TARGET Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, March 26, 1979, a trademark application was filed for TARGET with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the TARGET trademark a serial number of 73208840. The federal status of this trademark filing is EXPIRED as of Sunday, October 14, 2001. This trademark is owned by Dayton-Hudson Corporation. The TARGET trademark is filed in the Environmental Control Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Decorative Christmas Tree Light Sets

Wrapping Paper

Decorative Ribbon Bows

Christmas Tree Ornaments and Decorations

General Information


Serial Number73208840
Word MarkTARGET
Filing DateMonday, March 26, 1979
Status900 - EXPIRED
Status DateSunday, October 14, 2001
Registration Number1140300
Registration DateTuesday, October 7, 1980
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 22, 1980

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesDecorative Christmas Tree Light Sets
Goods and ServicesWrapping Paper
Goods and ServicesDecorative Ribbon Bows
Goods and ServicesChristmas Tree Ornaments and Decorations

Classification Information


International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes021
Class Status Code9 - Expired
Class Status DateSunday, October 14, 2001
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 1969
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 1969

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 Codes037
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, December 22, 1986
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 1969
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 1969

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes040
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, December 22, 1986
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 1969
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 1969

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes050
Class Status Code9 - Expired
Class Status DateSunday, October 14, 2001
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 1969
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 1969

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDayton-Hudson Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55402

Party NameDayton-Hudson Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55402

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, October 14, 2001CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Monday, December 22, 1986REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, August 25, 1986REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, October 7, 1980REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER