NKOTB Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, November 16, 1990, a trademark application was filed for NKOTB with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NKOTB trademark a serial number of 74116011. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Thursday, May 20, 1993. This trademark is owned by Big Step Productions, Inc.. The NKOTB trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

key chains and key rings

portable audio and video equipment and electronics; namely, audio cassette players, AM/FM radios, microphones, and telephones; audio and audiovisual recordings; namely, musical sound recordings and pre-recorded video tape cassettes featuring performances of a musical group; sunglass/eyeglass chains and cords; decorative magnets

jewelry and costume jewelry; namely, bracelets, earrings, pins, brooches, necklaces, rings, adjustable cord wrist and ankle bracelets, wrist bands, and watches

gift and party supplies of paper; namely, napkins, tablecloths, hats, bags, invitations, gift wrap, note cards; stationery school supplies; namely, portfolios, theme pads, notebooks, note paper, binders, pen and pencil kits comprising pencil pouch, pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, straight edges, geometric measuring devices; nylon pencil cases, pens, pencils; paper and printed matter; namely, posters, concert souvenir programs, poster books, bumper stickers, stickers, trading cards, postcards, calendars, paper folders; comic books; and a series of books

bags and accessories; namely, wallets, coin purses, fanny packs, money belts, backpacks, tote bags, beach bags, all purpose sport bags, roll bags; namely, duffel bags, hand bags, shoulder bags, luggage, and umbrellas

novelty items; namely, ornamental buttons and pins, oversized novelty buttons, freestanding novelty picture buttons, party favors in the nature of unwinding/blow out noisemakers, loot bags and horns, pillows, mirrors, locker mirrors, life size (six-foot) photo-standups; sleeping bags and carrying cases therefor, and slumber bags

hot and cold portable beverage dispensers and containers, mugs, travel mugs, squeeze bottles, tumblers; portable coolers, foam can coolers; lunch boxes and lunch kits comprising lunch boxes and thermal insulated beverage containers; paper cups and paper plates

bed linens; namely, sheets, pillowcases, bed covers, bedspreads, comforters, blankets, throws; bath towels, beach towels; window treatments; namely, valances, curtains, and draperies, shower curtains; textile wall hangings; textile door hangings; and decorative fabric banners (not of paper)

clothing; namely, T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, oversized T-shirts, night shirts, jackets, hats, caps, bike hats, painters' hats, and bandanas

shoelaces, ornamental sneaker clips, and embroidered cloth patches

toys and games; namely, dolls, action figures, doll costumes, doll clothes, doll accessories and playsets therefor, toy microphones, soft sculpture dolls and toys, stuffed animals, marbles, kites, balloons, yo-yos, flying discs, target sets, puzzles, equipment sold as a unit for playing a board game, and activity sets

fan club services; entertainment services; namely, live performances by a musical group in all media and entertainment services in the nature of a television show featuring cartoon characters

General Information


Serial Number74116011
Word MarkNKOTB
Filing DateFriday, November 16, 1990
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateThursday, May 20, 1993
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 25, 1992

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceskey chains and key rings
Goods and Servicesportable audio and video equipment and electronics; namely, audio cassette players, AM/FM radios, microphones, and telephones; audio and audiovisual recordings; namely, musical sound recordings and pre-recorded video tape cassettes featuring performances of a musical group; sunglass/eyeglass chains and cords; decorative magnets
Goods and Servicesjewelry and costume jewelry; namely, bracelets, earrings, pins, brooches, necklaces, rings, adjustable cord wrist and ankle bracelets, wrist bands, and watches
Goods and Servicesgift and party supplies of paper; namely, napkins, tablecloths, hats, bags, invitations, gift wrap, note cards; stationery school supplies; namely, portfolios, theme pads, notebooks, note paper, binders, pen and pencil kits comprising pencil pouch, pens, pencils, erasers, sharpeners, straight edges, geometric measuring devices; nylon pencil cases, pens, pencils; paper and printed matter; namely, posters, concert souvenir programs, poster books, bumper stickers, stickers, trading cards, postcards, calendars, paper folders; comic books; and a series of books
Goods and Servicesbags and accessories; namely, wallets, coin purses, fanny packs, money belts, backpacks, tote bags, beach bags, all purpose sport bags, roll bags; namely, duffel bags, hand bags, shoulder bags, luggage, and umbrellas
Goods and Servicesnovelty items; namely, ornamental buttons and pins, oversized novelty buttons, freestanding novelty picture buttons, party favors in the nature of unwinding/blow out noisemakers, loot bags and horns, pillows, mirrors, locker mirrors, life size (six-foot) photo-standups; sleeping bags and carrying cases therefor, and slumber bags
Goods and Serviceshot and cold portable beverage dispensers and containers, mugs, travel mugs, squeeze bottles, tumblers; portable coolers, foam can coolers; lunch boxes and lunch kits comprising lunch boxes and thermal insulated beverage containers; paper cups and paper plates
Goods and Servicesbed linens; namely, sheets, pillowcases, bed covers, bedspreads, comforters, blankets, throws; bath towels, beach towels; window treatments; namely, valances, curtains, and draperies, shower curtains; textile wall hangings; textile door hangings; and decorative fabric banners (not of paper)
Goods and Servicesclothing; namely, T-shirts, tank tops, sweatshirts, oversized T-shirts, night shirts, jackets, hats, caps, bike hats, painters' hats, and bandanas
Goods and Servicesshoelaces, ornamental sneaker clips, and embroidered cloth patches
Goods and Servicestoys and games; namely, dolls, action figures, doll costumes, doll clothes, doll accessories and playsets therefor, toy microphones, soft sculpture dolls and toys, stuffed animals, marbles, kites, balloons, yo-yos, flying discs, target sets, puzzles, equipment sold as a unit for playing a board game, and activity sets
Goods and Servicesfan club services; entertainment services; namely, live performances by a musical group in all media and entertainment services in the nature of a television show featuring cartoon characters

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes013, 025
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes014, 021, 026, 036
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes027, 028
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, 023, 037, 038
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
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 Codes003, 041
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes022, 032, 050
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes039
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes040
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 050
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBig Step Productions, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10106

Party NameBig Step Productions, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10106

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, May 20, 1993ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Friday, February 26, 1993EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, November 18, 1992EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, February 23, 1993REINSTATED
Friday, November 20, 1992ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, May 19, 1992NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, February 25, 1992PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, January 24, 1992NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, September 20, 1991APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 20, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 30, 1991CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, May 2, 1991NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, April 3, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER