Who owns the THE DIFFERENCE trademark?

The THE DIFFERENCE trademark is owned by The Difference USA, LLC.

What class is the THE DIFFERENCE trademark registered in?

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

What is the serial number for THE DIFFERENCE?

The USPTO serial number for THE DIFFERENCE is 86851045.

What is the registration number for THE DIFFERENCE?

THE DIFFERENCE is registered under USPTO registration number 5017100.

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THE DIFFERENCE

SN 86851045·Reg 5017100·Filed Dec 16, 2015

Owner The Difference USA, LLC

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

THE DIFFERENCE (Serial No. 86851045), Registration No. 5017100, is a registered US trademark filed on Dec 16, 2015 by The Difference USA, LLC. This trademark covers Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods).

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THE DIFFERENCE (Reg. #5017100) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, The Difference USA, LLC, since 2015. The mark covers Class 028 (Games, toys & sporting goods). Goods and services include Games, toys and playthings; video game apparatus; gymnastic and sporting articles; decorations for Christmas trees.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Dec 16, 2015

SERIAL

86851045

REG#

5017100

REGISTERED

Aug 09, 2016

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateDec 16, 2015

Serial Number86851045

Registration No.5017100

Registration DateAug 09, 2016

Status DateOct 17, 2022

Published for OppositionMay 24, 2016

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

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USPTO

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Class 028Games, toys & sporting goods

US codes: 022, 023, 038, 050

First use anywhere: Oct 31, 2015

First use in commerce: Nov 30, 2015

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.

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Status History

19 events

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

Aug 09, 2025

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

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

Oct 17, 2022

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

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

Oct 17, 2022

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 14, 2022

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Apr 18, 2022

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Aug 09, 2021

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Aug 09, 2016

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

May 24, 2016

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

May 24, 2016

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

May 04, 2016

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Apr 21, 2016

ASSIGNED TO LIE

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Apr 21, 2016

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Apr 07, 2016

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Apr 07, 2016

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Apr 07, 2016

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Apr 07, 2016

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 07, 2016

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Apr 03, 2016

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Dec 22, 2015

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

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