USPTO serial 87206070
THE GENIUS OF PLAY
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 23, 2020
- Examiner
- WINTER, MELISSA S
- Law office
- Historical data usage
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Owner
Toy Industry Association, Inc.
New York, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Douglas N. Masters
Douglas N. Masters LOEB & LOEB LLP321 N. CLARK ST. SUITE 2300CHICAGO, IL 60654United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | Providing an internet website featuring recommendations for children's toys | ACTIVE | Nov 18, 2014 |
| 041 | Providing online newsletters featuring ideas, tips, research and news in the field of children's play; providing expert advice on the value of children's play as it relates to child educational and social development; providing an internet website featuring educational news and information relating to the history of toys, the history of children's play, child educational and social development, ideas for children's play, and educational benefits of children's play | ACTIVE | Nov 18, 2014 |
| 042 | Providing research on the value of play and child development; computer services, namely, creating an on-line community related to children's play and child development for users to participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, engage in social networking, get expert tips, enter sweepstakes | ACTIVE | Nov 18, 2014 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25, 2026 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 25, 2026 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 25, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 23, 2025 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 23, 2020 | 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. |
| Apr 7, 2020 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2020 | 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. |
| Mar 18, 2020 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 28, 2020 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 3, 2020 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 21, 2019 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 20, 2019 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 20, 2019 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 20, 2019 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jun 20, 2019 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-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. |
| Jun 20, 2019 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | 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. |
| May 30, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 30, 2019 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| May 30, 2019 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 2019 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 28, 2019 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 28, 2019 | 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. |
| Nov 26, 2018 | 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. |
| Nov 26, 2018 | 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. |
| Nov 26, 2018 | 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. |
| Oct 2, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 1, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 1, 2018 | 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. |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 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. |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 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. |
| Apr 2, 2018 | 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 15, 2018 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 14, 2018 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 14, 2018 | 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. |
| Nov 11, 2017 | GPRN | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Nov 11, 2017 | GPRA | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Nov 11, 2017 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Oct 10, 2017 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 9, 2017 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 9, 2017 | 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. |
| May 24, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 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. |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 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. |
| Apr 10, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 11, 2017 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 10, 2017 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 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 1, 2017 | 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 1, 2017 | 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 1, 2017 | 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. |
| Jan 25, 2017 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 21, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 20, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |