DEX · YP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, July 28, 2017, a trademark application was filed for DEX · YP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DEX · YP trademark a serial number of 87546585. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, April 16, 2019. This trademark is owned by Dex Media, Inc.. The DEX · YP trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Communications software for connecting social activities and social networks; Downloadable software for providing consumer information, namely, compilations, rankings, ratings, reviews, referrals and recommendations relating to businesses, restaurants, service providers, events, public services and government agencies, parks and recreational areas, religious organizations and nonprofit organizations

printed publications, namely, telephone directories, local service and activity guides, business directories and city directories; printed guides, namely, restaurant guides and shopping guides; coupon books; publications, namely, business listing/profile directories; postcards that promote the goods and services of others; printed materials, namely, a directory containing listings of web site addresses and classified advertisements for goods and services provided via a global computer network by the addresses listed; and magazines featuring information in the fields of business, advertising, and marketing

Advertising, promotion and marketing services based upon analysis of traditional, online and social media advertising, marketing and promotional activities of others; marketing consulting, namely, development of marketing programs to increase referrals to websites of others and to increase the rankings of the websites of others through search engine, website, and social media referral traffic analysis and reporting; marketing services provided by means of indirect methods of marketing communications, namely, social media, search engine marketing, internet marketing, and other forms of passive, sharable or viral communications channels; marketing consulting services, namely, evaluation of current marketing programs; customer relationship management, appointment scheduling services, email and text reminder services for promotional, marketing and business purposes, tracking customer activity for others for business and marketing purposes; business consulting and management services in the...

Entertainment services in the nature of multimedia production services, namely, videography services; providing online, non-downloadable webcasts in the field of software, marketing and advertising

Designing and developing the websites of others on a computer server for a global computer network; computer services and website consulting services, namely, designing, developing, hosting and maintaining the websites of others on a computer server for a global computer network, commerce websites and customer databases; technical support services, namely, installation, administration, and troubleshooting of web and database applications; Computer services, namely, providing search platforms to allow users to request content from and receive content to a mobile device; creating indexes of information, sites, and other resources available on computer networks for access via a mobile device; computer services, namely, providing search engines for obtaining data on a mobile device; consulting and advice in the field of designing, developing, hosting, maintaining, and managing online commerce websites; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software that enables users to acce...
dex · yp

General Information


Serial Number87546585
Word MarkDEX · YP
Filing DateFriday, July 28, 2017
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, April 16, 2019
Registration Number5728646
Registration DateTuesday, April 16, 2019
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 29, 2018

Trademark Statements


In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/18/1997
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/18/1997
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/18/1997
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/18/1997
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/18/1997
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/18/1997
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/18/1997
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/18/1997
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/18/1997
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 01/18/1997
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"YP"
Description of MarkThe mark consists of "dex" and "yp" with a dot between the two.
Goods and ServicesCommunications software for connecting social activities and social networks; Downloadable software for providing consumer information, namely, compilations, rankings, ratings, reviews, referrals and recommendations relating to businesses, restaurants, service providers, events, public services and government agencies, parks and recreational areas, religious organizations and nonprofit organizations
Goods and Servicesprinted publications, namely, telephone directories, local service and activity guides, business directories and city directories; printed guides, namely, restaurant guides and shopping guides; coupon books; publications, namely, business listing/profile directories; postcards that promote the goods and services of others; printed materials, namely, a directory containing listings of web site addresses and classified advertisements for goods and services provided via a global computer network by the addresses listed; and magazines featuring information in the fields of business, advertising, and marketing
Goods and ServicesAdvertising, promotion and marketing services based upon analysis of traditional, online and social media advertising, marketing and promotional activities of others; marketing consulting, namely, development of marketing programs to increase referrals to websites of others and to increase the rankings of the websites of others through search engine, website, and social media referral traffic analysis and reporting; marketing services provided by means of indirect methods of marketing communications, namely, social media, search engine marketing, internet marketing, and other forms of passive, sharable or viral communications channels; marketing consulting services, namely, evaluation of current marketing programs; customer relationship management, appointment scheduling services, email and text reminder services for promotional, marketing and business purposes, tracking customer activity for others for business and marketing purposes; business consulting and management services in the field of online reputation management for individuals, companies and brands; branding services, namely, the consulting, management, marketing and protection of brands and names for businesses and individuals; promoting the goods and services of others through search engine, website, and internet referral traffic analysis and reporting; search engine, website, and internet marketing services; website optimization services; and electronic yellow page directory services, namely, providing online and wireless directory information service about web sites and physical locations of establishments featuring hyperlinks to other web sites; telephone directory and advertising services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others via the preparation and dissemination of advertisements and listings and via consulting services related thereto, and placing such advertisements and listings in printed publications and directories, and in on-line publications and directories; Providing telephone directory information via the internet; shoppers' guide information; advertising and publicity services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others through video and audio means; business marketing and direct mail consulting services and direct mail consulting services; telephone directory information; and telephone directory information featuring business listings and business information via cell phones or other mobile devices; Search engine optimization for sales promotion ; providing online non-downloadable publications that feature advertisements for the goods and services of others, namely, telephone directories in the fields of business, residential, commercial and government; production of videos and audio for the purpose of promoting the goods and services of others
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services in the nature of multimedia production services, namely, videography services; providing online, non-downloadable webcasts in the field of software, marketing and advertising
Goods and ServicesDesigning and developing the websites of others on a computer server for a global computer network; computer services and website consulting services, namely, designing, developing, hosting and maintaining the websites of others on a computer server for a global computer network, commerce websites and customer databases; technical support services, namely, installation, administration, and troubleshooting of web and database applications; Computer services, namely, providing search platforms to allow users to request content from and receive content to a mobile device; creating indexes of information, sites, and other resources available on computer networks for access via a mobile device; computer services, namely, providing search engines for obtaining data on a mobile device; consulting and advice in the field of designing, developing, hosting, maintaining, and managing online commerce websites; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software that enables users to access and manage their on-line business accounts on their mobile devices; and Providing online non-downloadable software for customer relationship management services, namely, software for managing a business' interactions with customers by appointment scheduling, email marketing, and building and managing customer lists and preferences; providing a website featuring technology that enables users to share videos promoting goods and services

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 DateWednesday, August 2, 2017
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 23, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 23, 2017

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 DateWednesday, August 2, 2017
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 23, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 23, 2017

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 2, 2017
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 23, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 23, 2017

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, August 2, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 23, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 23, 2017

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 DateWednesday, August 2, 2017
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 23, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 23, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHRYV, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDFW AIRPORT, TX 752619810

Party NameDex Media, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDFW Airport, TX 752619810

Party NameDex Media, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDFW Airport, TX 752619810

Party NameDex Media, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressDFW Airport, TX 752619810

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, March 10, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 3, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 4, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, April 16, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 12, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Saturday, March 9, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, February 19, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, January 28, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, February 19, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, January 28, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Saturday, January 26, 2019NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, January 24, 2019EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, January 24, 2019EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, January 24, 2019TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 24, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 29, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 29, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 9, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 25, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 25, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, April 25, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 25, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 25, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, April 3, 2018PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, March 20, 2018WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Thursday, March 8, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, March 8, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, March 8, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, March 8, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, March 8, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, March 1, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 28, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 28, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, February 15, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 15, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 29, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 29, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 29, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 29, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 2, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Tuesday, August 1, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM