USPTO serial 74235586
THE FIRST YEARS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 20, 1994
- Examiner
- LEVINE, HOWARD B
- Law office
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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
AVON, MA
DYERSVILLE, IA
Avon, MA
Avon, MA
Avon, MA
DYERSVILLE, IA
AVON, MA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Joseph M. Kuo
Joseph M. Kuo SAUL EWING LLP161 North Clark Street, Suite 4200Chicago, IL 60601United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | [diaper pail deodorizers, teething gel, ipecac syrup ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1973 |
| 006 | [ metal locks for drawers and cabinets, metal safety latches for doors ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Mar 31, 1977 |
| 008 | children's spoons, children's forks, children's nail clippers, scissors | ACTIVE | Jun 30, 1973 |
| 009 | [ plug safety covers, decorative refrigerator magnets, fever thermometers, disposable thermometer covers, VCR slot guards] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Mar 31, 1975 |
| 010 | [ baby teethers, baby bottles, baby pacifiers, baby bottle nipples, nipple covers, baby bottle covers and discs, bottle holders, nipple collars, ] [devices inserted into baby bottle nipples to allow intake of liquid in an upright position], [ devices which attach to baby pacifiers and teethers for better grip, nasal aspirators, medicine feeders, medicine droppers, cold packs ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 10, 1972 |
| 011 | toilet seats, bath seats, electric night lights | ACTIVE | Nov 10, 1972 |
| 012 | [ rear view mirrors specifically designed for viewing of the back seat of the car; plastic sun shades for use on vehicle windows ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 016 | [ picture books, activity books] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 10, 1972 |
| 018 | [ tote bags ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 020 | [inflatable bath tub fixture covers, plastic door knob covers, non-metallic door stoppers, plastic covers for protection against sharp table and shelf edges, plastic strips used to attach toys to other objects, plastic locks for drawers and cabinets, plastic rings with photograph frames attached thereto, infant's plastic bibs ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 021 | [ hair comb and brush sets, baby bottle and nipple cleaning brushes, ] [diaper pails] [ , plastic cups, plastic dishes, plastic bowls, feeding dishes, ] [can and bottle openers] [ , toothbrushes and toothbrush holders, ] [utility pails] [ , insulated bottle carriers, toilet pottys, plastic bath tubs for infants ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 10, 1972 |
| 022 | [ fabric and synthetic fiber storage nets with fabric binding used for storage of toys and other household items, laundry bags] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 024 | [ wash cloths, fabric nursing pads ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 025 | [infant's cloth faced bibs having plastic backing], [booties], [suspenders] [ , visors ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Mar 31, 1974 |
| 026 | [ children's safety harnesses ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 027 | [ vinyl floor mats ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 028 | [puzzles] [ , ] [baby banks] [ , rattles, stuffed toys, squeeze toys, suction toys, self-righting toys, rolling toys, floating toys, ] [blocks] [ , play phones, play balls, crib mobiles, crib gyms, plastic hand toys for infants, linking toys, teething toys, rattling toys, crib activity toys, activity toys, stacking toys, snapping toys ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 10, 1972 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | NP89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 7, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 30, 2025 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| May 5, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 30, 2025 | PUM1 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 | — |
| Jan 28, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 18, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 2015 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 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. |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jun 26, 2015 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 25, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 4, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 1, 2014 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 11, 2007 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 19, 2005 | 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. |
| Mar 19, 2005 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Mar 19, 2005 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 8, 2005 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Dec 21, 2004 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Dec 21, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 24, 2000 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 7, 2000 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 20, 1994 | 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. |
| Mar 29, 1994 | 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. |
| Feb 25, 1994 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 7, 1993 | 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. |
| Aug 6, 1993 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 28, 1993 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 18, 1993 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jun 18, 1993 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jun 14, 1993 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 17, 1993 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 16, 1993 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jan 15, 1993 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 16, 1992 | 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. |
| Mar 25, 1992 | 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. |
| Mar 3, 1992 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |