USPTO serial 73411237
CARE BEARS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 20, 1984
- Examiner
- —
- 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, LLC
Cleveland, OH, US
Other trademarks owned by THOSE CHARACTERS FROM CLEVELAND, LLC
American Greetings Corporation
Cleveland, OH, US
American Greetings Corporation
Cleveland, OH, US
THOSE CHARACTERS FROM CLEVELAND, INC.
Cleveland, OH, US
Other trademarks owned by THOSE CHARACTERS FROM CLEVELAND, INC.
New York, NY, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Bridgette Fitzpatrick
Bridgette Fitzpatrick Authentic Brands Group1411 Broadway, 21st Fl.New York, NY 10018United StatesGoods and services
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 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 20, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 20, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 20, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 14, 2026 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 21, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| 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 | — |
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| 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 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 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 | — |
| Sep 12, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 6, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 18, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 26, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 14, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 14, 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. |
| Jun 14, 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. |
| Jun 14, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 13, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 11, 2023 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 20, 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 15, 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 | — |
| Apr 4, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 4, 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. |
| Apr 4, 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. |
| Apr 4, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 11, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| 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 | — |
| May 8, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jun 28, 2003 | 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. |
| Jun 28, 2003 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jun 28, 2003 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 30, 2003 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Apr 30, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 12, 1989 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 15, 1989 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Mar 20, 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. |
| Dec 27, 1983 | 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. |
| Dec 27, 1983 | 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. |
| Nov 7, 1983 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 4, 1983 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 7, 1983 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 30, 1983 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 28, 1983 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jun 27, 1983 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |