HOW TO DO IT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 1, 2007, a trademark application was filed for HOW TO DO IT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOW TO DO IT trademark a serial number of 77119441. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, May 1, 2019. This trademark is owned by Barnes & Noble, Inc.. The HOW TO DO IT trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Paper & Printed Material Products categories with the following description:

Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of charts, books, guides and calendars on various how to topics, namely, astrology, baseball rules, beading, bicycle maintenance, blackjack, blogging, bridge, building a website, business etiquette, business writing, buying a car, calligraphy, chess, cooking basics, credit repair, crocheting, digital cameras, digital photos, dog breeds, embroidery, Feng Shui, football rules, freshwater aquariums, golf, grilling and barbecue, guitar chords, ham radio, harmonica, home brewing, home improvement, electrical home improvement, plumbing, house plants, household cleaning and organization, hybrid cars, identity theft, insurance, internet search engines, portable digital music players, jewelry making, knots, marathon training, mortgages, musical instruments, organic cooking, pc basics, performance appraisals, personal bankruptcy, photo editing computer programs, piano, pilates, planning a wedding, planning meals, podcasting, pregnancy, quilting,...

Series of printed charts, books, printed guides and calendars on various how to topics, namely, astrology, baseball rules, beading, bicycle maintenance, blackjack, blogging, bridge, building a website, business etiquette, business writing, buying a car, calligraphy, chess, cooking basics, credit repair, crocheting, digital cameras, digital photos, dog breeds, embroidery, Feng Shui, football rules, freshwater aquariums, golf, grilling and barbecue, guitar chords, ham radio, harmonica, home brewing, home improvement, electrical home improvement, plumbing, house plants, household cleaning and organization, hybrid cars, identity theft, insurance, internet search engines, portable digital music players, jewelry making, knots, marathon training, mortgages, musical instruments, organic cooking, pc basics, performance appraisals, personal bankruptcy, photo editing computer programs, piano, pilates, planning a wedding, planning meals, podcasting, pregnancy, quilting, quitting smoking, reading m...
how to do it

General Information


Serial Number77119441
Word MarkHOW TO DO IT
Filing DateThursday, March 1, 2007
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, May 1, 2019
Registration Number3719001
Registration DateTuesday, December 1, 2009
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 9, 2008

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications in the nature of charts, books, guides and calendars on various how to topics, namely, astrology, baseball rules, beading, bicycle maintenance, blackjack, blogging, bridge, building a website, business etiquette, business writing, buying a car, calligraphy, chess, cooking basics, credit repair, crocheting, digital cameras, digital photos, dog breeds, embroidery, Feng Shui, football rules, freshwater aquariums, golf, grilling and barbecue, guitar chords, ham radio, harmonica, home brewing, home improvement, electrical home improvement, plumbing, house plants, household cleaning and organization, hybrid cars, identity theft, insurance, internet search engines, portable digital music players, jewelry making, knots, marathon training, mortgages, musical instruments, organic cooking, pc basics, performance appraisals, personal bankruptcy, photo editing computer programs, piano, pilates, planning a wedding, planning meals, podcasting, pregnancy, quilting, quitting smoking, reading music, real estate investing, retirement, saltwater aquariums, selling a home, sewing, soccer rules, songwriting, spam, viruses and spyware, starting an online auction business, starting own business, stretching, sushi, Tai Chi, poker and card games, vitamins and nutritional supplements, VOIP, weight loss basics, weight training basics, weight training for abs, legs and butt, weight training for chest, back and arms, and yoga
Goods and ServicesSeries of printed charts, books, printed guides and calendars on various how to topics, namely, astrology, baseball rules, beading, bicycle maintenance, blackjack, blogging, bridge, building a website, business etiquette, business writing, buying a car, calligraphy, chess, cooking basics, credit repair, crocheting, digital cameras, digital photos, dog breeds, embroidery, Feng Shui, football rules, freshwater aquariums, golf, grilling and barbecue, guitar chords, ham radio, harmonica, home brewing, home improvement, electrical home improvement, plumbing, house plants, household cleaning and organization, hybrid cars, identity theft, insurance, internet search engines, portable digital music players, jewelry making, knots, marathon training, mortgages, musical instruments, organic cooking, pc basics, performance appraisals, personal bankruptcy, photo editing computer programs, piano, pilates, planning a wedding, planning meals, podcasting, pregnancy, quilting, quitting smoking, reading music, real estate investing, retirement, saltwater aquariums, selling a home, sewing, soccer rules, songwriting, spam, viruses and spyware, starting an online auction business, starting own business, stretching, sushi, Tai Chi, poker and card games, vitamins and nutritional supplements, VOIP, weight loss basics, weight training basics, weight training for abs, legs and butt, weight training for chest, back and arms and yoga

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, March 6, 2007
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 17, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 17, 2007

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, March 6, 2007
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 17, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 17, 2007

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHACHETTE BOOK GROUP, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10104

Party NameSTERLING PUBLISHING CO., INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10003

Party NameBarnes & Noble, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10011

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

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

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, October 25, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 6, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, June 15, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, June 16, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, June 16, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, June 16, 2007NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 24, 2008FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 4, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 4, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 4, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 3, 2008SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Thursday, January 3, 2008LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 3, 2008NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 3, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, July 3, 2008SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Thursday, July 24, 2008FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, July 24, 2008NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, August 18, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, July 29, 2008TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 29, 2008TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 29, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 29, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, August 18, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, August 18, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, August 18, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, August 30, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 30, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 5, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, September 19, 2008WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, October 21, 2008PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, October 28, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, October 28, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 28, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 28, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 28, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 28, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, October 14, 2009SU - PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 5, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, November 19, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, December 9, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 3, 2009NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, May 29, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, August 26, 2009TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 26, 2009USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, September 18, 2009STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, September 18, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 14, 2009SU - PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 14, 2009NOTIFICATION OF SU - PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 28, 2010TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 28, 2010ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, December 9, 2011TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 14, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 15, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, October 15, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, October 27, 2009ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, October 29, 2009LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, December 1, 2009REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 18, 2010AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, December 9, 2011ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, December 9, 2011TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, December 9, 2011ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, July 24, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, December 1, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, December 19, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, December 22, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, December 22, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, July 24, 2015APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, June 13, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 13, 2017APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Saturday, December 1, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 27, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 1, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 1, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 1, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, May 1, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, September 24, 2020ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, January 25, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, January 25, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, January 25, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 25, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS
Monday, January 25, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, January 25, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, February 23, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, February 23, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, February 23, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, January 23, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 23, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 23, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, January 23, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, January 23, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, January 23, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, January 29, 2025AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, February 5, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, February 5, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 5, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 5, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 5, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, June 23, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, February 4, 2022ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY