | 688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, December 17, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 5, 2024 |
| Description of Mark | The 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 Services | duffel bags; beach bags; book bags |
| Goods and Services | printed notebooks; decals; bumper stickers; printed material, namely, brochures and flyers in the field of children's activities; printed children's activity books; stickers |
| Pseudo Mark | FRIENDS AND FAMILY MERIT BADGES |
| Goods and Services | hoodies; hats; t-shirts; long-sleeve shirts |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, May 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 018 - 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 Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, May 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, May 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | DCGIFTS ONLINE LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Hudson, OH 44236 |
| Party Name | DCGIFTS ONLINE LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Hudson, OH 44236 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, May 25, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 28, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Thursday, March 28, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 1, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, May 24, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 13, 2024 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Tuesday, July 16, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 13, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, September 13, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 20, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 13, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 16, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, November 5, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 17, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |