First thing: DON’T PANIC! This is a list of brand new applications for trademarks, NOT a list of marks that have been fully registered. For all of the marks on this list, someone has submitted some paperwork to the USPTO, and the folks at the USPTO have put the information into their system, and assigned a Serial Number (for easy tracking and reference). At this point, these will all sit in limbo for 6 to 9 months until they’re assigned to an examining attorney.
Many of these are incomplete from the get-go, or will be abandoned, or will be rejected. And some are for some really weird goods in their category. So check the “Goods and Services” tab on any mark of concern to see what it intends to cover! I’ve gone with the most-often used classes for crafted goods.
I’ve made bold the ones that seem particularly concerning to a lot of crafters.
Class 014 – Jewelry
Includes: jewelry (rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc.), key chains, clocks and watches (except smartwatches), cuff links, jewelry boxes, and more.
LOVE STATEMENT GIFTS
THE ONLY EASY DAY WAS YESTERDAY
UNITED STATES NAVY SEAL [applicant: The Department of the Navy]
Y’ALL MATTER
Class 016 – Paper Goods & Printed Matter
Includes: greeting cards, books, planners, journals, envelopes, decals and stickers, bags for packaging, gift wrap, and more.
COLOSSAL
HUMANITY IS OUR TRIBE
IMAGINE HARDER
LIFE AFTER DEBT
LOOSE LEAF HUSTLE
MINDFUL JOYS
SEMI SALTY LIFE
SIDE HUSTLE PLANNER
Class 018: Bags & Leather Goods
Includes: luggage, carrying bags, animal collars and clothing, infant slings, wallets, umbrellas, saddles, and more.
Class 020: Furniture
Includes: furniture, non-metal signs, pillows, picture frames, storage containers, mirrors, non-metal letter boxes, window shades, and more.
ELVES SHACK
KIDDIE CAMPER
Y’ALL MATTER
Class 021: Housewares & Glass
Includes: drinking glasses, cups, mugs, insulated flasks, cookware, pots & pans, cutting boards, oven mitts, and more.
DREAM WISH
FREE COUNTRY
HUMANITY IS OUR TRIBE
LI’L ROCKSTAR
NAVY SEALS [applicant: The Department of the Navy]
SEMI SALTY LIFE
YES I REALLY DO NEED ALL THESE PLANTS
Class 024: Textiles & Household Linen
Includes: flags, towels (bath, tea, dish, beach, etc.), pillowcases, curtains, blankets, textile place mats, tablecloths, and more.
Class 025: Clothing
Includes: shirts, sweatshirts, baby bodysuits, cloth bibs, undergarments, aprons, shoes & socks, and so much more.
BEEN THROUGH SOMETHING
BETTER WOKE THAN BRAIN DEAD
BEYOND RELIGION
BIG FIT ENERGY
BRACKISH SLIGHTLY SALTY
CHOOSE GOD
CRUMPETS
HELL YEAH BOY
HONEY BEE MINE
HUMANITY IS OUR TRIBE
IMAGINE HARDER
IT’S NOT WHAT YOU WEAR, IT’S WHO YOU ARE
LIGHT THE BEAM
LOOSE LEAF HUSTLE
MISS MINI
NOTHING MAKES SENSE
PICKLE PEOPLE
POWDER BABE
SEMI SALTY LIFE
SMART DREAMS
SUN JUNKIE
TOMORROW IS NONE OF MY BUSINESS
TREMBLE
WILD COUNTRY BOY
Class 028: Toys & Games
Includes: toys, games, dolls, party hats, sports equipment, Christmas tree decorations, and more.
COZY CRITTERS
PICKLE PEOPLE
SHERIFF OF NOTTINGHAM
Note: This is a curated list, and may not include all marks that affect you or your business. All marks are Drawing Code 4, meaning they are plain text without any required style, color, or font.
If one of these applied-for marks affects your business or brand, it’s never too early to file a Letter of Protest! You’ll need to create a MyUSPTO account to submit an LoP. It’s a handy account; you can also keep a list of applications of interest, and get an email any time there’s activity on that application!