ASK.COM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 21, 2006, a trademark application was filed for ASK.COM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ASK.COM trademark a serial number of 78820128. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, December 8, 2008. This trademark is owned by Ask Jeeves, Inc.. The ASK.COM trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Downloadable internet browser plug-ins and client server applications in the nature of multi-function tool bar plug-ins; downloadable computer software for use in providing search engine services which are provided through a browser tool bar; downloadable computer software for use in attaching fanciful designs, icons or symbols, in e-mailing correspondence; downloadable computer software for use in instant messaging and online chat; downloadable computer software for use in modifying cursor designs; downloadable computer software in the nature of computer screen savers

Business services, namely, providing links to the websites of others, namely, retail service providers in the field of consumer electronics, computers, clothing, automobiles, toys and games and a wide variety of other general consumer products; providing links to the websites of others in the field of consumer products and services; promoting the goods and services of others by placing advertisements and promotional displays on electronic sites accessed through computer networks; providing consumer product information; providing comparison shopping information, providing online directory information services also featuring hyperlinks to other websites, dissemination of advertising for others via the internet; online advertising services for others, namely providing advertising space on websites

Telecommunication services, namely, telephone communications services and delivery of messages by electronic mail transmission; providing on-line electronic bulletin boards and chat rooms for the transmission of messages among computer users in the field of general interest; broadcasting of audio, video and multimedia content by means of cellular, wireless communications and computer networks; electronic transmission of data, images, documents and messages via computer terminals; electronic data messaging

Entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games, films, music, videos and television programming; providing links to websites of others in the field of entertainment

Providing customized on-line web pages featuring user-defined information, which includes search engines and online web links to other websites; providing on-line directories, indices and searchable databases of websites and computer networks; providing links to websites of others in the field of computers and technology; computer services, namely, providing search engines for obtaining data on global computer network
ask.com

General Information


Serial Number78820128
Word MarkASK.COM
Filing DateTuesday, February 21, 2006
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, December 8, 2008
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 13, 2007

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedThe colors red, white and black are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "ASK.COM" in a stylized font set inside a red oval. The term ".com" appears in black while the word "ASK" appears in white letters with black outlining.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable internet browser plug-ins and client server applications in the nature of multi-function tool bar plug-ins; downloadable computer software for use in providing search engine services which are provided through a browser tool bar; downloadable computer software for use in attaching fanciful designs, icons or symbols, in e-mailing correspondence; downloadable computer software for use in instant messaging and online chat; downloadable computer software for use in modifying cursor designs; downloadable computer software in the nature of computer screen savers
Goods and ServicesBusiness services, namely, providing links to the websites of others, namely, retail service providers in the field of consumer electronics, computers, clothing, automobiles, toys and games and a wide variety of other general consumer products; providing links to the websites of others in the field of consumer products and services; promoting the goods and services of others by placing advertisements and promotional displays on electronic sites accessed through computer networks; providing consumer product information; providing comparison shopping information, providing online directory information services also featuring hyperlinks to other websites, dissemination of advertising for others via the internet; online advertising services for others, namely providing advertising space on websites
Goods and ServicesTelecommunication services, namely, telephone communications services and delivery of messages by electronic mail transmission; providing on-line electronic bulletin boards and chat rooms for the transmission of messages among computer users in the field of general interest; broadcasting of audio, video and multimedia content by means of cellular, wireless communications and computer networks; electronic transmission of data, images, documents and messages via computer terminals; electronic data messaging
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games, films, music, videos and television programming; providing links to websites of others in the field of entertainment
Goods and ServicesProviding customized on-line web pages featuring user-defined information, which includes search engines and online web links to other websites; providing on-line directories, indices and searchable databases of websites and computer networks; providing links to websites of others in the field of computers and technology; computer services, namely, providing search engines for obtaining data on global computer network
Pseudo MarkASK

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, February 28, 2006
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 28, 2006
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 28, 2006
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 28, 2006
Primary Code041
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 28, 2006
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameIAC SEARCH & MEDIA, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOAKLAND, CA 94607

Party NameIAC SEARCH & MEDIA, INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOAKLAND, CA 94607

Party NameAsk Jeeves, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOakland, CA 94607

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, December 8, 2008ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, December 8, 2008ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Thursday, May 8, 2008EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, May 8, 2008EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, May 8, 2008TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, November 8, 2007EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, November 8, 2007EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, November 8, 2007TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 8, 2007NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, February 13, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 24, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, December 27, 2006LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 26, 2006APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 8, 2006AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, December 8, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 8, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, November 13, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 9, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, May 8, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, May 8, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, April 20, 2006NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, April 12, 2006AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, February 28, 2006NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM