THINGS COULD BE WORSE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, September 25, 2023, a trademark application was filed for THINGS COULD BE WORSE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THINGS COULD BE WORSE trademark a serial number of 98195695. The federal status of this trademark filing is EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING as of Tuesday, February 25, 2025. This trademark is owned by Calamity Worldwide LLC. The THINGS COULD BE WORSE trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

(Based on Use in Commerce) All-purpose carrying bags; Reusable textile produce bags to carry produce from grocery stores and farmer's markets; Textile shopping bags; Tote bags; Traveling bags

(Based on Intent to Use) Christmas tree ornaments and decorations

(Based on Use in Commerce) Printed greeting cards; Stickers; Printed note cards

(Based on Use in Commerce) Scarves; Aprons; Bandanas; Neckties; Pocket squares; Shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Long-sleeved shirts; Neck scarves; Short-sleeved shirts; Silk scarves

(Based on Use in Commerce) Dish towels; Kitchen towels; Tea towels; Table napkins of textile; Textile place mats

(Based on Use in Commerce) Bowls; Dinnerware; Dishes; Saucers; Creamer pitchers; Decorative plates; Dessert plates; Oven mitts; Pet feeding and drinking bowls; Plates; Pot holders; Salad bowls; Serving trays; Soup bowls; Sugar bowls; Table plates; Tea pots; Tea sets; Travel mugs; Coffee cups, tea cups and mugs; Crockery, namely, pots, dishes, drinking cups and saucers, bowls, serving bowls and trays; Pet bowls; Plates for hors d'oeuvre; Shallow bowls
things could be worse

General Information


Serial Number98195695
Word MarkTHINGS COULD BE WORSE
Filing DateMonday, September 25, 2023
Status760 - EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING
Status DateTuesday, February 25, 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 Services(Based on Use in Commerce) All-purpose carrying bags; Reusable textile produce bags to carry produce from grocery stores and farmer's markets; Textile shopping bags; Tote bags; Traveling bags
Goods and Services(Based on Intent to Use) Christmas tree ornaments and decorations
Goods and Services(Based on Use in Commerce) Printed greeting cards; Stickers; Printed note cards
Goods and Services(Based on Use in Commerce) Scarves; Aprons; Bandanas; Neckties; Pocket squares; Shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Long-sleeved shirts; Neck scarves; Short-sleeved shirts; Silk scarves
Goods and Services(Based on Use in Commerce) Dish towels; Kitchen towels; Tea towels; Table napkins of textile; Textile place mats
Goods and Services(Based on Use in Commerce) Bowls; Dinnerware; Dishes; Saucers; Creamer pitchers; Decorative plates; Dessert plates; Oven mitts; Pet feeding and drinking bowls; Plates; Pot holders; Salad bowls; Serving trays; Soup bowls; Sugar bowls; Table plates; Tea pots; Tea sets; Travel mugs; Coffee cups, tea cups and mugs; Crockery, namely, pots, dishes, drinking cups and saucers, bowls, serving bowls and trays; Pet bowls; Plates for hors d'oeuvre; Shallow bowls

Classification Information


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 DateMonday, September 25, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, October 1, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, October 1, 2019

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 DateMonday, September 25, 2023
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 1, 2021
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 1, 2021

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 DateMonday, September 25, 2023
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 1, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 1, 2014

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 DateMonday, September 25, 2023
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 1, 2021
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 1, 2021

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, September 25, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 1, 2018

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 DateMonday, September 25, 2023
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCalamity Worldwide LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressPittsburgh, PA 15211

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, December 12, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, September 25, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, May 20, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 16, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, May 20, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, May 20, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, August 19, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Monday, August 19, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Friday, October 25, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 27, 2024FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, October 25, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, October 25, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, November 27, 2024FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 25, 2025TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 25, 2025EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Tuesday, February 25, 2025JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Tuesday, February 25, 2025EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Wednesday, March 5, 2025ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, March 7, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 7, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED