FUNSHINE BEAR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 30, 1982, a trademark application was filed for FUNSHINE BEAR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FUNSHINE BEAR trademark a serial number of 73398477. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, March 29, 1991. This trademark is owned by American Greetings Corporation. The FUNSHINE BEAR trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Coloring Books

Modeling Compound and Accessories, Bathtub Toys, Stuffed Toy Animals and Toy Animals and Accessories

General Information


Serial Number73398477
Word MarkFUNSHINE BEAR
Filing DateThursday, September 30, 1982
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, March 29, 1991
Registration Number1312271
Registration DateTuesday, January 1, 1985
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 23, 1984

Trademark Statements


DisclaimerNo claim is made to the exclusive right to use the term "Bear", apart from the mark as shown.
Goods and ServicesColoring Books
Goods and ServicesModeling Compound and Accessories, Bathtub Toys, Stuffed Toy Animals and Toy Animals and Accessories

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 Codes022
Class Status CodeC - Sec. 18 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateWednesday, April 9, 1986
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 11, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, August 11, 1982

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 29, 1991
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 11, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, August 11, 1982

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Greetings Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCleveland, OH 44144

Party NameAmerican Greetings Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCleveland, OH 44144

Party NameAmerican Greetings Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCleveland, OH 44144

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 29, 1991CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, April 15, 1986CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Wednesday, April 9, 1986CANCELLED SECTION 18-PARTIAL
Monday, August 19, 1985CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Tuesday, January 1, 1985REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 23, 1984PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, August 27, 1984NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, July 9, 1984APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 6, 1984REINSTATED
Friday, January 13, 1984ABANDONMENT - INCOMPLETE RESPONSE
Friday, January 13, 1984ALLOWANCE/COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, January 4, 1984CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 6, 1983NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, June 24, 1983ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER