B&N RECOMMENDS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, a trademark application was filed for B&N RECOMMENDS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the B&N RECOMMENDS trademark a serial number of 85530718. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, January 8, 2024. This trademark is owned by Barnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC. The B&N RECOMMENDS trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ Book and reading club services and on-line book and reading club services, namely, arrangement and formation of social events, get-togethers, and parties for club members; book and reading club services and on-line book and reading club services, ] providing a web-based system and online portal for providing users with informed suggestions of consumer products and services validated by the inputted preferences and social network of the user and providing users with exclusive personalized suggestions on books, electronic books, authors, book subject matter, book genres, [ music, videos and digital media entertainment ] all for non-business and non-commercial transactions and purposes, but for entertainment and educational purposes

[ Retail and ] online retail store services featuring electronic and digital books, [ magazines, newspapers, ] [ music, videos ] [ and computer software and applications; promoting and marketing the goods and services of others by distributing coupons, vouchers, discount, rebates, special advertising offers and downloadable digital web site content in the nature of downloadable electronic and digital books, magazines, newspapers, ] [ music, videos ] [ and computer software and applications via web pages, e-mail and text messages; ] [ Retail and online retail store services featuring electronic book readers, computers, tablet computers, mobile hand-held computing apparatus, namely, smart phones, cellular phones and mobile phones, and portable hand-held apparatus, namely, digital media players and accessories therefor, namely, carrying cases, leather carrying cases, silicone cases, fabric and plastic sleeves and skins for electronic book readers, rechargeable batteries, book lights, prot...
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General Information


Serial Number85530718
Word MarkB&N RECOMMENDS
Filing DateWednesday, February 1, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, January 8, 2024
Registration Number4560689
Registration DateTuesday, July 1, 2014
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 20, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Book and reading club services and on-line book and reading club services, namely, arrangement and formation of social events, get-togethers, and parties for club members; book and reading club services and on-line book and reading club services, ] providing a web-based system and online portal for providing users with informed suggestions of consumer products and services validated by the inputted preferences and social network of the user and providing users with exclusive personalized suggestions on books, electronic books, authors, book subject matter, book genres, [ music, videos and digital media entertainment ] all for non-business and non-commercial transactions and purposes, but for entertainment and educational purposes
Pseudo MarkBARNES AND NOBLE RECOMMENDS
Goods and Services[ Retail and ] online retail store services featuring electronic and digital books, [ magazines, newspapers, ] [ music, videos ] [ and computer software and applications; promoting and marketing the goods and services of others by distributing coupons, vouchers, discount, rebates, special advertising offers and downloadable digital web site content in the nature of downloadable electronic and digital books, magazines, newspapers, ] [ music, videos ] [ and computer software and applications via web pages, e-mail and text messages; ] [ Retail and online retail store services featuring electronic book readers, computers, tablet computers, mobile hand-held computing apparatus, namely, smart phones, cellular phones and mobile phones, and portable hand-held apparatus, namely, digital media players and accessories therefor, namely, carrying cases, leather carrying cases, silicone cases, fabric and plastic sleeves and skins for electronic book readers, rechargeable batteries, book lights, protective film covers and combination book light and book cover; ] providing a web-based system and online portal for providing users with informed suggestions of consumer products and services validated by the inputted preferences and social network of the user and providing users with exclusive personalized suggestions on books, electronic books, authors, book subject matter, book genres, [ music, videos and digital media entertainment ] all for commercial purposes
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"RECOMMENDS"

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, February 6, 2012
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 17, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 17, 2012

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, November 8, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 17, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 17, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10003

Party NameBARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10011

Party NameBARNES & NOBLE BOOKSELLERS, INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10011

Party NameBarnes & Noble College Booksellers, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBasking Ridge, NJ 07920

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, January 30, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 30, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 30, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 30, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 30, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 30, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, January 8, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, January 8, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, January 8, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, January 2, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, July 5, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, July 1, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, June 23, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, February 4, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, April 9, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, April 9, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, April 9, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Friday, April 9, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, April 9, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, April 9, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, September 24, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Sunday, August 16, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Sunday, August 16, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, August 5, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 5, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, February 4, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, January 13, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, July 1, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 1, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 29, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 28, 2014LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, May 27, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, May 3, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, April 15, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, May 2, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 15, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 15, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 20, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 20, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 31, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 18, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, July 18, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, June 28, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, June 27, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, June 26, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 26, 2013TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 26, 2013TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, June 10, 2013NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED
Monday, June 10, 2013SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED
Monday, June 10, 2013SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 28, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, May 28, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 28, 2013CORRESPONDENCE E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 28, 2013SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 28, 2013TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 27, 2012NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Tuesday, November 27, 2012FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 27, 2012FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, November 8, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 7, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 7, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 9, 2012ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, May 7, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, May 7, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, May 7, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, May 7, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 2, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, April 24, 2012APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, April 24, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, February 9, 2012TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Thursday, February 9, 2012TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 7, 2012NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Monday, February 6, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, February 4, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED