| Serial Number | 98905842 |
| Word Mark | THE FLASH |
| Filing Date | Monday, December 16, 2024 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 23, 2025 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words "THE FLASH" with lines on each letter of "FLASH" indicating speed, and an outline of a lighting bolt on top of an outline of a circle beneath the words "THE FLASH". |
| Goods and Services | Printed matter and paper goods, namely, books featuring characters from animated, action adventure, comedy and/or drama features, comic books, children's books, strategy guides, magazines featuring characters from animated, action adventure, comedy and/or drama features, coloring books, children's activity books; stationery, writing paper, envelopes, notebooks, namely, printed notebooks, printed diaries, note cards, namely, printed note cards, printed greeting cards, collectable printed trading cards; lithographs; pens, pencils and cases therefor; erasers, crayons, markers, colored pencils, painting sets for children, chalk and chalkboards; printed posters; adhesive plastic film with removable paper for mounting images for decorative purposes; mounted and unmounted printed photographs; book covers, bookmarks, printed calendars, gift wrapping paper; paper party decorations, namely, paper napkins, paper place mats, crêpe paper, printed invitations, paper table cloths, paper cake decorations; paper iron-on transfers for embroidery or fabric appliques; printed patterns for costumes, pajamas, sweatshirts and T-shirts |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, December 16, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | DC Comics |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 02 - Partnership |
| Address | Burbank, CA 91522 |
| Party Name | DC Comics |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 02 - Partnership |
| Address | Burbank, CA 91522 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, December 16, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 21, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 28, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, June 30, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 17, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, November 20, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Sunday, November 23, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, December 17, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |