SMART BEGINNINGS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 10, 2015, a trademark application was filed for SMART BEGINNINGS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SMART BEGINNINGS trademark a serial number of 86657810. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, January 27, 2023. This trademark is owned by Virginia Early Childhood Foundation. The SMART BEGINNINGS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

planning and managing educational initiatives, namely, promoting the public interest and awareness in the importance of early childhood school readiness with a focus on basic skills to prepare children for kindergarten
smart beginnings

General Information


Serial Number86657810
Word MarkSMART BEGINNINGS
Filing DateWednesday, June 10, 2015
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, January 27, 2023
Registration Number4996239
Registration DateTuesday, July 12, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 26, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a red outline of an apple with a stem and single leaf, accompanied by the blue stylized words "SMART BEGINNINGS". The white in the drawing represents background areas only and is not part of the mark.
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 12/08/2005
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 12/08/2005
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red and blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesplanning and managing educational initiatives, namely, promoting the public interest and awareness in the importance of early childhood school readiness with a focus on basic skills to prepare children for kindergarten

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, January 27, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 30, 2010

Trademark Owner History


Party NameVirginia Early Childhood Foundation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichmond, VA 23229

Party NameVirginia Early Childhood Foundation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichmond, VA 23229

Party NameVirginia Early Childhood Foundation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRichmond, VA 23229

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, January 27, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Monday, July 12, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, April 30, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, April 30, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, April 30, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, March 14, 2019REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - POWER OF ATTORNEY ENTERED
Wednesday, February 27, 2019TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, February 26, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, February 26, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 12, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 26, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, April 6, 2016NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, March 11, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, March 10, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 9, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 9, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 22, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, September 22, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Sunday, September 20, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 16, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, June 15, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, June 13, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED