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'''Harmless Junk, Inc.''' is a real [[Georgia]]-based corporation created and operated by [[The Brothers Chaps]] with various family members. It owns and controls the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] franchise.
'''Harmless Junk, Inc.''' is a real [[Georgia]]-based corporation created and operated by [[The Brothers Chaps]] with various family members. It owns and controls the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] franchise.


According to the DVD commentary for [[Halloween Fairstival]], the name derives from the ''[[Batman]]'' episode &quot;[[The Joker Goes to School]]&quot;.
According to the DVD commentary for [[Halloween Fairstival]], the name derives from the ''[[Batman]]'' episode "[[The Joker Goes to School]]".


Certain Homestar Runner products are distributed by Harmless Junk, Inc under [[Trade name|the alias]] of [[Cheap as Free]], including the Homestar Runner music catalogue. Games are typically branded as [[Videlectrix]].
Certain Homestar Runner products are distributed by Harmless Junk, Inc under [[Trade name|the alias]] of [[Cheap as Free]], including the Homestar Runner music catalogue. Games are typically branded as [[Videlectrix]].


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== Trademarks ==
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== Contents ==
 
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* [#Trademarks 1 Trademarks]
** [#Canceled 1.1 Canceled]
** [#Abandoned 1.2 Abandoned]
* [#Notable_Dates 2 Notable Dates]
* [#See_Also 3 See Also]
* [#External_Links 4 External Links]
 
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<span id="trademarks"></span>
== <span class="mw-headline">Trademarks</span> ==


''Information from [http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm United States Patent and Trademark Office]''.
''Information from [http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm United States Patent and Trademark Office]''.


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! width="10%"| Serial Number
! Serial Number
! width="15%"| Description
! Description
! Comment
! Comment
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! Current Status
! width="10%"| Status Page
! Status Page
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| 88072170
| 88072170
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| Intended for [[Trogdor!! The Board Game|board games]].
| Intended for [[Trogdor!! The Board Game|board games]].
| Registered Trademark
| Registered Trademark
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=88072170&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88072170&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 88072419
| 88072419
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| Intended for T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and caps.
| Intended for T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and caps.
| Registered Trademark
| Registered Trademark
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=88072419&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88072419&action=Request+Status Link]
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|-
| 88072484
| 88072484
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| Intended for T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and caps.
| Intended for T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and caps.
| Registered Trademark
| Registered Trademark
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=88072484&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88072484&action=Request+Status Link]
|-
|-
| 88138131
| 88138131
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| H*R Logo — Intended for hats, T-Shirts
| H*R Logo — Intended for hats, T-Shirts
| Registered Trademark
| Registered Trademark
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=88138131&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88138131&action=Request+Status Link]
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|-
| 88138188
| 88138188
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| H*R Logo — Entertainment services in the nature of an animated comedy series provided via the internet.
| H*R Logo — Entertainment services in the nature of an animated comedy series provided via the internet.
| Registered Trademark
| Registered Trademark
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=88138188&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88138188&action=Request+Status Link]
|-
|-
| 88141697
| 88141697
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| Intended for hats, T-Shirts
| Intended for hats, T-Shirts
| Registered Trademark
| Registered Trademark
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=88141697&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88141697&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 88141795
| 88141795
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| Entertainment services in the nature of an animated comedy series provided via the internet.
| Entertainment services in the nature of an animated comedy series provided via the internet.
| Registered Trademark
| Registered Trademark
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=88141795&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88141795&action=Request+Status Link]
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|-
| 88143521
| 88143521
| [[File:sb-trademark-2.jpg|[[File:sb-trademark-2.jpg|100px|thumb|Strong Bad&#39;s new trademark!]]]]
| [[File:sb-trademark-2.jpg|100px]]
| Intended for hats, T-Shirts
| Intended for hats, T-Shirts
| Registered Trademark
| Registered Trademark
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=88143521&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88143521&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 90322470
| 90322470
| [[File:Trogdor Trademark.png|[[File:Trogdor_Trademark.png|100px|thumb|Trogdor&#39;s Trademark]]]]
| [[File:Trogdor_Trademark.png|100px]]
| Intended for T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts
| Intended for T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts
| Registered Trademark
| Registered Trademark
| [https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=90322470&amp;caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&amp;caseType=SERIAL_NO&amp;searchType=statusSearch Link]
| [https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=90322470&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch Link]
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| 90322479
| 90322479
| [[File:Trogdor Trademark.png|[[File:Trogdor_Trademark.png|100px|thumb|Trogdor&#39;s Trademark Again]]]]
| [[File:Trogdor_Trademark.png|100px]]
| Intended for stickers
| Intended for stickers
| Registered Trademark
| Registered Trademark
| [https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=90322479&amp;caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&amp;caseType=SERIAL_NO&amp;searchType=statusSearch Link]
| [https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=90322479&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch Link]
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=== Canceled ===
=== <span class="mw-headline">Canceled</span> ===


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| 78382974
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| Intended for prerecorded CDs featuring musical and comedic content (such as [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]) and prerecorded DVDs featuring animated and musical content (such as [[strongbad email.exe]] and [[Everything Else]]).
| Intended for prerecorded CDs featuring musical and comedic content (such as [[Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits]]) and prerecorded DVDs featuring animated and musical content (such as [[strongbad email.exe]] and [[Everything Else]]).
| Canceled as of May 5, 2017
| Canceled as of May 5, 2017
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=78382974&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
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| 76502436
| 76502436
| [[File:cheat-trademark.jpg|[[File:cheat-trademark.jpg|100px|thumb|The Cheat&#39;s trademark]]]]
| [[File:cheat-trademark.jpg|100px]]
| Published for Opposition on September 28, 2004; intended for window clings and clothing such as sweatshirts and T-shirts
| Published for Opposition on September 28, 2004; intended for window clings and clothing such as sweatshirts and T-shirts
| Canceled as of Jul. 24, 2015
| Canceled as of Jul. 24, 2015
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=76502436&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76502436&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 76481419
| 76481419
| [[Homestar Runner|HOMESTAR RUNNER]]
| [[Homestar Runner|HOMESTAR RUNNER]]
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|  
| Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015
| Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=76481419&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481419&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 76481416
| 76481416
| [[File:sb-trademark.gif|[[File:sb-trademark.gif|100px|thumb|Strong Bad&#39;s trademark]]]]
| [[File:sb-trademark.gif|100px]]
| Image from Window Clings; intended for printed materials (especially stickers and window clings) and clothing (especially T-shirts and sweatshirts)
| Image from Window Clings; intended for printed materials (especially stickers and window clings) and clothing (especially T-shirts and sweatshirts)
| Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015
| Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=76481416&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481416&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 76502438
| 76502438
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| Intended for games and toys; namely, plush toys, dolls and action figures.
| Intended for games and toys; namely, plush toys, dolls and action figures.
| Canceled as of Jan. 13, 2012
| Canceled as of Jan. 13, 2012
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=76502438 Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76502438 Link]
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|-
| 76481418
| 76481418
| [[File:homestar-trademark.gif|[[File:homestar-trademark.gif|100px|thumb|Homestar&#39;s trademark]]]]
| [[File:homestar-trademark.gif|100px]]
| Intended for clothing, especially T-shirts and sweatshirts.
| Intended for clothing, especially T-shirts and sweatshirts.
| Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012
| Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=76481418&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481418&action=Request+Status Link]
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|-
| 76566454
| 76566454
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| H*R Logo
| H*R Logo
| Canceled as of Jun. 30, 2017
| Canceled as of Jun. 30, 2017
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=76566454&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76566454&action=Request+Status Link]
|-
|-
| 76502440
| 76502440
| [[File:marzipan-trademark.gif|[[File:marzipan-trademark.gif|100px|thumb|Marzipan&#39;s trademark]]]]
| [[File:marzipan-trademark.gif|100px]]
| Intended for clothing such as T-shirts and sweatshirts
| Intended for clothing such as T-shirts and sweatshirts
| Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012
| Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=76502440&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76502440&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 76481417
| 76481417
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| Intended for clothing, namely t-shirts.
| Intended for clothing, namely t-shirts.
| Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012
| Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=76481417&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76481417&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 78626723
| 78626723
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| Intended for bumper stickers, tote bags, T-shirts, and sweatshirts
| Intended for bumper stickers, tote bags, T-shirts, and sweatshirts
| Canceled as of Feb. 7, 2014
| Canceled as of Feb. 7, 2014
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=78626723&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626723&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 78626709
| 78626709
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| Intended for static cling stickers and bumper stickers.
| Intended for static cling stickers and bumper stickers.
| Canceled as of Jan. 27, 2017
| Canceled as of Jan. 27, 2017
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=78626709&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626709&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 78626689
| 78626689
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| Intended for messenger bags, T-shirts and sweatshirts.
| Intended for messenger bags, T-shirts and sweatshirts.
| Canceled as of Aug. 7, 2017
| Canceled as of Aug. 7, 2017
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=78626689&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626689&action=Request+Status Link]
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|-
| 78626666
| 78626666
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| Intended for plastic collectible figurines and T-shirts.
| Intended for plastic collectible figurines and T-shirts.
| Canceled as of Jan. 24, 2014
| Canceled as of Jan. 24, 2014
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=78626666&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=78626666&action=Request+Status Link]
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=== Abandoned ===
=== <span class="mw-headline">Abandoned</span> ===


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| 76502437
| 76502437
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| Image of Marzipan
| Image of Marzipan
| Abandoned
| Abandoned
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=76502437&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=76502437&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 88072315
| 88072315
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| Intended for [[Trogdor!! The Board Game|board games]].
| Intended for [[Trogdor!! The Board Game|board games]].
| Abandoned
| Abandoned
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=88072315&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88072315&action=Request+Status Link]
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| 88141771
| 88141771
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| Intended for T-shirts.
| Intended for T-shirts.
| Abandoned
| Abandoned
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&amp;entry=88141771&amp;action=Request+Status Link]
| [http://tarr.uspto.gov/servlet/tarr?regser=serial&entry=88141771&action=Request+Status Link]
|-
|-
| 88540454
| 88540454
| [[File:TGS Trademark.png|[[File:TGS_Trademark.png|100px|thumb|Teen Girl Squad&#39;s Trademark]]]]
| [[File:TGS_Trademark.png|100px]]
| Intended for T-shirts
| Intended for T-shirts
| Abandoned
| Abandoned
| [https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=88540454&amp;caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&amp;caseType=SERIAL_NO&amp;searchType=statusSearch Link]
| [https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=88540454&caseSearchType=US_APPLICATION&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch Link]
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<span id="notable-dates"></span>
== Notable Dates ==
== <span class="mw-headline">Notable Dates</span> ==


* December 6, 1999 — Registered the domain name [[homestarrunner.com]].
* December 6, 1999 — Registered the domain name [[homestarrunner.com]].
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* Later 2000 — Began offering for [[Store|sale]] a variety of merchandise, which now includes T-shirts, hats, posters, a [[strongbad email.exe|6-disc DVD set]] and others.
* Later 2000 — Began offering for [[Store|sale]] a variety of merchandise, which now includes T-shirts, hats, posters, a [[strongbad email.exe|6-disc DVD set]] and others.
* January 10, 2003 — Filed for a United States patent for registration of HOMESTAR RUNNER as a service mark and trademark. This was granted on July 6, 2004 with registration number 2859529.
* January 10, 2003 — Filed for a United States patent for registration of HOMESTAR RUNNER as a service mark and trademark. This was granted on July 6, 2004 with registration number 2859529.
* July 3, 2003 — Filed WIPO case No. D2003-0967 against [[John Zuccarini]] for &quot;typosquatting&quot; against homestarrunner.com. [http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2002/05/cupcake.htm 1] [http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains/decisions/html/2003/d2003-0967.html 2]
* July 3, 2003 — Filed WIPO case No. D2003-0967 against [[John Zuccarini]] for "typosquatting" against homestarrunner.com. [http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2002/05/cupcake.htm 1] [http://arbiter.wipo.int/domains/decisions/html/2003/d2003-0967.html 2]
* September 12–14, 2004 — Booth at the Comic and Game Retailer Summit in Baltimore
* September 12–14, 2004 — Booth at the [http://summits.diamondcomics.com:80/Retailer_Summits/RSexhibit.htm Diamond/Alliance Retailer Summit] in Baltimore
* February 25–27, 2005 — Booth at [[MegaCon]] in Orlando, Florida
* February 25–27, 2005 — Booth at [[MegaCon 2005]] in Orlando, Florida
* September 2–5, 2005 — Booth at [[Dragon Con]] '05 in Atlanta, Georgia
* September 2–5, 2005 — Booth at [[Dragon Con 2005]] in Atlanta, Georgia
* April 30, 2007 — Registered the domain name [[whatthepfargtl.com]]
* April 30, 2007 — Registered the domain name [[whatthepfargtl.com]]
* November 2, 2018 — Listed payment recipient for the &quot;[[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] by Homestar Runner&quot; Kickstarter campaign's BackerKit add-on items.
* November 2, 2018 — Listed payment recipient for the "[[Trogdor!! The Board Game]] by Homestar Runner" Kickstarter campaign's BackerKit add-on items.
* November 25, 2020 — Licensed Homestar Runner merchandise to [[Fangamer]].
* November 25, 2020 — Licensed Homestar Runner merchandise to [[Fangamer]].


<span id="see-also"></span>
== See Also ==
== <span class="mw-headline">See Also</span> ==


* [[Cheap as Free|Cheap As Free]]
* [[Cheap as Free|Cheap As Free]]
* Citywide Hoop Champs Inc. — A separate Georgia-based corporation formed for the production of ''[[Two More Eggs]]'', with a name also pulled from &quot;The Joker Goes to School&quot;.
* Citywide Hoop Champs Inc. — A separate Georgia-based corporation formed for the production of ''[[Two More Eggs]]'', with a name also pulled from "The Joker Goes to School".
* [[Office of The Brothers Chaps]]
* [[Office of The Brothers Chaps]]


<span id="external-links"></span>
== External Links ==
== <span class="mw-headline">External Links</span> ==


* [https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/harmless-junk-inc/id1644397258 App Store developer page] for [[iMessage Stickers]]
* [https://apps.apple.com/us/developer/harmless-junk-inc/id1644397258 App Store developer page] for [[iMessage Stickers]]


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| '''Harmless Junk, Inc.''' · [[Mellow Mushroom]]
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| style="text-align:center;background-color:#cddeff" | '''Public Appearances'''
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| [[Dad's Garage]] ([[Dad's Garage & Friends - 11 Jul 2014|2014]], [[Dad's Garage & Friends - 13 Jun 2015|2015]], [[Dad's Garage Celebrity Endorsement Kickstarter Video|Endorsement]]) · [[Georgia Tech - 26 Apr 2007|Georgia Tech]]
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Latest revision as of 04:58, 5 August 2026

No spam? Whew!

Harmless Junk, Inc. is a real Georgia-based corporation created and operated by The Brothers Chaps with various family members. It owns and controls the Homestar Runner franchise.

According to the DVD commentary for Halloween Fairstival, the name derives from the Batman episode "The Joker Goes to School".

Certain Homestar Runner products are distributed by Harmless Junk, Inc under the alias of Cheap as Free, including the Homestar Runner music catalogue. Games are typically branded as Videlectrix.

Trademarks

Information from United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Serial Number Description Comment Current Status Status Page
88072170 TROGDOR Intended for board games. Registered Trademark Link
88072419 TROGDOR!! THE BURNINATOR Intended for T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and caps. Registered Trademark Link
88072484 TROGDOR Intended for T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, and caps. Registered Trademark Link
88138131 HR H*R Logo — Intended for hats, T-Shirts Registered Trademark Link
88138188 HR H*R Logo — Entertainment services in the nature of an animated comedy series provided via the internet. Registered Trademark Link
88141697 HOMESTAR RUNNER Intended for hats, T-Shirts Registered Trademark Link
88141795 HOMESTAR RUNNER Entertainment services in the nature of an animated comedy series provided via the internet. Registered Trademark Link
88143521 Intended for hats, T-Shirts Registered Trademark Link
90322470 Intended for T-shirts, hooded sweatshirts Registered Trademark Link
90322479 Intended for stickers Registered Trademark Link

Canceled

Serial Number Description Comment Current Status Status Page
78382974 CHEAP AS FREE Intended for prerecorded CDs featuring musical and comedic content (such as Strong Bad Sings and Other Type Hits) and prerecorded DVDs featuring animated and musical content (such as strongbad email.exe and Everything Else). Canceled as of May 5, 2017 Link
76502436 Published for Opposition on September 28, 2004; intended for window clings and clothing such as sweatshirts and T-shirts Canceled as of Jul. 24, 2015 Link
76481419 HOMESTAR RUNNER Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015 Link
76481416 Image from Window Clings; intended for printed materials (especially stickers and window clings) and clothing (especially T-shirts and sweatshirts) Canceled as of Feb. 13, 2015 Link
76502438 THE CHEAT Intended for games and toys; namely, plush toys, dolls and action figures. Canceled as of Jan. 13, 2012 Link
76481418 Intended for clothing, especially T-shirts and sweatshirts. Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 Link
76566454 HR H*R Logo Canceled as of Jun. 30, 2017 Link
76502440 Intended for clothing such as T-shirts and sweatshirts Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 Link
76481417 STRONG BAD Intended for clothing, namely t-shirts. Canceled as of Sept. 21, 2012 Link
78626723 TEEN GIRL SQUAD Intended for bumper stickers, tote bags, T-shirts, and sweatshirts Canceled as of Feb. 7, 2014 Link
78626709 TROGDOR!! THE BURNINATOR Intended for static cling stickers and bumper stickers. Canceled as of Jan. 27, 2017 Link
78626689 TROGDOR Intended for messenger bags, T-shirts and sweatshirts. Canceled as of Aug. 7, 2017 Link
78626666 CHEAT COMMANDOS Intended for plastic collectible figurines and T-shirts. Canceled as of Jan. 24, 2014 Link

Abandoned

Serial Number Description Comment Current Status Status Page
76502437 MARZIPAN Image of Marzipan Abandoned Link
88072315 TROGDOR!! THE BURNINATOR Intended for board games. Abandoned Link
88141771 TEEN GIRL SQUAD Intended for T-shirts. Abandoned Link
88540454 Intended for T-shirts Abandoned Link

Notable Dates

  • December 6, 1999 — Registered the domain name homestarrunner.com.
  • January 2000 — Launched the website publicly.
  • Later 2000 — Began offering for sale a variety of merchandise, which now includes T-shirts, hats, posters, a 6-disc DVD set and others.
  • January 10, 2003 — Filed for a United States patent for registration of HOMESTAR RUNNER as a service mark and trademark. This was granted on July 6, 2004 with registration number 2859529.
  • July 3, 2003 — Filed WIPO case No. D2003-0967 against John Zuccarini for "typosquatting" against homestarrunner.com. 1 2
  • September 12–14, 2004 — Booth at the Diamond/Alliance Retailer Summit in Baltimore
  • February 25–27, 2005 — Booth at MegaCon 2005 in Orlando, Florida
  • September 2–5, 2005 — Booth at Dragon Con 2005 in Atlanta, Georgia
  • April 30, 2007 — Registered the domain name whatthepfargtl.com
  • November 2, 2018 — Listed payment recipient for the "Trogdor!! The Board Game by Homestar Runner" Kickstarter campaign's BackerKit add-on items.
  • November 25, 2020 — Licensed Homestar Runner merchandise to Fangamer.

See Also

Georgia
Inside Jokes Mark Lemke (Atlanta Braves) · Waffle House
Companies Harmless Junk, Inc. · Mellow Mushroom
Public Appearances Dad's Garage (2014, 2015, Endorsement) · Georgia Tech
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