DIF Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, May 12, 1983, a trademark application was filed for DIF with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DIF trademark a serial number of 73425559. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Wednesday, June 12, 1991. This trademark is owned by Software Arts Products Corp.. The DIF trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

Periodically Updated Pamphlets Containing the Technical Specifications and Program Lists for a Standard Format for Data Interchange Between Computer Programs

General Information


Serial Number73425559
Word MarkDIF
Filing DateThursday, May 12, 1983
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateWednesday, June 12, 1991
Registration Number1319307
Registration DateTuesday, February 12, 1985
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 21, 1984

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPeriodically Updated Pamphlets Containing the Technical Specifications and Program Lists for a Standard Format for Data Interchange Between Computer Programs

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 Codes038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateWednesday, June 12, 1991
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 31, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 31, 1981

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSoftware Arts Products Corp.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWellesley, MA 02181

Party NameSoftware Arts Products Corp.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWellesley, MA 02181

Party NameSoftware Arts Products Corp.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWellesley, MA 02181

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, June 12, 1991CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, July 7, 1987MISCELLANEOUS PAPER
Tuesday, July 7, 1987MISCELLANEOUS PAPER
Tuesday, February 12, 1985REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 21, 1984PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 19, 1984NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, May 8, 1984APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 23, 1984CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, November 28, 1983NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, November 22, 1983ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER