THE BLUES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, March 18, 1986, a trademark application was filed for THE BLUES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE BLUES trademark a serial number of 73589141. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, September 28, 2017. This trademark is owned by BLUE CROSS OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.. The THE BLUES trademark is filed in the Insurance & Financial Services and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

PREPAID HEALTH CARE AND BENEFIT PLAN ADMINISTRATION SERVICES

PREPAID HEALTH CARE, MEDICAL, AND SURGICAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS
the blues

General Information


Serial Number73589141
Word MarkTHE BLUES
Filing DateTuesday, March 18, 1986
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, September 28, 2017
Registration Number1454610
Registration DateTuesday, August 25, 1987
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 17, 1987

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIN THE STATEMENT, COLUMN 1, BEFORE LINE 1, "BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION (ILLINOIS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION), 676 NORTH ST. CLAIR STREET, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60611, ASSIGNEE" SHOULD BE INSERTED.
Goods and ServicesPREPAID HEALTH CARE AND BENEFIT PLAN ADMINISTRATION SERVICES
Goods and ServicesPREPAID HEALTH CARE, MEDICAL, AND SURGICAL SERVICES TO MEMBERS

Classification Information


International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 1, 1986
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 4, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 4, 1984

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
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 29, 1986
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 4, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 4, 1984

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
Party Type43 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressChicago, IL 60601

Party NameBLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBOSTON, MA 02110

Party NameBLUE CROSS OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBOSTON, MA 02110

Party NameBLUE SHIELD OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBOSTON, MA 02110

Party NameBLUE CROSS OF MASSACHUSETTS, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBOSTON, MA 02110

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 8, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, March 8, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, March 8, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, March 8, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, March 8, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 30, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 30, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, April 12, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, April 12, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 28, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, September 28, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, September 28, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, September 28, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 23, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, August 25, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, June 4, 2007REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, June 4, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, May 31, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, May 4, 2007REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, May 4, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, March 19, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, July 16, 2002TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 2, 1993REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, November 27, 1992REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, September 23, 1988CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Friday, August 19, 1988SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, August 25, 1987REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 17, 1987PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Sunday, January 18, 1987NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, December 5, 1986APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 1, 1986EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, October 14, 1986CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 25, 1986NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, May 21, 1986ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER