CLIFFSNOTES.COM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, November 17, 1999, a trademark application was filed for CLIFFSNOTES.COM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CLIFFSNOTES.COM trademark a serial number of 75851184. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, March 18, 2016. This trademark is owned by IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.. The CLIFFSNOTES.COM trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Books, study guides and manuals on a wide variety of topics; printed marketing materials, namely catalogs, brochures and printed paper signs

Providing a web site featuring information and advice in the fields of financial planning and management, personal finance, investments, credit, loans, home buying and selling

Providing a web site featuring information in the fields of entertainment, education, study tools, test preparation, college preparation, music, and sports

Providing a web site featuring information and advice in the fields of computers, computer software, computer hardware, the Internet, electronic devices, careers, life skills and car buying and selling
cliffsnotes.com

General Information


Serial Number75851184
Word MarkCLIFFSNOTES.COM
Filing DateWednesday, November 17, 1999
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, March 18, 2016
Registration Number2985633
Registration DateTuesday, August 16, 2005
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 16, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesBooks, study guides and manuals on a wide variety of topics; printed marketing materials, namely catalogs, brochures and printed paper signs
Goods and ServicesProviding a web site featuring information and advice in the fields of financial planning and management, personal finance, investments, credit, loans, home buying and selling
Goods and ServicesProviding a web site featuring information in the fields of entertainment, education, study tools, test preparation, college preparation, music, and sports
Goods and ServicesProviding a web site featuring information and advice in the fields of computers, computer software, computer hardware, the Internet, electronic devices, careers, life skills and car buying and selling
Pseudo MarkCLIFFS NOTES

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 18, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 30, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 30, 1999

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 18, 2016
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 30, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 30, 1999

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 18, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 30, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 30, 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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 18, 2016
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 30, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 30, 1999

Trademark Owner History


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

Party NameJOHN WILEY & SONS, INC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHoboken, NJ 07030

Party NameWILEY PUBLISHING, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHoboken, NJ 07030

Party NameWILEY PUBLISHING, INC.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHoboken, NJ 07030

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
Friday, March 18, 2016CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, March 13, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 14, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, October 3, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, October 3, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, October 3, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, September 27, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 6, 2011POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, September 1, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, July 22, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, July 22, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 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, February 14, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, August 16, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 5, 2005LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, July 5, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, June 24, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, June 16, 2005ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, June 16, 2005AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Thursday, June 2, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 2, 2005TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, December 3, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 3, 2004SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Friday, December 3, 2004PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Thursday, January 15, 2004PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED
Thursday, October 14, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 13, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, January 15, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, November 14, 2003ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Tuesday, August 12, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 1, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, March 14, 2003STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, January 9, 2003USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, January 9, 2003TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 9, 2002NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 16, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 27, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 25, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 21, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 30, 2001FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Monday, March 12, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 11, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, May 2, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, April 28, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 24, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER