ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, April 19, 2007, a trademark application was filed for ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA trademark a serial number of 77160398. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, May 15, 2019. This trademark is owned by Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.. The ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Communication Services, Personal, Legal & Social Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Syndication of educational reference materials, namely, encyclopedias, year books, dictionaries and other reference materials; publishing of handbooks and training documents in the field of education; arranging professional workshops and training courses in the field of education, educational film distribution; development of curriculum standards for use by educators; community outreach services in the field of education, namely, providing encyclopedias, textbooks, and other reference materials to community members

Prerecorded audio and video cassettes, DVD Roms, CD-Roms, and DVDs, all containing educational material and general knowledge; computer programs for instruction and dissemination of educational material and general knowledge; downloadable electronic newsletters in the field of education and general knowledge

Educational materials for adults and children, namely, encyclopedias, atlases and reference books in the field of general knowledge

Computer services, namely, providing access to computer databases of information dealing with educational reference materials for adults and children in the field of encyclopedias, year books, dictionaries and other reference materials

Licensing of intellectual property to international third parties

Online technical support services for users of website and software, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems
encyclopaedia britannica

General Information


Serial Number77160398
Word MarkENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA
Filing DateThursday, April 19, 2007
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, May 15, 2019
Registration Number3762013
Registration DateTuesday, March 23, 2010
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 5, 2010

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesSyndication of educational reference materials, namely, encyclopedias, year books, dictionaries and other reference materials; publishing of handbooks and training documents in the field of education; arranging professional workshops and training courses in the field of education, educational film distribution; development of curriculum standards for use by educators; community outreach services in the field of education, namely, providing encyclopedias, textbooks, and other reference materials to community members
Goods and ServicesPrerecorded audio and video cassettes, DVD Roms, CD-Roms, and DVDs, all containing educational material and general knowledge; computer programs for instruction and dissemination of educational material and general knowledge; downloadable electronic newsletters in the field of education and general knowledge
Goods and ServicesEducational materials for adults and children, namely, encyclopedias, atlases and reference books in the field of general knowledge
Goods and ServicesComputer services, namely, providing access to computer databases of information dealing with educational reference materials for adults and children in the field of encyclopedias, year books, dictionaries and other reference materials
Pseudo MarkENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA
Goods and ServicesLicensing of intellectual property to international third parties
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"ENCYCLOPAEDIA" FOR THE GOODS ENCYLOPEDIAS IN INTERNATIONAL CLASS 16 AND FOR GOODS IN CLASS 9 TO THE EXTENT THE CONTENT IS ENCYCLOPEDIC.
Goods and ServicesOnline technical support services for users of website and software, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems

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 DateTuesday, April 24, 2007
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 1, 1966
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 1, 1966

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 DateTuesday, April 24, 2007
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 1, 1878
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 1, 1878

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 24, 2007
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 30, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 30, 1999

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 24, 2007
Primary Code045
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 24, 2007
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 24, 2007
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 1, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 1, 1997

Trademark Owner History


Party NameEncyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60654

Party NameEncyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60610

Party NameEncyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60610

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, May 15, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 15, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, May 15, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 15, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, April 11, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, March 23, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, October 20, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, October 20, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, October 20, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 16, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, August 12, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, August 12, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 23, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 5, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 5, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 2, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 1, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 27, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, November 27, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 19, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, November 13, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, June 5, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 5, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, June 5, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 29, 2009PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, May 22, 2009WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Saturday, May 9, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, May 8, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 8, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, May 8, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 5, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, April 28, 2009TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, November 3, 2008NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, November 3, 2008FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, November 3, 2008FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, October 8, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, October 8, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 8, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 8, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 8, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 8, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, March 14, 2008AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, March 14, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 13, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, February 15, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 14, 2007NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 14, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 14, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, August 4, 2007NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, August 4, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, August 4, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, August 2, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, April 25, 2007NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Tuesday, April 24, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED