BELL + HOWELL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 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 85329511. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, March 22, 2023. This trademark is owned by BBH, Inc.. The BELL + HOWELL trademark is filed in the Machinery Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Construction & Repair Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Computer hardware and peripherals; computer software for use in imaging, processing, recognition, manipulation, storage and retrieval of documents and images; computer software for use in operating, programming, monitoring and controlling machinery for mail and document processing; operating system software; software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring and processing documents and mail; computer software for document scanning and optical character recognition; network management software; computer software for use in the transmission of messages and data between terminals; computer software for locating, searching, receiving and retrieving information, data and other resources on computer networks; data conversion software; computer software for providing a graphical user interface for document and mail processing systems; optical scanners; document scanners; document and mail weighing apparatus; electronic databases recorded on digital,...

Paper folding machines for commercial or industrial use; mail and envelope opening, stuffing, inserting and sealing machines for commercial or industrial use; document and mail sorting, collating, feeding, inserting, labeling, finishing and processing machines for commercial or industrial use; replacement parts therefor; none of the aforementioned machines are in the nature of office requisites and none are for office use; and user manuals sold as a unit therewith

Installation, upgrading, maintenance and repair of computer hardware, computer peripherals, mail processing machinery and document processing machinery; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of computer hardware and document and mail processing machines

Installation, updating, design, customization and maintenance of computer software for others; configuration management for computer hardware, peripherals and software; technological consultation in the technology field of computer hardware systems, computer software systems, and computer hardware and software systems for disaster recovery, mail processing and document processing; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing of computer hardware and computer software problems; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing of mail processing machine and document processing machine problems; computer disaster recovery planning services; hosting of digital content on the Internet; providing online non-downloadable computer software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring and processing documents and mail; upgrading of computer software
bell + howell

General Information


Serial Number85329511
Word MarkBELL + HOWELL
Filing DateWednesday, May 25, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, March 22, 2023
Registration Number4207156
Registration DateTuesday, September 11, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 3, 2012

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the dark blue words "BELL" and "HOWELL" separated by a white stylized plus design within a blue circle.
Goods and ServicesComputer hardware and peripherals; computer software for use in imaging, processing, recognition, manipulation, storage and retrieval of documents and images; computer software for use in operating, programming, monitoring and controlling machinery for mail and document processing; operating system software; software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring and processing documents and mail; computer software for document scanning and optical character recognition; network management software; computer software for use in the transmission of messages and data between terminals; computer software for locating, searching, receiving and retrieving information, data and other resources on computer networks; data conversion software; computer software for providing a graphical user interface for document and mail processing systems; optical scanners; document scanners; document and mail weighing apparatus; electronic databases recorded on digital, optical and magnetic media featuring information in the fields of document and mail processing; electronic document and mail coding and encoding machines; printers; and user guides and manuals sold as a unit with the foregoing
Goods and ServicesPaper folding machines for commercial or industrial use; mail and envelope opening, stuffing, inserting and sealing machines for commercial or industrial use; document and mail sorting, collating, feeding, inserting, labeling, finishing and processing machines for commercial or industrial use; replacement parts therefor; none of the aforementioned machines are in the nature of office requisites and none are for office use; and user manuals sold as a unit therewith
Goods and ServicesInstallation, upgrading, maintenance and repair of computer hardware, computer peripherals, mail processing machinery and document processing machinery; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of repair of computer hardware and document and mail processing machines
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) blue and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesInstallation, updating, design, customization and maintenance of computer software for others; configuration management for computer hardware, peripherals and software; technological consultation in the technology field of computer hardware systems, computer software systems, and computer hardware and software systems for disaster recovery, mail processing and document processing; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing of computer hardware and computer software problems; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing of mail processing machine and document processing machine problems; computer disaster recovery planning services; hosting of digital content on the Internet; providing online non-downloadable computer software for use in sorting, analyzing, verifying, organizing, tracking, managing, monitoring and processing documents and mail; upgrading of computer software

Classification Information


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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 31, 2011
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 24, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 24, 2011

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, May 31, 2011
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 24, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 24, 2011

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 31, 2011
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 24, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 24, 2011

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, May 31, 2011
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 24, 2011
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 24, 2011

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBELL AND HOWELL, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressDURHAM, NC 277131803

Party NameBELL AND HOWELL, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressDURHAM, NC 277131803

Party NameBELL AND HOWELL, LLC
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressDURHAM, NC 27713

Party NameBBH, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWheeling, IL 600906232

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, March 22, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 22, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, March 22, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 22, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, March 3, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, March 3, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, March 3, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 8, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, September 11, 2021COURTESY 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
Monday, December 10, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, December 10, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, November 26, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 25, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 25, 2018POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Wednesday, April 18, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, April 16, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, September 11, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
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, September 11, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 7, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, August 6, 2012LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, July 31, 2012ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, July 9, 2012STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, June 5, 2012USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, June 28, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, June 5, 2012TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 29, 2012NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 3, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 3, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 14, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, February 27, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 22, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 22, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, February 22, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 22, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 22, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, February 6, 2012NOTIFICATION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED
Monday, February 6, 2012ACTION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED E-MAILED
Monday, February 6, 2012ACTION REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED COUNTED NOT MAILED
Wednesday, January 11, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, January 11, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 11, 2012TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 4, 2012NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, January 4, 2012FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 4, 2012FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, December 13, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 12, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 12, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 29, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 29, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 29, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 23, 2011PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, November 14, 2011WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, October 28, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, October 26, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, September 29, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 15, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, September 15, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, September 15, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, September 12, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, September 12, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, September 12, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 6, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 10, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 6, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, June 1, 2011NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, May 31, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, May 28, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED