CLIFFS NOTES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 4, 1999, a trademark application was filed for CLIFFS NOTES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CLIFFS NOTES trademark a serial number of 75814279. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, January 6, 2022. This trademark is owned by IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.. The CLIFFS NOTES trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

[ pre-recorded computer software containing information on standardized test preparation, tutorials and study aids on a wide variety of subjects; multimedia software recorded on CD-ROM featuring study guides, tutorials in the field of literature, math, science, standardized testing, and occupational exams and testing; CD-ROM cases; decorative magnets ]

[ toy flying discs; toy stuffed animals ]

study guides on a wide variety of topics, including literature, math, science, standardized testing, and occupational exams and testing [ ; pens; highlighting markers; drafting and drawing rulers; calendars, posters; and paper banners ]
cliffs notes

General Information


Serial Number75814279
Word MarkCLIFFS NOTES
Filing DateMonday, October 4, 1999
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, January 6, 2022
Registration Number2497612
Registration DateTuesday, October 16, 2001
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 24, 2001

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ pre-recorded computer software containing information on standardized test preparation, tutorials and study aids on a wide variety of subjects; multimedia software recorded on CD-ROM featuring study guides, tutorials in the field of literature, math, science, standardized testing, and occupational exams and testing; CD-ROM cases; decorative magnets ]
Goods and Services[ toy flying discs; toy stuffed animals ]
Goods and Servicesstudy guides on a wide variety of topics, including literature, math, science, standardized testing, and occupational exams and testing [ ; pens; highlighting markers; drafting and drawing rulers; calendars, posters; and paper banners ]
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"NOTES"

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, October 24, 2007
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1997

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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 4, 2000
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1957
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1957

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, January 6, 2022
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1961
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1961

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLEARNEO, INC.
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressREDWOOD CITY, CA 94063

Party NameCOURSE HERO, INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressREDWOOD CITY, CA 94063

Party NameHOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING COMPANY
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBoston, MA 02110

Party NameWILEY PUBLISHING, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHOBOKEN, NJ 07030

Party NameIDG Books Worldwide, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFoster City, CA 94404

Party NameIDG Books Worldwide, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFoster City, CA 94404

Party NameIDG Books Worldwide, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFoster City, CA 94404

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 25, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, January 6, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Thursday, January 6, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, January 6, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, January 6, 2022REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, January 6, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 27, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, July 26, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, July 26, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, July 26, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, July 26, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, July 26, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 21, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, October 16, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 11, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 5, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 5, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 24, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 24, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 23, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 23, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 13, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 14, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, November 18, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, November 18, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, November 18, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 19, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, October 13, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 20, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, December 17, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 17, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 24, 2007REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, October 19, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 11, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, October 11, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 14, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, January 19, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, October 15, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 12, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 16, 2001REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 24, 2001PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 11, 2001NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, April 18, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 22, 2000FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, August 29, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, February 29, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, February 28, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER