THE FIRST YEARS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, May 30, 1978, a trademark application was filed for THE FIRST YEARS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE FIRST YEARS trademark a serial number of 73172131. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 23, 2023. This trademark is owned by Kiddie Products, Inc.. The THE FIRST YEARS trademark is filed in the Pharmaceutical Products, Metal Products, Hand Tool Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Medical Instrument Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

[Switch Plates and Plug Safety Covers]

Children's Spoons and Forks and Baby Bottle Tongs

[Locks for Drawers and Cabinets]

Puzzles, Baby Banks, Rattles, Stuffed Toys, Squeeze Toys, Suction Toys, Self-Righting Rolling Toys, Pull Toys, Floating Toys, Blocks, Play Phones, Play Balls, Crib Mobiles and Crib Gyms

[Diaper Pail Deodorizers]

Baby Record Books and Picture Books

Diaper Pins, Clothes Hangers, Shoelace Locks and Blanket Fasteners

Infant's Bibs

Toilet Pottys, Toilet Seats and Electric Night Lights

Baby Teethers, Baby Bottles, Baby Pacifiers, Baby Bottle Nipples, Nipple Covers, Baby Bottle Covers and Discs and Bottle Holders

Comb and Brush Sets, Baby Bottle and Nipple Cleaning Brushes, Diaper Pails, Plastic Cups and Plastic Dishes

Decorative Plaques
the first years

General Information


Serial Number73172131
Word MarkTHE FIRST YEARS
Filing DateTuesday, May 30, 1978
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Registration Number1218822
Registration DateTuesday, December 7, 1982
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 14, 1982

Trademark Statements


Pseudo Mark1ST YEAR
Goods and Services[Switch Plates and Plug Safety Covers]
Goods and ServicesChildren's Spoons and Forks and Baby Bottle Tongs
Goods and Services[Locks for Drawers and Cabinets]
Goods and ServicesPuzzles, Baby Banks, Rattles, Stuffed Toys, Squeeze Toys, Suction Toys, Self-Righting Rolling Toys, Pull Toys, Floating Toys, Blocks, Play Phones, Play Balls, Crib Mobiles and Crib Gyms
Goods and Services[Diaper Pail Deodorizers]
Goods and ServicesBaby Record Books and Picture Books
Goods and ServicesDiaper Pins, Clothes Hangers, Shoelace Locks and Blanket Fasteners
Goods and ServicesInfant's Bibs
Goods and ServicesToilet Pottys, Toilet Seats and Electric Night Lights
Goods and ServicesBaby Teethers, Baby Bottles, Baby Pacifiers, Baby Bottle Nipples, Nipple Covers, Baby Bottle Covers and Discs and Bottle Holders
Goods and ServicesComb and Brush Sets, Baby Bottle and Nipple Cleaning Brushes, Diaper Pails, Plastic Cups and Plastic Dishes
Goods and ServicesDecorative Plaques

Classification Information


International Class005 - Pharmaceutical and veterinary preparations; sanitary preparations for medical purposes; dietetic substances adapted for medical use, food for babies; plasters, materials for dressings; material for stopping teeth, dental wax; disinfectants; preparations for destroying vermin; fungicides, herbicides.
US Class Codes006, 018, 044, 046, 051, 052
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code005
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 31, 1973
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 1973

International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 31, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 31, 1977

International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 30, 1973
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 30, 1973

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 31, 1975
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 31, 1975

International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes044
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 10, 1972
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 10, 1972

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 10, 1972
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 10, 1972

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, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 10, 1972
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 10, 1972

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 Codes050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 30, 1973
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 30, 1973

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, 029, 040
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 10, 1972
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 10, 1972

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, March 31, 1974
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, March 31, 1974

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 10, 1972
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 10, 1972

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 23, 2023
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 10, 1972
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 10, 1972

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTOMY INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Party Type44 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDYERSVILLE, IA 52040

Party NameLEARNING CURVE BRANDS, INC.
Party Type43 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDYERSVILLE, IA 52040

Party NameFIRST YEARS INC., THE
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAVON, MA 02322

Party NameFIRST YEARS INC., THE
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLAKE FOREST, CA 92630

Party NameKiddie Products, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAvon, MA 023221171

Party NameKiddie Products, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAvon, MA 02322

Party NameKiddie Products, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAvon, MA 02322

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 23, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, December 7, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 1, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, December 13, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, November 30, 2012REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, December 13, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, December 13, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, December 13, 2012REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, November 30, 2012REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, November 30, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, April 21, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, July 11, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, April 8, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, April 8, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, April 8, 2003REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, December 2, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, December 2, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 5, 1996POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Wednesday, March 15, 1989REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, December 2, 1988REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, December 7, 1982REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 14, 1982PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION