TARGET Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, August 20, 1984, 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 73495553. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, April 27, 2016. This trademark is owned by DAYTON-HUDSON CORPORATION. The TARGET trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

RETAIL DEPARTMENT STORE SALES SERVICES, NAMELY, MEN'S, WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES SALES SERVICES; JEWELRY, CLOCKS AND WATCHES SALES SERVICES; HEALTH AND BEAUTY AIDS SALES SERVICES; PHARMACY AND PRESCRIPTION SALES SERVICES; OPTICAL SUPPLIES SALES SERVICES; [ CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO SALES SERVICES; ] RECORDS AND TAPES SALES SERVICES; BOOKS AND MAGAZINES SALES SERVICES; MEN'S, WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' SHOES SALES SERVICES; FURNITURE AND RUGS SALES SERVICES; FOOD AND CANDY SALES SERVICES; TREES, PLANTS AND FLOWERS SALES SERVICES; TOYS AND ATHLETIC SPORTING GOODS SALES SERVICES; HOBBY AND CRAFTS SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT SALES SERVICES; [ TIRE, BATTERY, OIL, ANTIFREEZE AND AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY SALES SERVICES; (( GUNS AND )) AMMUNITION SALES SERVICES; ] BEDDING, LINENS, CURTAINS AND DRAPERIES SALES SERVICES; CAMERAS, CALCULATORS AND TELEPHONE SALES SERVICES; COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND ACCESSORIES SALES SERVICES; BICYCLE AND BICYCLE ACCESSORIES SALES SE...

General Information


Serial Number73495553
Word MarkTARGET
Filing DateMonday, August 20, 1984
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, April 27, 2016
Registration Number1386318
Registration DateTuesday, March 11, 1986
Mark Drawing3T09 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 22, 1985

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesRETAIL DEPARTMENT STORE SALES SERVICES, NAMELY, MEN'S, WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES SALES SERVICES; JEWELRY, CLOCKS AND WATCHES SALES SERVICES; HEALTH AND BEAUTY AIDS SALES SERVICES; PHARMACY AND PRESCRIPTION SALES SERVICES; OPTICAL SUPPLIES SALES SERVICES; [ CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO SALES SERVICES; ] RECORDS AND TAPES SALES SERVICES; BOOKS AND MAGAZINES SALES SERVICES; MEN'S, WOMEN'S, CHILDREN'S AND INFANTS' SHOES SALES SERVICES; FURNITURE AND RUGS SALES SERVICES; FOOD AND CANDY SALES SERVICES; TREES, PLANTS AND FLOWERS SALES SERVICES; TOYS AND ATHLETIC SPORTING GOODS SALES SERVICES; HOBBY AND CRAFTS SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT SALES SERVICES; [ TIRE, BATTERY, OIL, ANTIFREEZE AND AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORY SALES SERVICES; (( GUNS AND )) AMMUNITION SALES SERVICES; ] BEDDING, LINENS, CURTAINS AND DRAPERIES SALES SERVICES; CAMERAS, CALCULATORS AND TELEPHONE SALES SERVICES; COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE AND ACCESSORIES SALES SERVICES; BICYCLE AND BICYCLE ACCESSORIES SALES SERVICES; AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT SALES SERVICES; PET EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SALES SERVICES; GIFTSHOP, HOUSEWARES AND TABLEWARE SALES SERVICES; RADIO, TELEVISION AND SOUND EQUIPMENT SALES SERVICES; VIDEO RECORDERS, VIDEO TAPE AND VIDEO GAME SALES SERVICES; TOOL AND HARDWARE SALES SERVICES; FISHING, BOATING, CAMPING AND HUNTING EQUIPMENT SALES SERVICES; GARDEN, LAWN AND PATIO EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES SALES SERVICES; STATIONERY, OFFICE AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES SALES SERVICES; SMALL ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES SALES SERVICES; ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT SALES SERVICES; BAKERY GOODS SALES SERVICES; PICTURES, PICTURE FRAMES AND MIRROR SALES SERVICES; AND CHRISTMAS TREES, ORNAMENTS, DECORATIONS, LIGHTS AND ACCESSORIES SALES SERVICES

Classification Information


International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, September 17, 1984
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1971
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1971

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTARGET BRANDS, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMinneapolis, MN 55403

Party NameDAYTON-HUDSON CORPORATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402

Party NameDAYTON-HUDSON CORPORATION
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
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
Wednesday, April 27, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 27, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, April 27, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 27, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, February 19, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 11, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, January 17, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 10, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, May 19, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, June 9, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, June 9, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, March 7, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, March 7, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, January 13, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, February 18, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, February 18, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, April 21, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 17, 1991REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, May 16, 1991REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, January 8, 1990CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Tuesday, November 28, 1989CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999
Friday, November 3, 1989CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Tuesday, March 11, 1986REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 22, 1985PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Thursday, September 26, 1985NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, August 12, 1985APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, August 5, 1985EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, August 5, 1985ALLOWANCE/COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, August 1, 1985EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Tuesday, April 16, 1985FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Monday, January 28, 1985CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 17, 1985NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, December 4, 1984ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER