BEST LAWYERS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 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 77980341. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, August 17, 2021. This trademark is owned by Woodward/White, Inc.. The BEST LAWYERS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Furniture Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Recognition and incentives by way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of law

Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles in the field of law

Compilation and systemization of information into computer databases; expert witness referral services for legal matters

Online information in the field of law provided online from databases or the Internet

Recognition plaques made of wood and plastic
best lawyers

General Information


Serial Number77980341
Word MarkBEST LAWYERS
Filing DateTuesday, February 3, 2009
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, August 17, 2021
Registration Number3899241
Registration DateTuesday, January 4, 2011
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 19, 2010

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesRecognition and incentives by way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of law
Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles in the field of law
Goods and ServicesCompilation and systemization of information into computer databases; expert witness referral services for legal matters
Goods and ServicesOnline information in the field of law provided online from databases or the Internet
Goods and ServicesRecognition plaques made of wood and plastic

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 DateFriday, February 6, 2009
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 31, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 1990

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 6, 2009
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 31, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 1990

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 6, 2009
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 1998

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 6, 2009
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 31, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 31, 1983

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 6, 2009
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, September 30, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, September 30, 1990

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 29801

Party NameWoodward/White, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAiken, SC 29801

Party NameWoodward/White, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAiken, SC 29801

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
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, August 17, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 17, 2021REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, August 17, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 17, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, April 28, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 14, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 14, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Saturday, January 4, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 21, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 23, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, April 15, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, April 15, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, April 12, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, February 16, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, March 10, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, January 4, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 19, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 19, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, September 13, 20101(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION
Monday, August 9, 2010NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Monday, September 13, 2010DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, August 9, 2010DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, September 13, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, August 9, 2010TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 20, 2010NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, June 4, 2010EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Wednesday, February 17, 2010EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 19, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 19, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, December 14, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, December 14, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 10, 2009EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, December 10, 2009NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, December 10, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, December 10, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 18, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 18, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 12, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, October 22, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, October 21, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 21, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 21, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 21, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 21, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, April 21, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 6, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, February 6, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED