Who owns the FRIENDS trademark?

The FRIENDS trademark is owned by Butler, Bryan L..

What class is the FRIENDS trademark registered in?

The FRIENDS trademark is registered in Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods).

What is the serial number for FRIENDS?

The USPTO serial number for FRIENDS is 78700578.

What is the registration number for FRIENDS?

FRIENDS is registered under USPTO registration number 3129509.

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FRIENDS

REGISTERED

Serial: 78700578
Reg: 3129509
Filed: Aug 25, 2005
Owner: Butler, Bryan L.

Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.

What to file next

Section 9 renewal, filed with a Section 8 declaration

When: Due between the ninth and tenth anniversary of registration, then before each tenth anniversary after that.
Extensions and grace: A six-month grace period follows, with an added per-class fee.
If it is missed: A missed renewal cancels the registration, and there is no revival route for it.

How Section 9 renewal works

General information about USPTO practice, not legal advice. The register is the authority, and a filing that has not yet posted can change what is owed.

Full Goods & Services

Class 028Games, toys & sporting goods

US codes: 022, 023, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Sep 06, 1996

First use in commerce: Sep 06, 1996

Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

Status History

21 events

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Aug 15, 2025

Code REM2

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Apr 07, 2017

Code APRE

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Apr 07, 2017

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Apr 07, 2017

Code RNL1

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Apr 07, 2017

Code NA89

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Feb 10, 2017

Code E89R

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Aug 15, 2015

Code REM2

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Mar 05, 2013

Code APRE

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Mar 05, 2013

Code C15A

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Mar 05, 2013

Code NA85

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Feb 13, 2013

Code TCCA

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Feb 13, 2013

Code E815

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Oct 18, 2007

Code TCCA

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 15, 2006

Code R.PR

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

May 23, 2006

Code PUBO

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

May 03, 2006

Code NPUB

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Mar 31, 2006

Code PREV

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Mar 30, 2006

Code ALIE

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Mar 20, 2006

Code CNSA

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Mar 13, 2006

Code DOCK

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Sep 02, 2005

Code NWAP

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