SOCKS FOR LIFE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, October 8, 2015, a trademark application was filed for SOCKS FOR LIFE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SOCKS FOR LIFE trademark a serial number of 79178866. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 71 as of Friday, April 21, 2023. This trademark is owned by EFCNI- European Foundation for the Careof Newborn Infants. The SOCKS FOR LIFE trademark is filed in the Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Communication Services categories with the following description:

Games and playthings, namely, party games, tabletop games, toy vehicles; gymnastic and sporting articles, namely, gymnastic apparatus, balls for sports; baby and infant's rattles; play balloons; balls for games; building games; toy building blocks; dolls' beds; board games; kites; costume masks; parlour games; card games; spinning tops; toy mobiles; plush toys; dolls; toy scooters; roller skates; swings; snow globes; playground slides; apparatus for electronic games, including video game apparatus, except those adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; play balls; marbles; dice; toys, namely, bath toys, electronic learning toys, infant toys; teddy bears; apparatus for gymnastics

Disposable babies' napkin-pants of paper and cellulose; disposable babies' napkins of paper and cellulose; babies' napkins of textile

Tear-off calendars; rub down transfers; folders for papers; document files; stationery; scrapbooks; announcement cards; adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes; paper ribbons; desktop stationery cabinets; bags of paper or plastics, for packaging, in the nature of envelopes, pouches; pictures; stationery, namely, paper sheets; pencils; pencil sharpeners, electric or non-electric; writing and drawing pads; booklets in the field of medical and nutrition information, childrens' health and wellness, and fundraising; stamps, namely, address stamps, ink stamps, marking stamps, and rubber stamps; writing paper; bookbinding material; bookends; office requisites, namely, adhesive tape dispensers, staplers, staple removers, rubber bands, punches; comic books; printed matter, namely, books, magazines, newsletters, brochures, and printed signs in the field of medical and nutrition information, childrens' health and wellness, and fundraising; wrappers, namely, coin wrappers, food wrapper...

Telecommunications services, namely, providing user access to global computer networks; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; forums, namely, chat room services for social networking; telephone communication services; cellular telephone communication; paging services by radio, telephone or other means of electronic communication; providing access to databases

Clothing, namely, tops, bottoms, swimwear, and sleepwear; footwear; headgear, namely, caps and hats; suits; clothing layettes; babies' pants; swimming costumes; bathing drawers; bathrobes; swimming caps; bath sandals; bath slippers; scarves, namely, bandanas; masquerade costumes; belts; clothing for gymnastics, namely, leotards, tights and gymnastic shoes; ankle boots; scarves; gloves; shirts; slips; trousers; jackets; jumpers; stuff jackets; skull caps; pockets for clothing; hats; bibs, not of paper; sweat-absorbent underwear; coats; ear muffs; combinations; slippers; parkas; pullovers; pajamas; raincoats, namely, mackintoshes; skirts; neck scarfs, namely, mufflers; sashes for wear; sleepwear, namely, sleepsuits; socks; athletic shoes; sneakers; boots; lace boots; headbands; espadrilles; stockings; tights; sweaters; knitwear, namely, knit tops, knit bottoms, knit dresses; singlets; tee-shirts; underwear; waistcoats

Insurance and finance services, namely, insurance agencies, financial advice and analysis; home-banking; financial consulting; insurance consultancy; financial sponsorship of charity events, health organizations, and medical, therapeutic, and care conferences, congresses, roundtables, and summits; mutual fund investment, distribution, and brokerage; funds investments; life insurance underwriting; charitable fund raising; saving bank services; charitable fundraising services, namely, organisation of collections; insurance brokerage; insurance information

Advertising services; dissemination of advertising matter; auctioneering services; compilation of statistics; television advertising; business organisation consulting; publication of publicity texts; commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; marketing analysis; market opinion polling studies; organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; organisation of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes; public relations services; bill-posting; promotional services, namely, promoting the sale of goods of others by presentation of goods on communication media; news clipping services; sponsorship search; writing of publicity texts; sample distribution; advertising agency services; rental of advertising space; direct mail advertising; advertising and publicity services, namely, publicity columns preparation; demonstration of goods

Feeding bottle receptacles, namely, baby bottle holders in the nature of fabric braces and fabric slings worn by the person holding the baby; teething rings, incubators for medical purposes, incubators for babies, feeding bottle teats; air pillows for medical purposes; breast pumps; dummies for babies, namely, therapeutic dolls for role playing and children with autism; orthopedic footwear; beds, specially made for medical purposes
socks for life

General Information


Serial Number79178866
Word MarkSOCKS FOR LIFE
Filing DateThursday, October 8, 2015
Status709 - CANCELLED - SECTION 71
Status DateFriday, April 21, 2023
Registration Number5051909
Registration DateTuesday, October 4, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 19, 2016

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized wording "SOCKS FOR LIFE" with "SOCKS FOR" in black and "LIFE" in lilac. Under the wording is a light yellow and grey clothesline with clothes pins also in grey and light yellow. Attached to the clothes pins are socks in lilac, white and beige with grey outline.
Goods and ServicesGames and playthings, namely, party games, tabletop games, toy vehicles; gymnastic and sporting articles, namely, gymnastic apparatus, balls for sports; baby and infant's rattles; play balloons; balls for games; building games; toy building blocks; dolls' beds; board games; kites; costume masks; parlour games; card games; spinning tops; toy mobiles; plush toys; dolls; toy scooters; roller skates; swings; snow globes; playground slides; apparatus for electronic games, including video game apparatus, except those adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; play balls; marbles; dice; toys, namely, bath toys, electronic learning toys, infant toys; teddy bears; apparatus for gymnastics
Goods and ServicesDisposable babies' napkin-pants of paper and cellulose; disposable babies' napkins of paper and cellulose; babies' napkins of textile
Goods and ServicesTear-off calendars; rub down transfers; folders for papers; document files; stationery; scrapbooks; announcement cards; adhesive tapes for stationery or household purposes; paper ribbons; desktop stationery cabinets; bags of paper or plastics, for packaging, in the nature of envelopes, pouches; pictures; stationery, namely, paper sheets; pencils; pencil sharpeners, electric or non-electric; writing and drawing pads; booklets in the field of medical and nutrition information, childrens' health and wellness, and fundraising; stamps, namely, address stamps, ink stamps, marking stamps, and rubber stamps; writing paper; bookbinding material; bookends; office requisites, namely, adhesive tape dispensers, staplers, staple removers, rubber bands, punches; comic books; printed matter, namely, books, magazines, newsletters, brochures, and printed signs in the field of medical and nutrition information, childrens' health and wellness, and fundraising; wrappers, namely, coin wrappers, food wrappers, bottle wrappers of cardboard or paper; drawing sets comprised of pencils, pens, erasers, drawing pads; flags of paper; paint boxes for use in school; penholders; pen boxes; figurines of papier mâché; moulds for modelling clays; forms, printed; song books; greeting cards; graphic representations; graphic art reproductions; handbooks, namely, manuals in the field of medical and nutrition information, childrens' health and wellness, and fundraising; paper handtowels; writing or drawing books; envelopes; calendars; blank cards; goods made from cardboard, namely, cardboard tubes; desk mounted cabinets for stationery; clipboards; lithographic works of art; bibs of paper; printed instructional and teaching material in the field of medical and nutrition information, childrens' health and wellness, and fundraising; bookmarkers; drafting rulers; office perforators; magazines, namely, journals in the field of medical and nutrition information, childrens' health and wellness, and fundraising; stationery cases, namely, writing cases; musical greeting cards; notebooks; document files; wrapping paper; table napkins of paper; paper handkerchiefs; paper bags; stationery, namely, wood pulp paper board; posters; placards of paper or cardboard; printed advertisement boards of paper or cardboard; place mats of paper; postcards; printed matter, namely, advertising pamphlets in the nature of business prospectuses; rubber erasers; newsletters in the field of medical and nutrition information, childrens' health and wellness, and fundraising; stencils; boxes of cardboard or paper; signboards of paper or cardboard; inkstands; writing materials, namely, writing tablets; printed publications, namely, newsletters, magazines, journals, handouts, and workbooks in the field of medical and nutrition information, childrens' health and wellness, and fundraising; school supplies, namely, pens, pencils, erasers, crayons, highlighter pens, writing paper, pencil sharpeners, and notebooks; stamps in the nature of seals; stickers; paper table covers, namely, paper tablecloths; tablemats of paper; printed forms, namely, handwriting specimens for copying; sketch pads; periodicals, namely, newspapers
Goods and ServicesTelecommunications services, namely, providing user access to global computer networks; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; forums, namely, chat room services for social networking; telephone communication services; cellular telephone communication; paging services by radio, telephone or other means of electronic communication; providing access to databases
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, tops, bottoms, swimwear, and sleepwear; footwear; headgear, namely, caps and hats; suits; clothing layettes; babies' pants; swimming costumes; bathing drawers; bathrobes; swimming caps; bath sandals; bath slippers; scarves, namely, bandanas; masquerade costumes; belts; clothing for gymnastics, namely, leotards, tights and gymnastic shoes; ankle boots; scarves; gloves; shirts; slips; trousers; jackets; jumpers; stuff jackets; skull caps; pockets for clothing; hats; bibs, not of paper; sweat-absorbent underwear; coats; ear muffs; combinations; slippers; parkas; pullovers; pajamas; raincoats, namely, mackintoshes; skirts; neck scarfs, namely, mufflers; sashes for wear; sleepwear, namely, sleepsuits; socks; athletic shoes; sneakers; boots; lace boots; headbands; espadrilles; stockings; tights; sweaters; knitwear, namely, knit tops, knit bottoms, knit dresses; singlets; tee-shirts; underwear; waistcoats
Goods and ServicesInsurance and finance services, namely, insurance agencies, financial advice and analysis; home-banking; financial consulting; insurance consultancy; financial sponsorship of charity events, health organizations, and medical, therapeutic, and care conferences, congresses, roundtables, and summits; mutual fund investment, distribution, and brokerage; funds investments; life insurance underwriting; charitable fund raising; saving bank services; charitable fundraising services, namely, organisation of collections; insurance brokerage; insurance information
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) grey, lilac, light yellow, black, white and beige is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAdvertising services; dissemination of advertising matter; auctioneering services; compilation of statistics; television advertising; business organisation consulting; publication of publicity texts; commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; marketing analysis; market opinion polling studies; organization of exhibitions for commercial or advertising purposes; organisation of trade fairs for commercial or advertising purposes; public relations services; bill-posting; promotional services, namely, promoting the sale of goods of others by presentation of goods on communication media; news clipping services; sponsorship search; writing of publicity texts; sample distribution; advertising agency services; rental of advertising space; direct mail advertising; advertising and publicity services, namely, publicity columns preparation; demonstration of goods
Goods and ServicesFeeding bottle receptacles, namely, baby bottle holders in the nature of fabric braces and fabric slings worn by the person holding the baby; teething rings, incubators for medical purposes, incubators for babies, feeding bottle teats; air pillows for medical purposes; breast pumps; dummies for babies, namely, therapeutic dolls for role playing and children with autism; orthopedic footwear; beds, specially made for medical purposes

Classification Information


International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, April 21, 2023
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes026, 039, 044
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, April 21, 2023
Primary Code010
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, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, April 21, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, April 21, 2023
Primary Code025
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, 023, 038, 050
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, April 21, 2023
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, April 21, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, April 21, 2023
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, April 21, 2023
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameEFCNI- European Foundation for the Careof Newborn Infants
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Party NameEFCNI- European Foundation for the Careof Newborn Infants
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Party NameEFCNI- European Foundation for the Careof Newborn Infants
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressDE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, February 5, 2024TOTAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Wednesday, January 17, 2024GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, January 17, 2024GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Thursday, December 21, 2023TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Friday, April 21, 2023CANCELLED SECTION 71
Monday, October 4, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, July 14, 2017FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, June 9, 2017NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, February 13, 2017GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Monday, February 13, 2017GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Wednesday, January 4, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, October 4, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 19, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 29, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, June 29, 2016NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, June 29, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, June 10, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 18, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 18, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 18, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, February 27, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, February 9, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Tuesday, February 9, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, February 9, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Monday, February 8, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, January 30, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, January 1, 2016APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Monday, December 28, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, December 17, 2015SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB