DEAR ABBY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, November 18, 2003, a trademark application was filed for DEAR ABBY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DEAR ABBY trademark a serial number of 78329736. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, May 16, 2025. This trademark is owned by Phillips-Van Buren. The DEAR ABBY trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

Printed and on-line publications, namely, articles, circulars, columns, magazines, newsletters, calendars and pamphlets featuring information regarding career, etiquette, workplace issues, goal setting, health issues, namely, sexuality, self-confidence, self-esteem, fitness, diet, exercise, therapy, body image, drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, sobriety, puberty, relationships, namely, leadership, citizenship, internet dating, singles, family, siblings, care giving, elderly, single mothers and fathers, blended families, weddings, friendship, incest, racism, domestic violence, support for families of prisoners, surviving divorce, sex, gay rights, effective communication, acts of kindness, adoption, empowering men and women, coping with trauma, funeral matters, crisis management, death, holiday coping, grief, life and death, finance, namely, money, savings, investments, credit, debt, college, travel, cultures and religion, grammar, fraud, urban legends, pet care and safety, tributes, viol...
dear abby

General Information


Serial Number78329736
Word MarkDEAR ABBY
Filing DateTuesday, November 18, 2003
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, May 16, 2025
Registration Number2913137
Registration DateTuesday, December 21, 2004
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 28, 2004

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 1, after the word Van Buren, " Inc" should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesPrinted and on-line publications, namely, articles, circulars, columns, magazines, newsletters, calendars and pamphlets featuring information regarding career, etiquette, workplace issues, goal setting, health issues, namely, sexuality, self-confidence, self-esteem, fitness, diet, exercise, therapy, body image, drugs, alcohol, substance abuse, sobriety, puberty, relationships, namely, leadership, citizenship, internet dating, singles, family, siblings, care giving, elderly, single mothers and fathers, blended families, weddings, friendship, incest, racism, domestic violence, support for families of prisoners, surviving divorce, sex, gay rights, effective communication, acts of kindness, adoption, empowering men and women, coping with trauma, funeral matters, crisis management, death, holiday coping, grief, life and death, finance, namely, money, savings, investments, credit, debt, college, travel, cultures and religion, grammar, fraud, urban legends, pet care and safety, tributes, violence, safety, entertaining, letters, correspondence, books, socializing, organization, household management, cooking, recipes, personal growth, students and school

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 DateThursday, December 11, 2003
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 9, 1956
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 9, 1956

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePhillips-Van Buren, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90067

Party NamePhillips-Van Buren
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90067

Party NamePhillips-Van Buren
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90067

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, December 11, 2003NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, July 6, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 6, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 6, 2004AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, July 26, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 18, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 1, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, July 26, 2004LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, September 28, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 5, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, October 28, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, October 28, 2005CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Monday, July 26, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, September 8, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, December 21, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 5, 2005SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, May 11, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, July 7, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, July 21, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, December 21, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, December 13, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 7, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 7, 2006APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, May 7, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, July 21, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, July 21, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, July 21, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, May 16, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 16, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, May 16, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, May 16, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED