THE BFG Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, October 9, 2024, a trademark application was filed for THE BFG with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE BFG trademark a serial number of 79412242. The federal status of this trademark filing is RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Roald Dahl Story Company Limited. The THE BFG trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, and Restaurant & Hotel Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of ongoing television programs in the field of children's entertainment and education; radio entertainment, namely, production and distribution of ongoing radio programs in the field of children's entertainment and education; providing online non-downloadable publications in the nature of books, online videos and audio files recordings in the field of children's entertainment and education; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, workshops in relation to children's fiction stories; presentation of live performances; publication of books; theatre entertainment, namely, theatre productions and live musical theater performances; organisation of entertainment, art, musical, dance and cultural events, live performances and exhibitions; musical performance services, namely, live musical theater performances, presentation of musical performances, live performances by a musical group; entertainment, na...

Mirrors; bedding, namely, bed pillows; cushions; nesting boxes for household pets; furniture; picture frames; bamboo furniture; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).

Clothing, namely, shirts, pants, skirts, t-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, shorts, pajamas and nightwear; footwear; headwear; masquerade costumes for fancy dress; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).

CDs featuring music and children's fiction stories; downloadable software for children's entertainment; downloadable mobile apps for children's entertainment; downloadable application software for children's entertainment; audio books in the nature of fiction for children; downloadable e-books in the field of children's fiction stories; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books and magazines in the field of children's entertainment, writing, literature, and encouraging and inspiring creativity; downloadable audio files featuring music and children's fiction stories; downloadable video files in the field of children's entertainment and education; downloadable audio-visual files featuring music and children's fiction stories; downloadable podcasts in the field of children's entertainment and education, downloadable electronic games programs, downloadable computer games and sound recordings featuring children's entertainment and education; digital collectibles in the nat...

Bags, namely, all-purpose reusable carrying bags, duffel bags; handbags; purses; umbrellas; tote bags; shoulder bags; holdalls; schoolbags; wallets; suitcases; rucksacks; backpacks; beach bags; luggage; travelling trunks and travelling bags; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).

Coasters, not of paper or textile; drinking glasses; tumblers for use as drinking glasses; drinking receptacles in the nature of drinkware; flasks; beverage glassware for household purposes; mugs; tableware other than, knives, forks and spoons in the nature of coffee and tea services; crockery, namely, pots, dishes, drinking cups and saucers, bowls, serving bowls and trays; plates; paper plates; baking utensils, namely, spatulas, whisks and spoons, bowls, plates and pots for household purposes; jars, namely, glass jars, earthenware jars, mason jars; cookie jars; cups; dishes; earthenware, namely, saucepans, jars, bowls, mugs; cardboard lunch boxes; egg cups; enamelled glass, not for building; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).

Printed matter, namely, paper signs, books, manuals, curricula, newsletters, informational cards and brochures in the field of children's fiction stories, writing, literature, education and encouraging and inspiring creativity; printed publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of children's fiction stories, writing, literature, education and encouraging and inspiring creativity; printed children's books; bookmarks; printed publications in the nature of scripts; art prints; printed notebooks; printed address books; printed books for personal use in the nature of appointment books; printed calendars; printed diaries; printed greetings cards; printed post cards; printed sheet music; musical scores in the nature of printed song books; writing instruments; pens; pencils; printed posters; graphic prints; writing books; magazines; envelopes; stationery; writing paper; printed note cards; wrapping paper; gift packaging materials made of paper; paper bags; p...

Towels; bed blankets; throws; textile fabrics in the nature of fabrics for textile use; bed linen; table linen of textile; bed sheets; tea towels; table cloths of textile; bunting of textile or plastic; table mats made of textile materials; plastic table mats; cloth table napkins; cushion covers; duvet covers; pillow cases; pillow covers; printed fabrics, namely, fabrics with patterns, designs, and inspirational words printed thereon; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).

Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for children's entertainment and education; providing online, non-downloadable software for children's entertainment and education; software as a service (SaaS) featuring software platforms for electronic gaming, namely for playing electronic games; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for children's entertainment and education; providing temporary use of online web-based applications for children's entertainment and education; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for children's entertainment and education; providing temporary use of web-based software for children's entertainment and education; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for children's entertainment and education; providing temporary use of non- downloadable software applications accessible via a web site for children's entertainment and education; none of which contain any film elements from the mo...

Toys, namely, model toy vehicles, toy cars, plush toys, electronic action toys, action figure figures and accessories therefor, dolls, collectible toy figures, bobblehead dolls, spinning fidget toys, water toys; games, namely, tabletop games, pinball games, trading card games, party games, game cards, memory games, role playing games; playthings, namely, beanbags in the form of playthings, puppet theatres, play houses; stuffed toys; puzzles, namely, jigsaw puzzles, puzzle board games, manipulative logic puzzles; snow globes; board games; playing cards; card games; costumes being playthings for adults and children, namely, doll costumes and costume masks; doll costumes; balloons; craft scale model kits; craft toys sold in kit form, namely, scale model kits; magicians' sets comprised of magic tricks; toys relating to magic, namely, magic tricks; magic tricks; toy sets comprised of model toy vehicles, toy cars, stuffed and plush toys, electronic action toys, action figure toys, scale mode...

Toiletries, non-medicated toiletry preparations; hair care preparations; bath and shower preparations; perfumery; fragrances; colognes; eau de cologne; eau de toilette; eau de parfum; solid perfumes; deodorants, namely, deodorant for personal use, body deodorants, deodorant soap; bath and shower gel soaps; hand wash in the nature of non-medicated hand soap; shampoos; hair conditioners; aftershaves; aftershave balms; shaving gels; shaving soap; shaving balm; shaving preparations; laundry and bleaching preparations, namely, laundry detergent; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).

Café services; food and drink catering; restaurant services; bar services; services for providing food and drink, namely, providing of food and drink, mobile café services for providing food and drink; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
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General Information


Serial Number79412242
Word MarkTHE BFG
Filing DateWednesday, October 9, 2024
Status661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED
Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, production and distribution of ongoing television programs in the field of children's entertainment and education; radio entertainment, namely, production and distribution of ongoing radio programs in the field of children's entertainment and education; providing online non-downloadable publications in the nature of books, online videos and audio files recordings in the field of children's entertainment and education; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, workshops in relation to children's fiction stories; presentation of live performances; publication of books; theatre entertainment, namely, theatre productions and live musical theater performances; organisation of entertainment, art, musical, dance and cultural events, live performances and exhibitions; musical performance services, namely, live musical theater performances, presentation of musical performances, live performances by a musical group; entertainment, namely, production of stage plays; museum services; arranging exhibitions for cultural purposes; conducting exhibitions for cultural purposes; art gallery services in the nature of organizing exhibitions for cultural purposes provided by art galleries; organising of competitions, namely, children's competitions in the fields of literature, entertainment, art, music and dance; arranging and conducting competitions, namely, children's competitions in the fields of literature, entertainment, art, music and dance; providing television programmes, not downloadable, via video-on-demand services; provision of on-line computer games; provision of non- downloadable television programs via pay-per-view television channels; entertainment services, namely, provision of a virtual reality or metaverse based simulation gaming service, namely, virtual reality game services provided on-line from a computer network; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
Goods and ServicesMirrors; bedding, namely, bed pillows; cushions; nesting boxes for household pets; furniture; picture frames; bamboo furniture; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts, pants, skirts, t-shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, shorts, pajamas and nightwear; footwear; headwear; masquerade costumes for fancy dress; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
Goods and ServicesCDs featuring music and children's fiction stories; downloadable software for children's entertainment; downloadable mobile apps for children's entertainment; downloadable application software for children's entertainment; audio books in the nature of fiction for children; downloadable e-books in the field of children's fiction stories; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books and magazines in the field of children's entertainment, writing, literature, and encouraging and inspiring creativity; downloadable audio files featuring music and children's fiction stories; downloadable video files in the field of children's entertainment and education; downloadable audio-visual files featuring music and children's fiction stories; downloadable podcasts in the field of children's entertainment and education, downloadable electronic games programs, downloadable computer games and sound recordings featuring children's entertainment and education; digital collectibles in the nature of downloadable graphics in the nature of image files of fictional characters authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); digital collectibles in the nature of downloadable digital audio recording files in the field of music and children's fiction stories authenticated by non-fungible tokens; digital collectibles in the nature of downloadable digital multimedia files containing artwork in the field of children's entertainment content authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); downloadable virtual goods in the nature of image files of clothing, footwear, headgear for use in online virtual environments; downloadable virtual goods in the nature of image files of bags for use in online virtual environments; downloadable virtual goods in the nature of image files of furniture, furnishings, toys, games, playthings, ornaments, art, bedding, linen, textiles, crockery, kitchen and household utensils, luggage, wallpaper, games software for use with video game consoles for use in online virtual environments; video games recorded on disc; recorded game programs for arcade video game machines; programmed recorded video games contained on cartridges; video games in the form of computer programs recorded on data carriers; recorded video game programs; downloadable video game software; pre-recorded video tapes featuring games; recorded computer game programs; memory cards for video game machines; computer game cassettes; computer game discs; pre-recorded audio tapes featuring games; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
Goods and ServicesBags, namely, all-purpose reusable carrying bags, duffel bags; handbags; purses; umbrellas; tote bags; shoulder bags; holdalls; schoolbags; wallets; suitcases; rucksacks; backpacks; beach bags; luggage; travelling trunks and travelling bags; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
Goods and ServicesCoasters, not of paper or textile; drinking glasses; tumblers for use as drinking glasses; drinking receptacles in the nature of drinkware; flasks; beverage glassware for household purposes; mugs; tableware other than, knives, forks and spoons in the nature of coffee and tea services; crockery, namely, pots, dishes, drinking cups and saucers, bowls, serving bowls and trays; plates; paper plates; baking utensils, namely, spatulas, whisks and spoons, bowls, plates and pots for household purposes; jars, namely, glass jars, earthenware jars, mason jars; cookie jars; cups; dishes; earthenware, namely, saucepans, jars, bowls, mugs; cardboard lunch boxes; egg cups; enamelled glass, not for building; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, paper signs, books, manuals, curricula, newsletters, informational cards and brochures in the field of children's fiction stories, writing, literature, education and encouraging and inspiring creativity; printed publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of children's fiction stories, writing, literature, education and encouraging and inspiring creativity; printed children's books; bookmarks; printed publications in the nature of scripts; art prints; printed notebooks; printed address books; printed books for personal use in the nature of appointment books; printed calendars; printed diaries; printed greetings cards; printed post cards; printed sheet music; musical scores in the nature of printed song books; writing instruments; pens; pencils; printed posters; graphic prints; writing books; magazines; envelopes; stationery; writing paper; printed note cards; wrapping paper; gift packaging materials made of paper; paper bags; plastic bags for packaging; gift boxes; cardboard household storage boxes; cardboard boxes; paper boxes; decals; paper crafts materials namely, children's arts and crafts paper kits; stickers; sticker albums; printed children's activity books; printed instructional materials in the nature of lesson plans, educational materials and quizzes for children in the field of literature; printed teaching materials in the nature of lesson plans and quizzes for children in the field of literature; crayons; artists' materials, namely, artists' pens, molds for modeling clays; paint brushes; printed photographs; printed pictures; paper party bags; table linen of paper; coasters of paper; paper party decorations; napkins of paper; paper bunting; printed trading cards, other than for games; printed advent calendars; printed Christmas cards; adhesive tape for stationery purposes; albums, namely, event albums, photograph albums; scrapbooks; book ends; table napkins of paper; printed paper teaching materials in the field of literature; tissues of paper; drawing books; printed cards, namely, printed correspondence cards, printed invitation cards, printed post cards; drawing pads; paper folders; glue for stationery purposes; postage stamps; pencil sharpeners; rubber erasers; drawing rulers; bottle wrappers of cardboard or paper; printed diary cases; printed notepad holders; paper lunch bags; plastic lunch bags in the nature of plastic sandwich bags; plastic sandwich bags; children's arts and crafts activity paper kits; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
Goods and ServicesTowels; bed blankets; throws; textile fabrics in the nature of fabrics for textile use; bed linen; table linen of textile; bed sheets; tea towels; table cloths of textile; bunting of textile or plastic; table mats made of textile materials; plastic table mats; cloth table napkins; cushion covers; duvet covers; pillow cases; pillow covers; printed fabrics, namely, fabrics with patterns, designs, and inspirational words printed thereon; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
Goods and ServicesProviding temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for children's entertainment and education; providing online, non-downloadable software for children's entertainment and education; software as a service (SaaS) featuring software platforms for electronic gaming, namely for playing electronic games; software as a service (SaaS) services featuring software for children's entertainment and education; providing temporary use of online web-based applications for children's entertainment and education; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for children's entertainment and education; providing temporary use of web-based software for children's entertainment and education; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for children's entertainment and education; providing temporary use of non- downloadable software applications accessible via a web site for children's entertainment and education; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
Goods and ServicesToys, namely, model toy vehicles, toy cars, plush toys, electronic action toys, action figure figures and accessories therefor, dolls, collectible toy figures, bobblehead dolls, spinning fidget toys, water toys; games, namely, tabletop games, pinball games, trading card games, party games, game cards, memory games, role playing games; playthings, namely, beanbags in the form of playthings, puppet theatres, play houses; stuffed toys; puzzles, namely, jigsaw puzzles, puzzle board games, manipulative logic puzzles; snow globes; board games; playing cards; card games; costumes being playthings for adults and children, namely, doll costumes and costume masks; doll costumes; balloons; craft scale model kits; craft toys sold in kit form, namely, scale model kits; magicians' sets comprised of magic tricks; toys relating to magic, namely, magic tricks; magic tricks; toy sets comprised of model toy vehicles, toy cars, stuffed and plush toys, electronic action toys, action figure toys, scale model toys; ornaments for Christmas trees, except lights, candles and confectionery; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
Goods and ServicesToiletries, non-medicated toiletry preparations; hair care preparations; bath and shower preparations; perfumery; fragrances; colognes; eau de cologne; eau de toilette; eau de parfum; solid perfumes; deodorants, namely, deodorant for personal use, body deodorants, deodorant soap; bath and shower gel soaps; hand wash in the nature of non-medicated hand soap; shampoos; hair conditioners; aftershaves; aftershave balms; shaving gels; shaving soap; shaving balm; shaving preparations; laundry and bleaching preparations, namely, laundry detergent; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).
Goods and ServicesCafé services; food and drink catering; restaurant services; bar services; services for providing food and drink, namely, providing of food and drink, mobile café services for providing food and drink; none of which contain any film elements from the motion picture "The BFG" (2016).

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 DateThursday, December 12, 2024
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 12, 2024
Primary Code009
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 12, 2024
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 12, 2024
Primary Code018
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 DateThursday, December 12, 2024
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 DateThursday, December 12, 2024
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 12, 2024
Primary Code024
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 DateThursday, December 12, 2024
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 12, 2024
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 12, 2024
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateThursday, December 12, 2024
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 12, 2024
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Roald Dahl Story Company Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, December 12, 2024SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, December 13, 2024NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, December 13, 2024APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Thursday, December 26, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, January 8, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 9, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Thursday, January 16, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, January 16, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, January 16, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, January 16, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, January 16, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Tuesday, February 25, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) WITHDRAWN FOR REVIEW
Thursday, May 22, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 23, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Monday, July 14, 2025REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Monday, July 14, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, July 18, 2025NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Friday, August 1, 2025REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, October 13, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, October 13, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 22, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED