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BEAMING BABY
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BEAMING BABY
ST13
US500000077785639Class
3, 5, 16, 25
Filing
77785639
Registration
3962458
Risk and opportunity diagnosis
Executive reading for naming, filing, and monitoring decisions.
USPTO status
Active USPTO registration
Case type
Application and registration
Recorded events
61
Latest update
02/10/2024
Trademark type
Word
Nice classes
3, 5, 16, 25
Filing date
07/21/2009
Registration date
05/17/2011
Expiration date
-
Complete case details
Structured fields from the responsible authority and the official record.
Status date
04/08/2021
Last transaction
02/10/2024
Responsible office
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Status code
800
Official register
Principal Register
Filing basis
Intent to use, Foreign priority
First use anywhere
01/09/1999
First use in commerce
01/09/2000
Drawing code
4
Owner type
16
Owner location
Totnes, GB
Examiner
KERTGATE, AMY
Law office
M40
Current location
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Holders and representatives
Holders
The Health Company, London Ltd
Representatives
The Health Company, London Ltd
Technical classification
Nice Classes
Class 3Class 5Class 16Class 25
Vienna Codes
No Vienna codes available.
Goods and services
Class 3
(Based on Use in Commerce) Baby lotion; Baby oil; Baby oils; Baby shampoo; Baby wipes; Bath foam; Bath foams; Bath gel; Bath gels; Body lotion; Body lotions; Body oil; Body oils; Bubble bath; Cloths or tissues impregnated with a skin cleanser; Cosmetic creams for skin care; Cosmetic oils; Cosmetic oils for the epidermis; Face and body creams; Face and body lotions; Facial cleansers; Facial lotion; Facial washes; Hair care preparations; Hair cleaning preparations; Hair shampoo; Hair shampoos and conditioners; Hand cream; Hand creams; Hand lotions; Hand soaps; Impregnated cleaning cloths; Impregnated cleaning pads impregnated with toilet preparations; Liquid bath soaps; Liquid soap; Liquid soaps; Liquid soaps for hands and face; Liquid soaps for handsface and body; Lotions for face and body care; Non-medicated bath preparations; Non-medicated bubble bath preparations; Non-medicated diaper rash ointments and lotions; Non-medicated preparations all for the care of skinhair and scalp; Non-medicated skin care preparations; Non-medicated skin care preparationscreamslotionsgelstonerscleaners and peels; Non-medicated skin creams; Non-medicated toiletries; Pre-moistened cosmetic wipes; Scented body lotions and creams; Shampoo-conditioners; Shampoos; Shampoos for babies; Shower and bath foam; Shower and bath gel; Skin and body topical lotionscreams and oils for cosmetic use; Skin cleansers; Skin cleansing cream; Skin cleansing lotion; Skin conditioners; Skin conditioning creams for cosmetic purposes; Skin cream; Skin creams; Skin creams in liquid and in solid form; Skin creams in liquid and solid; Skin creams in liquid and solid form; Skin lotion; Skin lotions; Skin moisturizer; Tissues impregnated with cosmetic lotions; Wipes impregnated with a skin cleanser; 3-in-1 hair conditioners; 3-in-1 hair shampoos; After sun creams; After-sun gels; After-sun lotions; After-sun milks; After-sun oils; All purpose cleaning preparations; All purpose cotton swabs for personal use; All-purpose cleaners; Almond soaps; Aloe vera gel for cosmetic purposes; Antiperspirants and deodorants for personal use; Antiperspirants for personal use; Aromatherapy body care productsbody lotionshower gelcuticle creamshampooconditionernon-medicated lip balmsoapbody polishbody and foot scrub and non-medicated foot cream; Aromatherapy creams; Aromatherapy evaporating shower balls; Aromatherapy lotions; Aromatherapy oil; Aromatherapy oils; Aromatherapy pillows comprising potpourri in fabric containers; Aromatherapy pillows that may be used to freshen clothing or lay over the eyes; Aromatherapy sprays; Baby hair conditioner; Baby powder; Baby powders; Bar soap; Bath and shower gels and salts not for medical purposes; Bath cream; Bath herbs; Bath lotion; Bath milks; Bath oil; Bath oils; Bath oils and bath salts; Bath oils for cosmetic purposes; Bath pearls; Bath powder; Bath salts; Bath salts; Bath soaps; Bath soaps in liquidsolid or gel form; Bathing lotions; Beauty creams; Beauty creams for body care; Beauty gels; Beauty lotions; Beauty masks; Beauty milks; Body and beauty care cosmetics; Body butter; Body cream; Body cream soap; Body creams; Body emulsions; Body milk; Body milks; Body powder; Body splash; Body sprays; Body washes ; Cakes of toilet soap; Cleansing milk; Cocoa butter for cosmetic purposes; Cold cream; Cold creams; Cosmetic creams; Cosmetic milks; Cosmetic olive oil for the face and body; Cosmetic pads; Cosmetic preparations; Cosmetic preparations against sunburn; Cosmetic preparations for body care; Cosmetic sun-protecting preparations; Cosmetic sun-tanning preparations; Cosmetic suntan lotions; Cosmetic suntan preparations; Cosmetics; Cosmetics and cosmetic preparations; Cosmetics and make-up; Cosmetics in generalincluding perfumes; Cosmetics in the form of milkslotions and emulsions; Cotton balls for cosmetic purposes; Cotton buds for cosmetic purposes; Cotton for cosmetic purposes; Cotton puffs for cosmetic purposes; Cotton sticks for cosmetic purposes; Cotton swabs for cosmetic purposes; Cotton wool and cotton sticks for cosmetic purposes; Cotton wool for cosmetic purposes; Cream soaps; Deodorant for personal use; Deodorant soap; Deodorants and antiperspirants; Deodorants and antiperspirants for personal use; Deodorants for body care; Face and body beauty creams; Face creams; Facial cleansing milk; Facial cream; Facial creams; Facial emulsions; Foam cleaning preparations; Hair conditioner; Hair conditioners; Hair conditioners for babies; Impregnated cleaning pads impregnated with cosmetics; Impregnated cleaningdusting or polishing cloths; Impregnated cloths for polishing; Impregnated paper tissues for cleaning dishware; Non-medicated sun care preparations; Personal deodorants; Pre-moistened cosmetic tissues; Pre-moistened cosmetic towelettes; Pre-moistened towelettes impregnated with dishwashing detergent; Sachets; Shower creams; Shower gel; Shower gels; Skin emollients; Skin moisturizer masks; Skin soap; Soaps for body care; Soaps for personal use; SPF sunblock towelettes; Sun block; Sun block preparations; Sun care lotions; Sun creams; Sun screen; Sun screen preparations; Sun tan gel; Sun tan lotion; Sun tan oil; Sun-block lotions; Sun-tanning oils; Sun-tanning oils and lotions; Sun-tanning preparations; Sunscreen cream; Sunscreen creams; Suntan creams; Suntan oils for cosmetic purposes; Suntanning preparations; (Based on 44(d) Priority Application) 3-in-1 hair shampoos; After sun creams; After-sun gels; After-sun lotions; After-sun milks; After-sun oils; All purpose cleaning preparations; All purpose cotton swabs for personal use; All-purpose cleaners; Almond soaps; Aloe vera gel for cosmetic purposes; Antiperspirants and deodorants for personal use; Antiperspirants for personal use; Aromatherapy body care productsbody lotionshower gelcuticle creamshampooconditionernon-medicated lip balmsoapbody polishbody and foot scrub and non-medicated foot cream; Aromatherapy creams; Aromatherapy evaporating shower balls; Aromatherapy lotions; Aromatherapy oil; Aromatherapy oils; Aromatherapy sprays; Baby lotion; Baby oil; Baby oils; Baby powder; Baby powders; Baby shampoo; Baby wipes; Bar soap; Bath and shower gels and salts not for medical purposes; Bath cream; Bath foam; Bath foams; Bath gel; Bath gels; Bath herbs; Bath lotion; Bath milks; Bath oil; Bath oils; Bath oils and bath salts; Bath oils for cosmetic purposes; Bath pearls; Bath powder; Bath salts; Bath salts; Bath soaps; Bath soaps in liquidsolid or gel form; Bathing lotions; Beauty creams; Beauty creams for body care; Beauty gels; Beauty lotions; Beauty masks; Beauty milks; Body and beauty care cosmetics; Body butter; Body cream; Body cream soap; Body creams; Body emulsions; Body lotion; Body lotions; Body milk; Body milks; Body oil; Body oils; Body powder; Body splash; Body sprays; Body washes; Bubble bath; Cakes of toilet soap; Cleansing milk; Cloths or tissues impregnated with a skin cleanser; Cold cream; Cold creams; Cosmetic creams; Cosmetic creams for skin care; Cosmetic oils; Cosmetic oils for the epidermis; Cosmetic olive oil for the face and body; Cosmetic pads; Cosmetic preparations; Cosmetic preparations against sunburn; Cosmetic preparations for body care; Cosmetic sun-protecting preparations; Cosmetic sun-tanning preparations; Cosmetic suntan lotions; Cosmetic suntan preparations; Cosmetics; Cosmetics and cosmetic preparations; Cosmetics and make-up; Cosmetics in generalincluding perfumes; Cosmetics in the form of milkslotions and emulsions; Cotton sticks for cosmetic purposes; Cotton swabs for cosmetic purposes; Cotton wool and cotton sticks for cosmetic purposes; Cotton wool for cosmetic purposes; Cream soaps; Deodorant for personal use; Deodorant soap; Deodorants and antiperspirants; Deodorants and antiperspirants for personal use; Deodorants for body care; Face and body beauty creams; Face and body creams; Face and body lotions; Face creams; Facial cleansers; Facial cleansing milk; Facial cream; Facial creams; Facial emulsions; Facial lotion; Facial washes; Foam cleaning preparations; Hair shampoo; Hand cream; Hand creams; Hand lotions; Hand soaps; Impregnated cleaning cloths; Impregnated cleaning pads impregnated with toilet preparations; Impregnated cleaning cloths; Impregnated paper tissues for cleaning dishware; Liquid bath soaps; Liquid soap; Liquid soaps; Liquid soaps for hands and face; Liquid soaps for handsface and body; Lotions for face and body care; Non-medicated bath preparations; Non-medicated bubble bath preparations; Non-medicated preparations all for the care of skin; Non-medicated skin care preparations; Non-medicated skin care preparationscreamslotionsgelstonerscleaners and peels; Non-medicated skin creams; Non-medicated toiletries; Personal deodorants; Pre-moistened towelettes impregnated with dishwashing detergent; Scented body lotions and creams; Shampoos; Shampoos for babies; Shower and bath foam; Shower and bath gel; Shower creams; Shower gel; Shower gels; Skin and body topical lotionscreams and oils for cosmetic use; Skin cleansers; Skin cleansing cream; Skin cleansing lotion; Skin conditioners; Skin conditioning creams for cosmetic purposes; Skin cream; Skin creams; Skin creams in liquid and in solid form; Skin creams in liquid and solid; Skin creams in liquid and solid form; Skin emollients; Skin lotion; Skin lotions; Skin moisturizer; Skin moisturizer masks; Skin soap; Soaps for body care; Soaps for personal use; SPF sunblock towelettes; Sun block; Sun block preparations; Sun care lotions; Sun creams; Sun screen; Sun screen preparations; Sun tan gel; Sun tan lotion; Sun tan oil; Sun-block lotions; Sun-tanning oils; Sun-tanning oils and lotions; Sun-tanning preparations; Sunscreen cream; Sunscreen creams; Suntan creams; Suntan oils for cosmetic purposes; Suntanning preparations; Tissues impregnated with cosmetic lotions; Wipes impregnated with a skin cleanser
Class 5
(Based on Use in Commerce) Baby food; Baby foods; Breast pads; Breast-nursing pads; Cedar wood for use as an insect repellent; Food for babies; Food for infants; Insect repellent in candle form; Insect repellent in the nature of a lamp oil; Insect repellents; Insect-repellents; Medicated pre-moistened tissues; Medicated pre-moistened towelettes; Medicated pre-moistened wipes; Nursing pads; Powdered milk for babies; Sanitary napkins; Sanitary pads; Sanitary panties; Sanitary towels; Sanitizing wipes ; (Based on 44(d) Priority Application) Baby food; Baby foods; Breast pads; Breast-nursing pads; Cedar wood for use as an insect repellent; Food for babies; Food for infants; Insect repellent in candle form; Insect repellent in the nature of a lamp oil; Insect repellents; Insect-repellents; Medicated pre-moistened tissues; Medicated pre-moistened towelettes; Nursing pads; Powdered milk for babies; Sanitary napkins; Sanitary pads; Sanitary panties; Sanitary towels
Class 16
(Based on Use in Commerce) Cellulose wipers; Cellulose wipes; Plastic bags for disposable diapers; Plastic disposable diaper bags; Plastic garbage bags; Plastic or paper bags for household use; Babies' diapers of paper; Baby books; Disposable diapers; Disposable napkins; Disposable nappies; Disposable pads for diaper changing; Disposable swim pants for children and infants; Disposable training pants; Disposable wipes not impregnated with chemicals or compounds; Paper baby bibs; Paper diapers; Paper liners for diapers; Paper napkins; Tissue paper; Toilet paper; Toilet tissue; (Based on 44(d) Priority Application) Babies' diapers of paper ; Disposable diapers; Disposable napkins; Disposable nappies; Disposable training pants; Paper diapers; Paper napkins; Plastic bags for disposable diapers; Plastic disposable diaper bags; Plastic garbage bags; Plastic or paper bags for household use; Toilet paper
Class 25
(Based on Use in Commerce) Baby bibs not of paper; Baby bodysuits; Baby bottoms; Baby bunting; Baby doll pyjamas; Baby layettes for clothing; Baby tops; Bath slippers; Bathing costumes; Bathing suits; Bathing trunks; Bathrobes; Beach cover-ups; Beach coverups; Beach footwear; Beach shoes; Beachwear; Beanies; Bed jackets; Belts; Belts for clothing; Bib overalls; Bib shorts; Bibs not of cloth or paper; Bibs not of paper; Body shirts; Body suits; Bonnets; Booties; Boots; Bottoms; Bras; Brassieres; Briefs; Briefs; Canvas shoes; Cardigans; Cargo pants; Children's and infant's appareljumpersoverall sleepwearpajamasrompers and one-piece garments; Children's and infants' cloth bibs; Children's cloth eating bibs; Children's headwear; Cloth bibs; Cloth diapers; Clothingmaternity bands; Clothingwrap-arounds; Coats; Coats made of cotton; Coats of denim; Culottes; Denims; Disposable slippers; Disposable underwear; Dresses; Dresses that may also be used as towels; Dressing gowns; Dressing gowns and bath robes; Dungarees; Footwear; Gloves; Gloves as clothing; Gowns; Hats; Hats for infantsbabiestoddlers and children; Head wear; Headwear; Hooded pullovers; Hooded sweat shirts; Infant and toddler one piece clothing; Infant cloth diapers; Infant diaper covers; Infant sleepers; Infant wear; Infants' shoes and boots; Infants' trousers; Infantwear; Jackets; Jackets and socks; Jeans; Jumpers; Jumpsuits; Knickers; Knitted caps; Knitted gloves; Layettes; Leggings; Leisure shoes; Long sleeved vests; Maternity lingerie; Maternity sleepwear; Mittens; Mufflers; Mufflers; Muffs; Night gowns; Night shirts; Nightdresses; Nightgowns; Nighties; Nightwear; Non-disposable cloth training pants; One piece garment for infants and toddlers; One-piece play suits; Open-necked shirts; Outdoor gloves; Outdoor mittens; Outer jackets; Pajama bottoms; Pajamas; Panties; Pantiesshorts and briefs; Pants; Plastic baby bibs; Play suits; Rompers; Shirts; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Shirts for infantsbabiestoddlers and children; Shoes; Short sets; Short trousers; Short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts; Short-sleeved shirts; Shorts; Skirt suits; Skirts; Skorts; Sleeping garments; Sleepwear; Slippers; Slips; Small hats; Smocks; Socks; Socks and stockings; Swaddling clothes; T-shirts; Teddies; Tee shirts; Textile diapers; Textile nappies; Trousers; (Based on 44(d) Priority Application) Baby bibs not of paper; Baby bodysuits; Baby bottoms; Baby bunting; Baby doll pyjamas; Baby layettes for clothing; Baby tops; Bath slippers; Bathing costumes; Bathing suits; Bathing trunks; Bathrobes; Beach cover-ups; Beach coverups; Beach footwear; Beach shoes; Beachwear; Beanies; Bed jackets; Belts; Belts for clothing; Bib overalls; Bib shorts; Bibs not of cloth or paper; Bibs not of paper; Body shirts; Body suits; Bonnets; Booties; Boots; Bottoms; Bras; Brassieres; Briefs; Briefs; Canvas shoes; Cardigans; Cargo pants; Children's and infant's appareljumpersoverall sleepwearpajamasrompers and one-piece garments; Children's and infants' cloth bibs; Children's cloth eating bibs; Children's headwear; Cloth bibs; Cloth diapers; Clothingmaternity bands; Clothingwrap-arounds; Coats; Coats made of cotton; Coats of denim; Culottes; Denims; Disposable slippers; Disposable underwear; Dresses; Dresses that may also be used as towels; Dressing gowns; Dressing gowns and bath robes; Dungarees; Footwear; Gloves; Gloves as clothing; Gowns; Hats; Hats for infantsbabiestoddlers and children; Head wear; Headwear; Hooded pullovers; Hooded sweat shirts; Infant and toddler one piece clothing; Infant cloth diapers; Infant diaper covers; Infant sleepers ; Infant wear; Infants' shoes and boots; Infants' trousers; Infantwear; Jackets; Jackets and socks; Jeans; Jumpers; Jumpsuits; Knickers; Knitted caps; Knitted gloves; Layettes; Leggings; Leisure shoes; Long sleeved vests; Maternity lingerie; Maternity sleepwear; Mittens; Mufflers; Mufflers; Muffs; Night gowns; Night shirts; Nightdresses; Nightgowns; Nighties; Nightwear; Non-disposable cloth training pants; One piece garment for infants and toddlers; One-piece play suits; Open-necked shirts; Outdoor gloves; Outdoor mittens; Outer jackets; Pajama bottoms; Pajamas; Panties; Pantiesshorts and briefs; Pants; Plastic baby bibs; Play suits; Rompers; Shirts; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Shirts for infantsbabiestoddlers and children; Shoes; Short sets; Short trousers; Short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts; Short-sleeved shirts; Shorts; Skirt suits; Skirts; Skorts; Sleeping garments; Sleepwear; Slippers; Slips; Small hats; Smocks; Socks; Socks and stockings; Swaddling clothes; T-shirts; Teddies; Tee shirts; Textile diapers; Textile nappies; Trousers
Publications
History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.
61 publications found
WOAR
TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED
04/23/2022
NA89
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
04/08/2021
RNL1
REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
04/08/2021
89AG
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
04/08/2021
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
04/08/2021
E89R
TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
12/23/2020
REM2
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
05/17/2020
NA85
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
02/04/2017
C15A
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
02/04/2017
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
02/04/2017
E815
TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
11/24/2016
TCCA
TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
11/24/2016
R.PR
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
05/17/2011
SUNA
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
04/14/2011
REGV
LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
04/13/2011
CNPR
ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
04/13/2011
DMCC
DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED
04/12/2011
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
03/23/2011
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
03/23/2011
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
03/23/2011
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
03/23/2011
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
03/23/2011
CNRT
SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
03/23/2011
SUPC
STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
03/01/2011
AITU
CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
03/01/2011
IUAF
USE AMENDMENT FILED
02/09/2011
EISU
TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
02/09/2011
NOAM
NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
10/26/2010
NPUB
OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
08/31/2010
PUBO
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
08/31/2010
PREV
LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
07/28/2010
CNSA
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
07/27/2010
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
07/23/2010
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
07/23/2010
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
07/21/2010
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
07/16/2010
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
07/16/2010
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
07/16/2010
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
06/25/2010
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
06/25/2010
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
06/17/2010
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
06/02/2010
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
06/02/2010
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
06/02/2010
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
05/06/2010
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
05/06/2010
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
05/05/2010
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
04/30/2010
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
04/30/2010
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
04/30/2010
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
04/08/2010
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
04/08/2010
ALIE
ASSIGNED TO LIE
04/01/2010
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
03/25/2010
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
10/30/2009
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
10/30/2009
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
10/30/2009
DOCK
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
10/22/2009
NWOS
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
07/24/2009
NWAP
NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
07/24/2009
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