----- FOR DUMMIES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, May 25, 1995, a trademark application was filed for ----- FOR DUMMIES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ----- FOR DUMMIES trademark a serial number of 74679699. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Sunday, November 26, 2017. This trademark is owned by International Data Group, Inc.. The ----- FOR DUMMIES trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

books, catalogs, brochures and pamphlets in the field of business and general reference

providing on-line access through the use of a computer to books, catalogs, brochures and pamphlets in the field of business and general reference
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General Information


Serial Number74679699
Word Mark----- FOR DUMMIES
Filing DateThursday, May 25, 1995
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSunday, November 26, 2017
Registration Number2124132
Registration DateTuesday, December 23, 1997
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 24, 1996

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe "_ _ _ _" designations represent different descriptive computer terms and vary according to the subject matter of the goods. These "_ _ _ _" designations are themselves not part of the mark.
Goods and Servicesbooks, catalogs, brochures and pamphlets in the field of business and general reference
Goods and Servicesproviding on-line access through the use of a computer to books, catalogs, brochures and pamphlets in the field of business and general reference

Classification Information


International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, July 24, 1995
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, March 2, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, March 2, 1994

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 15, 1996
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, October 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, October 31, 1995

Trademark Owner History


Party NameJOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHOBOKEN, NJ 07030

Party NameWILEY PUBLISHING, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHoboken, NJ 07030

Party NameHUNGRY MINDS, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressINDIANAPOLIS, IN 46256

Party NameInternational Data Group, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFramingham, MA 01701

Party NameInternational Data Group, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFramingham, MA 01701

Party NameInternational Data Group, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFramingham, MA 01701

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, November 26, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Sunday, November 26, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Sunday, November 26, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Sunday, November 26, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 30, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, December 23, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 20, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, April 23, 2010CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, December 17, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 17, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, November 15, 2007REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, November 15, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, November 7, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, November 5, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 14, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, October 26, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, September 16, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, September 7, 2004RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, September 7, 2004FAX RECEIVED
Thursday, March 4, 2004POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, December 23, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, December 23, 2003TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 12, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 23, 1997REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 28, 1997ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, October 15, 1997STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, September 18, 1997USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, March 18, 1997NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 24, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, November 22, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, September 23, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 3, 1996PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, August 7, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 26, 1996EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, July 23, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, January 3, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, August 16, 1995NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, August 11, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER