---- FOR DUMMIES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, April 4, 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 74655778. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Friday, March 19, 1999. 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:

magazines, catalogues, brochures, pamphlets, and newsletters relating to sports

providing on-line access through the use of a computer to magazines and newsletters relating to sports

General Information


Serial Number74655778
Word Mark---- FOR DUMMIES
Filing DateTuesday, April 4, 1995
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateFriday, March 19, 1999
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
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 terms and vary according to the subject matter of the goods. These "_ _ _ _" designations are themselves not part of the mark.
Goods and Servicesmagazines, catalogues, brochures, pamphlets, and newsletters relating to sports
Goods and Servicesproviding on-line access through the use of a computer to magazines and newsletters relating to sports

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 Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code8 - Abandoned
Class Status DateWednesday, August 4, 1999
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameIDG BOOKS WORLDWIDE, INC.
Party Type23 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFORSTER CITY, CA 94404

Party NameIDG BOOKS WORLDWIDE, INC.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
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
Friday, May 21, 1999ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Thursday, October 1, 1998EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 9, 1998EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, April 29, 1998EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 18, 1998EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, April 30, 1998DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, March 18, 1998DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 8, 1997EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, June 2, 1997EXTENSION 1 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
Monday, July 22, 1996PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, July 2, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 16, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 17, 1995NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, July 11, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER