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 SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED as of Tuesday, January 6, 2026. This trademark is owned by DCGIFTS ONLINE LLC. The FRIENDS & FAMILY MERIT BADGES trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

printed children's activity books; stickers
friends & family merit badges

General Information


Serial Number97908065
Word MarkFRIENDS & FAMILY MERIT BADGES
Filing DateWednesday, April 26, 2023
Status807 - SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - MAILED
Status DateTuesday, January 6, 2026
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


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesprinted children's activity books; stickers
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".
Pseudo MarkFRIENDS AND FAMILY MERIT BADGES

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 DateMonday, August 14, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 14, 2023

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
Monday, May 1, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, May 24, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, May 25, 2023NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 17, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
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
Thursday, March 28, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Thursday, March 28, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Tuesday, July 16, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 16, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
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 RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, September 13, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 13, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
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
Tuesday, June 17, 2025TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Monday, December 15, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 17, 2025USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, December 17, 2025STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, January 6, 2026SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 6, 2026NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 6, 2026NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED