Gummi/Gummy Bears (1982/1983)

[vida morkunas]

gummi bears have been available for only 20 years? that's surprising.

were 'gummi bears' really the first instance of 'gummi'? perhaps the firm
sold other gummi products before making the bears available? I think of the
current proliferation of all things gummi - worms, berries and other forms.
did anything pre-date the bears?

sincerely,

Vida.
vidamorkunas at telus.net



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Subject: Gummi/Gummy Bears (1982/1983)


   There is some interest in "gummi/gummy bears" for the 100th anniversary
of the "teddy bear."  "Gummy bear" goes back to just 3 July 1982 on the NEW
YORK TIMES database.  Below are some trademarks.
   I'll probably go back to the Library of Congress on Monday to check on
"jelly bean" and other stuff.  Has anyone looked at CONFECTIONARY TRADE
MARKS (1910) by Mida's trade-mark bureau of Chicago?


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Word Mark THE ORIGINAL GUMMI-BEARS
Goods and Services IC 030. US 046. G & S: CANDY. FIRST USE: 19830100. FIRST
USE IN COMMERCE: 19830100
Mark Drawing Code (1) TYPED DRAWING
Serial Number 75469549
Filing Date April 17, 1998
Published for Opposition September 7, 1999
Registration Number 2295317
Registration Date November 30, 1999
Owner (REGISTRANT) HARIBO OF AMERICA, INC. CORPORATION DELAWARE 1825
Woodlawn Drive Baltimore MARYLAND 21207
Attorney of Record MARY FRANCES LOVE
Disclaimer NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "GUMMI-BEARS"
APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL-2(F)
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 Word Mark THE ORIGINAL SWEDISH MILK CHOCOLATE COVERED GUMMY BEARS
Goods and Services IC 030. US 046. G & S: CONFECTIONS AND CHOCOLATES. FIRST
USE: 19820000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19820000
Mark Drawing Code (3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code 030114 030116 030124 030126
Serial Number 76455308
Filing Date October 1, 2002
Owner (APPLICANT) Cloetta Fazer AB CORPORATION SWEDEN 590 69 Ljungsbro
SWEDEN
Attorney of Record Robert A. Rowan
Section 44 Indicator SECT44
Priority Date July 4, 2002
Disclaimer NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "GUMMY BEARS"
APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Description of Mark The design consists of a bear (head only) wearing a blue
bandana with yellow dots on a bright yellow background. The design consists
of a bear (head only) wearing a blue bandana with yellow dots on a bright
yellow background.
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
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 Word Mark GUMMY BEARS
Goods and Services IC 030. US 046. G & S: VARIOUS SOFT CANDIES OF DIFFERENT
FLAVORS AND COLORS, INCLUDING GUMMY BEARS. FIRST USE: 19830823. FIRST USE IN
COMMERCE: 19830823
Mark Drawing Code (3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code 030114 030124 210111
Serial Number 73485901
Filing Date June 18, 1984
Published for Opposition July 23, 1985
Registration Number 1386950
Registration Date March 18, 1986
Owner (REGISTRANT) FOREIGN CANDY COMPANY, INC., THE CORPORATION IOWA 451
BLACK FOREST ROAD HULL IOWA 51239
Assignment Recorded ASSIGNMENT RECORDED
Attorney of Record HARRY J. WATSON
Disclaimer NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE "GUMMY BEARS"
APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Type of Mark TRADEMARK
Register PRINCIPAL
Affidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR).
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