USPTO serial 73399521
CARE BEARS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 11, 1984
- Examiner
- ZAK, HENRY
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
American Greetings Corporation
Cleveland, OH, US
THOSE CHARACTERS FROM CLEVELAND, INC.
Cleveland, OH, US
Other trademarks owned by THOSE CHARACTERS FROM CLEVELAND, INC.
American Greetings Corporation
Cleveland, OH, US
American Greetings Corporation
Cleveland, OH, US
THOSE CHARACTERS FROM CLEVELAND, LLC
Cleveland, OH, US
Other trademarks owned by THOSE CHARACTERS FROM CLEVELAND, LLC
Goods and services
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 27, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 27, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 10, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 6, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 27, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 21, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 8, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 5, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 22, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 16, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 14, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 25, 2025 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 21, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 21, 2025 | EWOR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 21, 2025 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Sep 21, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 23, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 23, 2024 | RNL3 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Dec 23, 2024 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Dec 23, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 12, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 11, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 6, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 18, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 26, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 11, 2023 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 11, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 30, 2023 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 18, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 24, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 19, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 10, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 10, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Feb 8, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 6, 2022 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 9, 2021 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 13, 2021 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 30, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 28, 2018 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Aug 28, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 21, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 14, 2016 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 14, 2016 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 14, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 12, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2014 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Sep 12, 2014 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Sep 11, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 29, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 29, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 11, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 24, 2011 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 10, 2011 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 13, 2010 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Oct 13, 2010 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 23, 2004 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Sep 23, 2004 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Aug 17, 2004 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2004 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 1990 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 8, 1989 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Sep 11, 1984 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Jun 26, 1984 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| May 2, 1984 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 19, 1984 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 9, 1984 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 19, 1983 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Aug 18, 1983 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |