THE LIGHTER SIDE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, August 21, 2012, a trademark application was filed for THE LIGHTER SIDE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE LIGHTER SIDE trademark a serial number of 85709168. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, November 2, 2023. This trademark is owned by Johnson Smith Company. The THE LIGHTER SIDE trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

Online retail store services featuring general consumer merchandise and novelty products
the lighter side

General Information


Serial Number85709168
Word MarkTHE LIGHTER SIDE
Filing DateTuesday, August 21, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, November 2, 2023
Registration Number4337824
Registration DateTuesday, May 21, 2013
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 5, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesOnline retail store services featuring general consumer merchandise and novelty products

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 30, 2012
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1999

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSILVER STAR BRANDS, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOSHKOSH, WI 54906

Party NameWINSTON BRANDS INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007

Party NameJohnson Smith Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBradenton, FL 34203

Party NameJohnson Smith Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBradenton, FL 34203

Party NameJohnson Smith Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBradenton, FL 34203

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, August 24, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, August 30, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, December 14, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 17, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, December 17, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 17, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 15, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 15, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 15, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, January 15, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, January 26, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, January 29, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 13, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 5, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 5, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 21, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 21, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 12, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Monday, June 18, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 20, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, June 20, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 8, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Saturday, May 21, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, May 8, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, November 2, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 2, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, November 2, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, November 2, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 28, 2026AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP