THE ANSWER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, March 29, 2006, a trademark application was filed for THE ANSWER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE ANSWER trademark a serial number of 78849145. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE as of Friday, June 17, 2011. This trademark is owned by Catherines of California, Inc.. The THE ANSWER trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Lubricant & Fuel Products, Jewelry Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Floor Covering Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Insurance & Financial Services categories with the following description:

fragrance products for women, namely, cologne, body mist and sprays

scented candles

jewelry, namely, women's earrings, charms, bracelets, anklets and rings

picture frames, mirrors; chair mats in the nature of a pillow or seat liner; sleeping mats

household containers not of precious metal or coated therewith; vases; hair combs and hair brushes

women's wearing apparel, namely, dresses, skirts, slacks, pants, shorts, shirts, tops, jackets, vests, suits, coats, sleepwear, socks, lingerie, rainwear, hats, scarves, leg warmers, gloves

rugs, non-textile wall hangings, bath mats; floor mats; reed mats; rubber mats; straw mats

retail stores, catalogues and on-line retail store services for women's wearing apparel, accessories and gift items; gift card services, namely issuing gift card certificates that may beredeemed for goods or services

credit card services
the answer

General Information


Serial Number78849145
Word MarkTHE ANSWER
Filing DateWednesday, March 29, 2006
Status602 - ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Status DateFriday, June 17, 2011
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesfragrance products for women, namely, cologne, body mist and sprays
Goods and Servicesscented candles
Goods and Servicesjewelry, namely, women's earrings, charms, bracelets, anklets and rings
Goods and Servicespicture frames, mirrors; chair mats in the nature of a pillow or seat liner; sleeping mats
Goods and Serviceshousehold containers not of precious metal or coated therewith; vases; hair combs and hair brushes
Goods and Serviceswomen's wearing apparel, namely, dresses, skirts, slacks, pants, shorts, shirts, tops, jackets, vests, suits, coats, sleepwear, socks, lingerie, rainwear, hats, scarves, leg warmers, gloves
Goods and Servicesrugs, non-textile wall hangings, bath mats; floor mats; reed mats; rubber mats; straw mats
Goods and Servicesretail stores, catalogues and on-line retail store services for women's wearing apparel, accessories and gift items; gift card services, namely issuing gift card certificates that may beredeemed for goods or services
Goods and Servicescredit card services

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 4, 2006
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class004 - Industrial oils and greases; lubricants; dust absorbing, wetting and binding compositions; fuels (including motor spirit) and illuminants; candles and wicks for lighting.
US Class Codes001, 006, 015
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 4, 2006
Primary Code004
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 4, 2006
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 4, 2006
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 4, 2006
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 4, 2006
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).
US Class Codes019, 020, 037, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 4, 2006
Primary Code027
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 4, 2006
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 4, 2006
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLANE BRYANT PURCHASING CORP.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43219

Party NameCatherines of California, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90067

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 17, 2011ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Friday, June 17, 2011ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Tuesday, November 9, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 9, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 9, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, October 14, 2010LIE CHECKED SUSP - TO ATTY FOR ACTION
Monday, April 5, 2010REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Saturday, October 3, 2009REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Thursday, April 2, 2009REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Thursday, October 2, 2008REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, October 1, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, April 1, 2008REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, November 28, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, September 27, 2007REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Thursday, March 15, 2007LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 15, 2007SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 14, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, February 22, 2007AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Thursday, January 25, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 22, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, January 25, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, July 24, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 24, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, June 6, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 25, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 4, 2006NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM