GUIDANCE. NOT GUESSWORK. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, August 28, 2008, a trademark application was filed for GUIDANCE. NOT GUESSWORK. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GUIDANCE. NOT GUESSWORK. trademark a serial number of 77557920. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, July 21, 2017. This trademark is owned by About, Inc.. The GUIDANCE. NOT GUESSWORK. trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Restaurant & Hotel Services, Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Providing information via the Internet in the fields of business, jobs and careers, and information on the purchasing of automobiles, motorcycles and trucks

Providing information via the Internet in the field of finance

Providing information via the Internet in the fields of travel

Providing information via the Internet in the fields of current events, entertainment, education, web based video and internet games, web based computer games, video games, computer games, gaming consoles, parenting concerning education and entertainment of children, sports and recreation

Providing information via the Internet in the fields of computers, computer hardware, the internet, computing, web design, computer operating systems, computer programming, and computer software, computer services and online computer services, namely, creating a repository of information, sites and other resources available on computer networks in fields of general interest; computer services, namely, providing search engines for searching, retrieving, and obtaining data on a global computer network in a wide range of general interest categories

Providing information via the Internet in the fields of food, dining, restaurants

Providing information via the Internet in the fields of health, wellness, gardening and landscaping

Providing information via the Internet in the fields of religion, spirituality, family relationships, dating relationships, interpersonal relationships, personal shopping for others, fashion and style
guidance. not guesswork.

General Information


Serial Number77557920
Word MarkGUIDANCE. NOT GUESSWORK.
Filing DateThursday, August 28, 2008
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, July 21, 2017
Registration Number3888456
Registration DateTuesday, December 14, 2010
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 28, 2010

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding information via the Internet in the fields of business, jobs and careers, and information on the purchasing of automobiles, motorcycles and trucks
Goods and ServicesProviding information via the Internet in the field of finance
Goods and ServicesProviding information via the Internet in the fields of travel
Goods and ServicesProviding information via the Internet in the fields of current events, entertainment, education, web based video and internet games, web based computer games, video games, computer games, gaming consoles, parenting concerning education and entertainment of children, sports and recreation
Goods and ServicesProviding information via the Internet in the fields of computers, computer hardware, the internet, computing, web design, computer operating systems, computer programming, and computer software, computer services and online computer services, namely, creating a repository of information, sites and other resources available on computer networks in fields of general interest; computer services, namely, providing search engines for searching, retrieving, and obtaining data on a global computer network in a wide range of general interest categories
Goods and ServicesProviding information via the Internet in the fields of food, dining, restaurants
Goods and ServicesProviding information via the Internet in the fields of health, wellness, gardening and landscaping
Goods and ServicesProviding information via the Internet in the fields of religion, spirituality, family relationships, dating relationships, interpersonal relationships, personal shopping for others, fashion and style

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 21, 2017
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 25, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 25, 2008

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, July 21, 2017
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 25, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 25, 2008

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 21, 2017
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 25, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 25, 2008

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, July 21, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 25, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 25, 2008

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, July 21, 2017
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 25, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 25, 2008

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 21, 2017
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 25, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 25, 2008

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 21, 2017
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 25, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 25, 2008

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 21, 2017
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, July 25, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, July 25, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAbout, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10036

Party NameAbout, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10011

Party NameAbout, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10011

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, July 21, 2017CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Friday, September 9, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, September 9, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 14, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, March 16, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 16, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 27, 2012APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, December 27, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 14, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 28, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Thursday, September 16, 2010UNDELIVERABLE MAIL - COURTESY COPY MAILED
Wednesday, September 8, 2010NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, August 26, 2010UNDELIVERABLE MAIL - CORRESP. REMAILED
Friday, August 20, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, August 19, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, August 19, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, August 19, 2010EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, August 19, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, January 21, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, January 21, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 21, 2010PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, December 28, 2009WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Friday, December 11, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, December 11, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 11, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, December 10, 2009EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, December 10, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, December 10, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, October 1, 2009ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED
Thursday, October 1, 2009ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED
Tuesday, September 22, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, September 21, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 21, 2009TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, June 15, 2009FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Sunday, June 14, 2009FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, June 11, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, June 11, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 11, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 10, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, December 9, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, December 5, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 2, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM