USPTO serial 86983384
GENTLE BEAR
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 26, 2017
- Examiner
- THOMAS, AMY E
- Law office
- Historical data usage
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Owner
Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
Rolling Meadows, IL, US
Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL, US
Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc.
Itasca, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Timothy M. Kenny
Timothy M. Kenny Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP60 South Sixth Street, Suite 3100Minneapolis, MN 55402-2112United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Charitable services featuring the collection and charitable distribution of stuffed bears; charitable services, namely, organizing and conducting volunteer programs and community service projects | ACTIVE | Apr 27, 2015 |
| 045 | Charitable services, namely, providing emotional comfort and support by providing stuffed bears to help children cope with traumatic events | ACTIVE | Apr 27, 2015 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 16, 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. |
| Jun 16, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 16, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 16, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 31, 2024 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 31, 2024 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 31, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 27, 2023 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 26, 2022 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 26, 2017 | 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. |
| Nov 20, 2017 | DP1B | 1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION | — |
| Nov 20, 2017 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 20, 2017 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 14, 2017 | IUCN | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED | — |
| Nov 14, 2017 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 14, 2017 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| May 24, 2017 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2017 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 22, 2017 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 22, 2017 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Nov 22, 2016 | NOAM | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Sep 27, 2016 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 27, 2016 | 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. |
| Sep 8, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 7, 2016 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 6, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 25, 2016 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 12, 2016 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 12, 2016 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 12, 2016 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Feb 12, 2016 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Feb 12, 2016 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Feb 12, 2016 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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. |
| Feb 12, 2016 | DMCC | DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 12, 2016 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 11, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 30, 2015 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Nov 26, 2015 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |