BRITANNICA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 20, 1987, a trademark application was filed for BRITANNICA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BRITANNICA trademark a serial number of 73661840. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, April 22, 2019. This trademark is owned by ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, INC.. The BRITANNICA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ CINEMATOGRAPHIC MOTION PICTURE FILMS, PHOTOGRAPH SLIDES, CINEMATOGRAPHIC FILM STRIPS,] PRERECORDED AUDIO AND VIDEO CASSETTES AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS

EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, NAMELY ENCYCLOPEDIAS, DICTIONARIES, ATLASES, REFERENCE BOOKS, BOOKLETS, CHARTS, POSTERS, MANUALS AND PAMPHLETS

[ EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, namely, CONDUCTING CLASSES, COURSES AND SEMINARS AND PROVIDING TUTORING TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN ALL AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE ]

[RETAIL OUTLET DISTRIBUTORSHIP AND MAIL ORDER SERVICES IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS]
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General Information


Serial Number73661840
Word MarkBRITANNICA
Filing DateWednesday, May 20, 1987
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, April 22, 2019
Registration Number1506869
Registration DateTuesday, October 4, 1988
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 12, 1988

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ CINEMATOGRAPHIC MOTION PICTURE FILMS, PHOTOGRAPH SLIDES, CINEMATOGRAPHIC FILM STRIPS,] PRERECORDED AUDIO AND VIDEO CASSETTES AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS
Goods and ServicesEDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, NAMELY ENCYCLOPEDIAS, DICTIONARIES, ATLASES, REFERENCE BOOKS, BOOKLETS, CHARTS, POSTERS, MANUALS AND PAMPHLETS
Goods and Services[ EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, namely, CONDUCTING CLASSES, COURSES AND SEMINARS AND PROVIDING TUTORING TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN ALL AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE ]
Goods and Services[RETAIL OUTLET DISTRIBUTORSHIP AND MAIL ORDER SERVICES IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS]

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 DateThursday, July 16, 1987
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1942
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1942

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 Codes038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 16, 1987
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1877
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1877

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, December 5, 1994
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1962
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1962

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, October 11, 2008
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1937
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1937

Trademark Owner History


Party NameENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60611

Party NameENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60604

Party NameENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHICAGO, IL 60604

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, April 22, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, April 22, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, April 22, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, April 22, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, March 20, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 4, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, October 11, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, October 11, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Saturday, October 11, 2008REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, September 29, 2008REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, October 1, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, September 29, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 10, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, April 9, 2008ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, September 30, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 5, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, December 5, 1994REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, June 15, 1994REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, October 4, 1988REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 12, 1988PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, June 10, 1988NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, April 8, 1988APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 6, 1988EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, February 5, 1988CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 6, 1988FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, October 7, 1987CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 20, 1987NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, August 7, 1987ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER