CLIFFSNOTES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, December 15, 1999, a trademark application was filed for CLIFFSNOTES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CLIFFSNOTES trademark a serial number of 75871303. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, September 30, 2022. This trademark is owned by IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.. The CLIFFSNOTES trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Providing websites on the Internet featuring information in the fields of [ entertainment, ] education, study tools, test preparation, college preparation, music and sports

Books and study guides on a wide variety of topics; tutorials in the fields of literature, math, science, standardized testing, and occupational exams and testing [ ; pens; highlighting markers; drafting and drawing rulers; calendars; posters; paper banners ]

[ Clothing, namely, t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats ]

Providing websites on the Internet featuring information in the fields of financial planning and management, personal finance, investments, credit, loans and home buying and selling

Providing websites on the Internet featuring information in the fields of [ computers, computer software, computer hardware, ] the Internet, electronic devices, careers, life skills, and car buying and selling
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General Information


Serial Number75871303
Word MarkCLIFFSNOTES
Filing DateWednesday, December 15, 1999
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, September 30, 2022
Registration Number2652306
Registration DateTuesday, November 19, 2002
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 4, 2001

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding websites on the Internet featuring information in the fields of [ entertainment, ] education, study tools, test preparation, college preparation, music and sports
Goods and ServicesBooks and study guides on a wide variety of topics; tutorials in the fields of literature, math, science, standardized testing, and occupational exams and testing [ ; pens; highlighting markers; drafting and drawing rulers; calendars; posters; paper banners ]
Goods and Services[ Clothing, namely, t-shirts, sweatshirts and hats ]
Goods and ServicesProviding websites on the Internet featuring information in the fields of financial planning and management, personal finance, investments, credit, loans and home buying and selling
Goods and ServicesProviding websites on the Internet featuring information in the fields of [ computers, computer software, computer hardware, ] the Internet, electronic devices, careers, life skills, and car buying and selling

Classification Information


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 DateMonday, March 27, 2000
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, July 31, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, July 31, 1999

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 30, 2022
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1999

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 13, 2001
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 31, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 31, 1999

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, March 27, 2000
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 31, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 31, 1999

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, March 27, 2000
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 31, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 31, 1999

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLEARNEO, INC.
Party Type35 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressREDWOOD CITY, CA 94063

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

Party NameHoughton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBoston, MA 02110

Party NameHOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING COMPANY
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBOSTON, MA 021163764

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, February 15, 2023AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, September 30, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, September 30, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, September 30, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, September 30, 2022REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, September 30, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 5, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, November 19, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
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
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
Tuesday, December 4, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 4, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, December 4, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, December 4, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 14, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, November 2, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 20, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, November 4, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, October 23, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 21, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 19, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, December 17, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 17, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 14, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, October 15, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 12, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 19, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 19, 2002ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, September 17, 2002STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, August 26, 2002USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, August 26, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 26, 2002NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 4, 2001PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 14, 2001NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, August 13, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, August 2, 2001EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, June 18, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 18, 2000FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, December 1, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 7, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, June 2, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 25, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER