APH Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 1, 2002, a trademark application was filed for APH with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the APH trademark a serial number of 76403174. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, May 20, 2024. This trademark is owned by American Printing House for the Blind. The APH trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Electronic recording and playback devices for voice and text, designed for the use of the blind and visually impaired, namely, [ tape recorders and ] digital recording and playback devices; software designed to facilitate computer use by the blind of visually impaired, as software, with audio instructions, that teaches typing or names key strokes; text to digitized speech editing software; electronic sound sources for orientation and mobility training consisting of tone generating hardware and a speaker; [ motion activated recording and playback devices to mark locations or leave messages; ] talking personal digital assistants for Braille users; magnifiers, namely, magnifying lenses for computer screens or televisions; magnifying closed circuit television cameras that can display on a television or computer monitor; spectrum filtering glasses that filter out certain light spectra that are harmful or interfere with residual vision; prerecorded videos and sound recordings relating to the...

Games designed for the education, sensory stimulation, or entertainment of blind or visually impaired infants and children, namely, board games; kits to assess or improve visual functionality of the blind or visually impaired comprised of high contrast or textured manipulative consisting of balls, blocks, beads, pegs with boards, and shape fitting puzzles, sorting trays, and/or sound producing items as rattles and bells

Fictional books, namely novels, children's stories, or short stories, for recreational reading, in formats such as Braille and large print that are accessible to the blind or visually impaired; non-fictional books on recreational topics, regarding poetry, crafts, and music, in formats such as Braille and large print that are accessible to the blind or visually impaired; non-fictional reference books, namely, dictionaries, [ thesauruses, ] and atlases, in formats such as Braille and large print that are accessible to the blind or visually impaired; periodicals containing news, humor, and inspirational topics, and general feature articles, in formats such as Braille and large print that are accessible to the blind or visually impaired; textbooks for grades kindergarten through 12 in formats such as Braille and large print that are accessible to the blind or visually impaired; non-fictional books in any format regarding the education or rehabilitation of the blind and visually impaired or...
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General Information


Serial Number76403174
Word MarkAPH
Filing DateWednesday, May 1, 2002
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, May 20, 2024
Registration Number2809832
Registration DateTuesday, February 3, 2004
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 11, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesElectronic recording and playback devices for voice and text, designed for the use of the blind and visually impaired, namely, [ tape recorders and ] digital recording and playback devices; software designed to facilitate computer use by the blind of visually impaired, as software, with audio instructions, that teaches typing or names key strokes; text to digitized speech editing software; electronic sound sources for orientation and mobility training consisting of tone generating hardware and a speaker; [ motion activated recording and playback devices to mark locations or leave messages; ] talking personal digital assistants for Braille users; magnifiers, namely, magnifying lenses for computer screens or televisions; magnifying closed circuit television cameras that can display on a television or computer monitor; spectrum filtering glasses that filter out certain light spectra that are harmful or interfere with residual vision; prerecorded videos and sound recordings relating to the education or rehabilitation of the blind and visually impaired or parenting blind or visually impaired children; arcade type computer games with high contrast screens and large, simplified icons
Goods and ServicesGames designed for the education, sensory stimulation, or entertainment of blind or visually impaired infants and children, namely, board games; kits to assess or improve visual functionality of the blind or visually impaired comprised of high contrast or textured manipulative consisting of balls, blocks, beads, pegs with boards, and shape fitting puzzles, sorting trays, and/or sound producing items as rattles and bells
Goods and ServicesFictional books, namely novels, children's stories, or short stories, for recreational reading, in formats such as Braille and large print that are accessible to the blind or visually impaired; non-fictional books on recreational topics, regarding poetry, crafts, and music, in formats such as Braille and large print that are accessible to the blind or visually impaired; non-fictional reference books, namely, dictionaries, [ thesauruses, ] and atlases, in formats such as Braille and large print that are accessible to the blind or visually impaired; periodicals containing news, humor, and inspirational topics, and general feature articles, in formats such as Braille and large print that are accessible to the blind or visually impaired; textbooks for grades kindergarten through 12 in formats such as Braille and large print that are accessible to the blind or visually impaired; non-fictional books in any format regarding the education or rehabilitation of the blind and visually impaired or parenting blind or visually impaired children; record keeping systems consisting of binders, folders, and labels in large print; illustrated cards used for creating picture recipes; illustrated note cards with Braille and large print messages; tactile stickers; tactile score cards; special versions of standard printed examinations modified for the blind and visually impaired; writing materials for the blind and visually impaired, namely, Braille paper, Braille slates, Braille styluses, raised line or high contrast lined paper [ and wide line pens ] ; tactile graphics kits comprised of metal embossing foil, symbol embossing stamps, line creation tools and embossed templates; kits to assess or improve visual functionality of the visually impaired comprised of high contrast or print with Braille flash cards, visual acuity charts, brightly colored and glowing paper and printed observation checklists
Pseudo MarkAMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

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 DateWednesday, May 15, 2002
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 18, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 18, 1989

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 DateWednesday, May 15, 2002
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 18, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 18, 1989

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, May 15, 2002
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 18, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 18, 1989

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAmerican Printing House for the Blind
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLouisville, KY 40206-3152

Party NameAmerican Printing House for the Blind
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLouisville, KY 402063152

Party NameAmerican Printing House for the Blind
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLouisville, KY 402063152

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 11, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 7, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, September 3, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 17, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, October 29, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 29, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 16, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 23, 2002FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, April 11, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 1, 2003ACTION GRANTING REQ. FOR RECON. MAILED
Wednesday, October 22, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, November 11, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 3, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 27, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 8, 2003EMAIL RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 8, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, July 23, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 5, 2003PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, September 12, 2003EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, September 12, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 3, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 29, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Saturday, May 23, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, October 31, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 31, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, October 31, 2013REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, November 7, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, November 7, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, November 7, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 7, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, May 20, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, May 20, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, February 5, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, May 18, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, May 20, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)