THE FIRST YEAR holds 1 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods) with 1 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 0/100, low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding.
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Ownership & Assignment History
3 records| Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2016 |
CLP PB, LLC
|
PERSEUS BOOKS, LLC
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
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| Jun 16, 2016 |
PERSEUS BOOKS, L.L.C.
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CLP PB, LLC
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
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| Apr 20, 2016 |
BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
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PERSEUS BOOKS, L.L.C.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK
|
Recent Filings
| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76231395 | THE FIRST YEAR | Mar 26, 2001 | Abandoned | 016 Paper & Printed Goods | HACHETTE BOOK GROUP, INC. |
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FAQ: THE FIRST YEAR trademark portfolio
What trademarks does THE FIRST YEAR hold?
THE FIRST YEAR holds 1 USPTO trademark filings across 0 NICE classes. The largest concentration is in Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods). The most recent filings are registered to HACHETTE BOOK GROUP, INC..
How many trademarks does THE FIRST YEAR have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 1 USPTO trademark filings attributed to THE FIRST YEAR. The brand has been actively filing since March 2001. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does THE FIRST YEAR file most often?
THE FIRST YEAR's most active class is NICE Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods), with 1 filings. The full distribution across all 0 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the THE FIRST YEAR trademark?
The most recent filings under the THE FIRST YEAR mark are registered to HACHETTE BOOK GROUP, INC.. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is THE FIRST YEAR expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for THE FIRST YEAR is 0 out of 100, which is low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding. The score combines NICE class breadth, filing velocity, and the rate of cross-class movement from the brand's filing history.
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