SMEAD SMEAD SMEAD Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, July 16, 2010, a trademark application was filed for SMEAD SMEAD SMEAD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SMEAD SMEAD SMEAD trademark a serial number of 85086236. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Sunday, December 27, 2020. This trademark is owned by The Smead Manufacturing Company. The SMEAD SMEAD SMEAD trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Paper & Printed Material Products categories with the following description:

[ computer software for file label design and printing, ] [ business records management, document imaging, ] [ retrieval and bar-code tracking, ] [ database management, data and image management, document archiving, ] [ and manuals for all of the above ]

office and organizational supplies, namely, filing indexes, labels, guides for locating and separating filed material, filing tabs, face shields for filing tabs, inserts for filing tabs, fasteners for filing, binders and binder covers, hanging folder frames, steel trays for hanging folders, hanging and box bottom folders, filing pockets, file jackets, file wallets, expanding files, expanding files with pockets and dividers, stationery type portfolios, folders, presentation folders, pocket folders, classification folders, fastener folders, report covers, organizers for stationery use
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General Information


Serial Number85086236
Word MarkSMEAD SMEAD SMEAD
Filing DateFriday, July 16, 2010
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSunday, December 27, 2020
Registration Number3965014
Registration DateTuesday, May 24, 2011
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 8, 2011

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a plaid design of a rectangle divided into four blocks. In the upper left and lower right block appear the word "SMEAD" in white lettering on a purple background. The top right and lower left blocks are red. The mark consist of a repeated pattern of the drawing.
Goods and Services[ computer software for file label design and printing, ] [ business records management, document imaging, ] [ retrieval and bar-code tracking, ] [ database management, data and image management, document archiving, ] [ and manuals for all of the above ]
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 01/01/1955.
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 01/01/1955.
Goods and Servicesoffice and organizational supplies, namely, filing indexes, labels, guides for locating and separating filed material, filing tabs, face shields for filing tabs, inserts for filing tabs, fasteners for filing, binders and binder covers, hanging folder frames, steel trays for hanging folders, hanging and box bottom folders, filing pockets, file jackets, file wallets, expanding files, expanding files with pockets and dividers, stationery type portfolios, folders, presentation folders, pocket folders, classification folders, fastener folders, report covers, organizers for stationery use
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 01/01/1955
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 01/01/1955
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, purple, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


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 Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSunday, November 19, 2017
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 2002

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, July 21, 2010
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 2002

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE SMEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressHASTINGS, MN 55033

Party NameThe Smead Manufacturing Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHastings, MN 55033-2219

Party NameThe Smead Manufacturing Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHastings, MN 55033

Party NameThe Smead Manufacturing Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHastings, MN 55033

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, July 20, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, July 21, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, September 1, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, September 6, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 7, 2010PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, October 7, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, October 7, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, October 7, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, January 17, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 22, 2010NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, September 15, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, September 15, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, September 24, 2010WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, January 19, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 19, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 19, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 25, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, January 26, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, January 31, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, February 2, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 8, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 24, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 8, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, April 28, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 16, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 13, 2017POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Monday, November 13, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 14, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, November 19, 2017REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, January 17, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 18, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, January 25, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 8, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 10, 2017POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Sunday, November 19, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, July 30, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, July 30, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, July 30, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, July 30, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 30, 2020TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, July 30, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Sunday, December 27, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Sunday, December 27, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Sunday, December 27, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Sunday, May 24, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 7, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, December 27, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 29, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 29, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 8, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 29, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 8, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, July 8, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 8, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, August 14, 2025AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, August 21, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, July 8, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED