A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, May 20, 1993, a trademark application was filed for A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE trademark a serial number of 74393406. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, October 27, 2016. This trademark is owned by Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith. The A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ prerecorded video cassettes on the subjects of promoting awareness of ethnic, racial and religious prejudice, and reduction of discrimination; magnets ] (( * Prerecorded DVDs on the subjects of promoting awareness of ethnic, racial and religious prejudice, and reduction of discrimination; )) magnets *

[ ornamental lapel pins ]

booklets, brochures, study guides, newsletters, manuals, workbooks, reports and fliers on the subjects of promoting awareness of ethnic, racial and religious prejudice, and reduction of discrimination; calendars; [ pens; drawing rulers; ] bookmarks; [ paper stickers and decals; ] posters; notecards; [ general purpose plastic bags; ] paper portfolios

ornamental novelty buttons and pins

[ mugs ]

T-shirts [, caps ]

[ balloons ]

educational services; namely, seminars and workshops on the subjects of prejudice awareness and promoting racial, ethnic and religious diversity
a world of difference

General Information


Serial Number74393406
Word MarkA WORLD OF DIFFERENCE
Filing DateThursday, May 20, 1993
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, October 27, 2016
Registration Number1923356
Registration DateTuesday, October 3, 1995
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 11, 1995

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the statement, Column 1, lines 6-10, is deleted, and "PRERECORDED DVDS ON THE SUBJECTS OF PROMOTING AWARENESS OF ETHNIC, RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS PREJUDICE, AND REDUCTION OF DISCRIMATION; MAGNETS" is inserted.
Goods and Services[ prerecorded video cassettes on the subjects of promoting awareness of ethnic, racial and religious prejudice, and reduction of discrimination; magnets ] (( * Prerecorded DVDs on the subjects of promoting awareness of ethnic, racial and religious prejudice, and reduction of discrimination; )) magnets *
Goods and Services[ ornamental lapel pins ]
Goods and Servicesbooklets, brochures, study guides, newsletters, manuals, workbooks, reports and fliers on the subjects of promoting awareness of ethnic, racial and religious prejudice, and reduction of discrimination; calendars; [ pens; drawing rulers; ] bookmarks; [ paper stickers and decals; ] posters; notecards; [ general purpose plastic bags; ] paper portfolios
Goods and Servicesornamental novelty buttons and pins
Goods and Services[ mugs ]
Goods and ServicesT-shirts [, caps ]
Goods and Services[ balloons ]
Goods and Serviceseducational services; namely, seminars and workshops on the subjects of prejudice awareness and promoting racial, ethnic and religious diversity

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 20, 1993
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1989

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, October 27, 2016
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1987

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 DateTuesday, July 20, 1993
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1984

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 20, 1993
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1986
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1986

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, October 27, 2016
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1990

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 20, 1993
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1985

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, October 27, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1988

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 20, 1993
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1984

Trademark Owner History


Party NameANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNew York, NY 10158

Party NameAnti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNew York, NY 10158

Party NameAnti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNew York, NY 10017

Party NameAnti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNew York, NY 10017

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 8, 2020REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Tuesday, December 10, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 5, 2017REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Tuesday, January 31, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, October 27, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Thursday, October 27, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, October 27, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, October 27, 2016REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, April 4, 2016REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, October 27, 2016AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Friday, September 30, 2016PETITION TO DIRECTOR - GRANTED
Wednesday, June 29, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 22, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 1, 2016ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Monday, April 4, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, April 4, 2016SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Monday, April 4, 2016TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 16, 2009APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, September 16, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, June 21, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, August 31, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, August 31, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, August 19, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, July 15, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, July 15, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, September 7, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, August 7, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, October 3, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 11, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, June 9, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, March 21, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 14, 1994LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Wednesday, December 29, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 28, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, September 8, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER