BELL & HOWELL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 7, 1991, a trademark application was filed for BELL & HOWELL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BELL & HOWELL trademark a serial number of 74145608. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, September 8, 2023. This trademark is owned by Bell & Howell Company. The BELL & HOWELL trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Machinery Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Vehicles & Locomotive Products, and Paper & Printed Material Products categories with the following description:

[computer assisted document management systems for the storage and retrieval of documents on microfilm consisting of a computer, computer monitor, optical disk drive, microfilm cameras, microfilm/reader/printers and system software; computer assisted management systems for storage and retrieval of documents on optical disk consisting of a computer, computer monitor, optical disk drive, digital scanner, laser printer, and systems software; microfilm diazo film duplicating systems namely, self-contained microfilm processor and film printer; diazo film; microfilm and microfilm jacket vesicular duplicating equipment; document search systems consisting of optical disk drive, monitor, document scanner, and microfilm camera/recorder/indexer; microfilming systems consising of rotary microfilm recorder, microfilm encoder, and computer; ]computer monitoring systems, namely, computer monitor and software therefor for monitoring the efficiency of mail inserting machines; computer assisted document...

paper folding machines; automated mail opening machines; electro-mechanical mail addressing and printing systems, namely non-impact programmable addressing machines utilizing ink jet printers; document and mail sorting machines; document and mail collating and inserting machines; document and mail bar coding machines; document and mail encoding machines; document slitting, merging and imprinting machines; envelope inserting and sealing machines; envelope opening machines

[publications; namely, user guides describing applicant's computer database time-sharing services and instructional manuals]

chemical guidepath fluid for robotic mail distribution vehicles[ and carpet cleaning chemicals]

automatically controlled wheeled delivery vehicles for office use, trailers therefor and structural parts therefor; automatically controlled seft-propelled delivery vehicles for office use and trailers therefor and structural parts therefor
bell & howell

General Information


Serial Number74145608
Word MarkBELL & HOWELL
Filing DateThursday, March 7, 1991
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, September 8, 2023
Registration Number1753473
Registration DateTuesday, February 23, 1993
Mark Drawing3S05 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 1, 1992

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[computer assisted document management systems for the storage and retrieval of documents on microfilm consisting of a computer, computer monitor, optical disk drive, microfilm cameras, microfilm/reader/printers and system software; computer assisted management systems for storage and retrieval of documents on optical disk consisting of a computer, computer monitor, optical disk drive, digital scanner, laser printer, and systems software; microfilm diazo film duplicating systems namely, self-contained microfilm processor and film printer; diazo film; microfilm and microfilm jacket vesicular duplicating equipment; document search systems consisting of optical disk drive, monitor, document scanner, and microfilm camera/recorder/indexer; microfilming systems consising of rotary microfilm recorder, microfilm encoder, and computer; ]computer monitoring systems, namely, computer monitor and software therefor for monitoring the efficiency of mail inserting machines; computer assisted document storage and retrieval systems consisting of a minicomputer, [microfilm recorder, microfilm reader/printer] and system software; computer scanners;[computer hardware namely, monitors, printers, disc and tape drives; computer graphic display work stations; comprising a computer, computer monitor, optical disk drive, laser printer and system software; microfiche cards; microfilm/microfiche readers; microfilm/microfiche processors; microfilm/microfiche jacket duplicators; microfilm/microfiche cameras; microfilm/microfiche recorders; microfilm/microfiche reader/printers; microfilm/microfiche jacket inserters; microfilm/microfiche jacket labeling machines; microfilm/microfiche printer/fillers; microfilm/microfiche jacket readers; microfilm/microfiche jackets;] optical character reading machines, [document and mail weighing apparatus]
Goods and Servicespaper folding machines; automated mail opening machines; electro-mechanical mail addressing and printing systems, namely non-impact programmable addressing machines utilizing ink jet printers; document and mail sorting machines; document and mail collating and inserting machines; document and mail bar coding machines; document and mail encoding machines; document slitting, merging and imprinting machines; envelope inserting and sealing machines; envelope opening machines
Goods and Services[publications; namely, user guides describing applicant's computer database time-sharing services and instructional manuals]
Goods and Serviceschemical guidepath fluid for robotic mail distribution vehicles[ and carpet cleaning chemicals]
Goods and Servicesautomatically controlled wheeled delivery vehicles for office use, trailers therefor and structural parts therefor; automatically controlled seft-propelled delivery vehicles for office use and trailers therefor and structural parts therefor

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes001, 005, 006, 010, 026, 046
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 8, 2023
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 1, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 1, 1985

International Class007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs.
US Class Codes013, 019, 021, 023, 031, 034, 035
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 8, 2023
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 1, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 1, 1985

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 8, 2023
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 1, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 1, 1985

International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 8, 2023
Primary Code012
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 1, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 1, 1985

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 8, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 1, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 1, 1985

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBELL AND HOWELL, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressDURHAM, NC 27713

Party NameBELL & HOWELL COMPANY
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLINCOLNWOOD, IL 60712

Party NameBell & Howell Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSkokie, IL 600771076

Party NameBell & Howell Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSkokie, IL 600771076

Party NameBell & Howell Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSkokie, IL 600771076

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 8, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, February 23, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 6, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 19, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 16, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, July 21, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, July 21, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, July 20, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 5, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 5, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, March 5, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, March 5, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, February 22, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 2, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 10, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 6, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, June 24, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, November 25, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, November 25, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, November 25, 2003REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, August 25, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, August 25, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 11, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 2, 1999REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, February 22, 1999REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, February 23, 1993REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 1, 1992PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, October 30, 1992NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 22, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 21, 1992PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Friday, March 13, 1992PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED
Monday, February 24, 1992ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Wednesday, July 10, 1991NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, June 3, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 30, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER