SPECIAL EFFECTS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, August 5, 1996, a trademark application was filed for SPECIAL EFFECTS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SPECIAL EFFECTS trademark a serial number of 75145175. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 22, 2021. This trademark is owned by Valspar Corporation, The. The SPECIAL EFFECTS trademark is filed in the Paint Products category with the following description:

decorative paints in the nature of faux finishes used for walls, woodwork and furniture

General Information


Serial Number75145175
Word MarkSPECIAL EFFECTS
Filing DateMonday, August 5, 1996
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 22, 2021
Registration Number2157521
Registration DateTuesday, May 12, 1998
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 1, 1997

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesdecorative paints in the nature of faux finishes used for walls, woodwork and furniture

Classification Information


International Class002 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists.
US Class Codes006, 011, 016
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 22, 2021
Primary Code002
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, August 22, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, August 22, 1997

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSWIMC LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 441151075

Party NameTHE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCLEVELAND, OH 441151075

Party NameValspar Corporation, The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55415

Party NameValspar Corporation, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55415

Party NameValspar Corporation, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55415

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 22, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, November 28, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 7, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 17, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 17, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 28, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, February 20, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, February 20, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 7, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, May 12, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 4, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Sunday, June 8, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Sunday, June 8, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, May 20, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 8, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 15, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, July 28, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, May 19, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 13, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED
Tuesday, May 13, 2003TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 12, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, March 19, 1998ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, March 11, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 6, 1998STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, January 2, 1998USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, September 23, 1997NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, July 1, 1997PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, May 30, 1997NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, April 30, 1997APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 24, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, February 10, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, January 17, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER