| Serial Number | 98195695 |
| Word Mark | THINGS COULD BE WORSE |
| Filing Date | Monday, September 25, 2023 |
| Status | 760 - EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING |
| Status Date | Tuesday, February 25, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 |
| 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, September 25, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, October 1, 2019 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, October 1, 2019 |
| International Class | 018 - 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 Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, September 25, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, June 1, 2021 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, June 1, 2021 |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, September 25, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, January 1, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, January 1, 2014 |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, September 25, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, June 1, 2021 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, June 1, 2021 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, September 25, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, November 1, 2018 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, November 1, 2018 |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, September 25, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | Calamity Worldwide LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Pittsburgh, PA 15211 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, December 12, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, September 25, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 16, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, August 19, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 19, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Friday, October 25, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Friday, October 25, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, October 25, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY |
| Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB |
| Wednesday, March 5, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, March 7, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, March 7, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |