BEST LAWYERS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, March 8, 2000, a trademark application was filed for BEST LAWYERS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BEST LAWYERS trademark a serial number of 75936395. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, June 9, 2023. This trademark is owned by Woodward/White, Inc.. The BEST LAWYERS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services category with the following description:

Lawyer referral services
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General Information


Serial Number75936395
Word MarkBEST LAWYERS
Filing DateWednesday, March 8, 2000
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, June 9, 2023
Registration Number2781013
Registration DateTuesday, November 11, 2003
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 22, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesLawyer referral services

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 25, 2000
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 29, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 29, 1992

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBL RANKINGS, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressAugusta, GA 30901

Party NameWoodward/White, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAiken, SC 29803

Party NameWoodward/White, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAiken, SC 29803

Party NameWoodward/White, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAiken, SC 29803

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 5, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, April 5, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, April 5, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, April 5, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, June 9, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, June 9, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, June 9, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, June 9, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, November 14, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, November 11, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 5, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, August 26, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, August 26, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, August 26, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, August 26, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, August 26, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 14, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 14, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 21, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 23, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, March 10, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, June 27, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 27, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 27, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, June 27, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 19, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 6, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, November 21, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, November 17, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, September 7, 2007NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, August 16, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, November 11, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 10, 2003OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Wednesday, September 10, 2003OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Thursday, January 16, 2003OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Friday, December 6, 2002EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 22, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 2, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, July 29, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 7, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, January 7, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 3, 2001LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Thursday, May 3, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, February 28, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 28, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, August 10, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 8, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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