FRIENDS FOR LIFE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, May 12, 1997, a trademark application was filed for FRIENDS FOR LIFE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FRIENDS FOR LIFE trademark a serial number of 75289725. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 5, 2020. This trademark is owned by Iams Company, The. The FRIENDS FOR LIFE trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ newsletter columns concerning the adoption of stray or abandoned pets, and magazines on the subjects of pet adoption, care and nutrition ]

providing promotional services for animal shelters for the purpose of promoting the adoption of animals

developing and disseminating educational materials in the fields of pet adoption, care and nutrition
friends for life

General Information


Serial Number75289725
Word MarkFRIENDS FOR LIFE
Filing DateMonday, May 12, 1997
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 5, 2020
Registration Number2279791
Registration DateTuesday, September 21, 1999
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 10, 1998

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ newsletter columns concerning the adoption of stray or abandoned pets, and magazines on the subjects of pet adoption, care and nutrition ]
Goods and Servicesproviding promotional services for animal shelters for the purpose of promoting the adoption of animals
Goods and Servicesdeveloping and disseminating educational materials in the fields of pet adoption, care and nutrition

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 5, 2020
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 31, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 31, 1989

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 5, 2020
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, April 30, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, April 30, 1995

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 5, 2020
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, April 30, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, April 30, 1995

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMARS, INCORPORATED
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMCLEAN, VA 22101

Party NameIams Company, The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFranklin, TN 37067

Party NameIams Company, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDayton, OH 45414

Party NameIams Company, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDayton, OH 45414

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 5, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Friday, September 21, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 3, 2016AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, August 14, 2014APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, August 14, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, August 14, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, August 14, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, April 16, 2009REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, April 16, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, April 16, 2009REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, April 7, 2009REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, April 9, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 7, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 5, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, August 5, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, August 31, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, November 28, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 21, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, October 17, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, October 17, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 21, 1999REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, July 12, 1999ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, July 7, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 1, 1999STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, June 1, 1999USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, June 1, 1999EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, June 1, 1999EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, January 4, 1999EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, December 2, 1998EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, June 2, 1998NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, March 10, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, February 7, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, December 18, 1997APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 9, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER