IBM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, April 30, 1980, a trademark application was filed for IBM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IBM trademark a serial number of 73261518. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, February 27, 2023. This trademark is owned by International Business Machines Corporation. The IBM trademark is filed in the Chemical Products, Paint Products, Machinery Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Medical Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Construction & Repair Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Educational Services-Namely, Teaching Courses Relating to Data Processing and Computers and Computer Programming [ ; Motion Pictures and Video Tape Library Services ]

Computer Systems; [ Data Processing Machines, Memories, Terminals, Controllers, Input and Output Devices and Combinations of These Devices ; ]Pre-Recorded Computer Programs and Transcribers and Combinations of Data Processing Machines and Programs; [ Tape for Dictation Equipment; ] Magnetic Tape, [ Magnetic Belts, Magnetic Disks,] [ Diskettes, Disk Packs, ] [ Data Modules, Motion Pictures, Recorded Video Tape, and Electronic Components Therefor; ] [ Batteries; ] Data Recording Machines; and for Telecommunications Equipment-, namely, [ Multiplexors, ] Modems [ and Data Communicating Terminals ] and Line Adaptors [; and Books and Periodical Publications in Microfiche Form Containing Articles About Data Processing and Subjects of General Interest ]

[ Printing Machines for Producing Output from Data Processing Equipment ]

[ Pencils, ] [ Data Processing Cards; Machine Recording Paper; Compositor and ] [ Typewriter Ribbon; Image Transfer Paper; ] Books [ and Magazines ] Containing Articles About Data Processing and Subjects of General Interests; Educational Books and Publications-, namely, Text Books and Program Instruction Books for the Design Construction Maintenance Operation and Programming of Data Processing and Word Processing Machines [ ; Typewriters and Type Fonts and Typing Elements for Use on Typewriters and Composing Machines ]

Maintaining Data Processing and Programming Systems, [ Typewriters, Magnetic Media Typewriters; Dictation Equipment, and Copying Equipment; ] and Manufacturing Data Processing Equipment for Others on a Special Contract Basis

[ Ink for Use in, and for Use on Data Processing and Word Processing Equipment ]

Toner and Developer for Copying Machines and Printers

[Medical Instruments and Apparatus-Namely, Blood Cell Separators, Processors and Disposable Plastic Containers Used Therewith for Separating Blood for Use Directly on the Patients by Doctors and Have the Additional Ability to Give Input to Computers; Electrocardiogram Acquisition and Analysis Machines All of which Are Used Directly on the Patients by Doctors and Have the Additional Ability to Give Input to Computers]

[ Leasing of Office Space and Data Processing Systems Engineering ]

General Information


Serial Number73261518
Word MarkIBM
Filing DateWednesday, April 30, 1980
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, February 27, 2023
Registration Number1205090
Registration DateTuesday, August 17, 1982
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 25, 1982

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational Services-Namely, Teaching Courses Relating to Data Processing and Computers and Computer Programming [ ; Motion Pictures and Video Tape Library Services ]
Goods and ServicesComputer Systems; [ Data Processing Machines, Memories, Terminals, Controllers, Input and Output Devices and Combinations of These Devices ; ]Pre-Recorded Computer Programs and Transcribers and Combinations of Data Processing Machines and Programs; [ Tape for Dictation Equipment; ] Magnetic Tape, [ Magnetic Belts, Magnetic Disks,] [ Diskettes, Disk Packs, ] [ Data Modules, Motion Pictures, Recorded Video Tape, and Electronic Components Therefor; ] [ Batteries; ] Data Recording Machines; and for Telecommunications Equipment-, namely, [ Multiplexors, ] Modems [ and Data Communicating Terminals ] and Line Adaptors [; and Books and Periodical Publications in Microfiche Form Containing Articles About Data Processing and Subjects of General Interest ]
Goods and Services[ Printing Machines for Producing Output from Data Processing Equipment ]
Goods and Services[ Pencils, ] [ Data Processing Cards; Machine Recording Paper; Compositor and ] [ Typewriter Ribbon; Image Transfer Paper; ] Books [ and Magazines ] Containing Articles About Data Processing and Subjects of General Interests; Educational Books and Publications-, namely, Text Books and Program Instruction Books for the Design Construction Maintenance Operation and Programming of Data Processing and Word Processing Machines [ ; Typewriters and Type Fonts and Typing Elements for Use on Typewriters and Composing Machines ]
Goods and ServicesMaintaining Data Processing and Programming Systems, [ Typewriters, Magnetic Media Typewriters; Dictation Equipment, and Copying Equipment; ] and Manufacturing Data Processing Equipment for Others on a Special Contract Basis
Goods and Services[ Ink for Use in, and for Use on Data Processing and Word Processing Equipment ]
Goods and ServicesToner and Developer for Copying Machines and Printers
Goods and Services[Medical Instruments and Apparatus-Namely, Blood Cell Separators, Processors and Disposable Plastic Containers Used Therewith for Separating Blood for Use Directly on the Patients by Doctors and Have the Additional Ability to Give Input to Computers; Electrocardiogram Acquisition and Analysis Machines All of which Are Used Directly on the Patients by Doctors and Have the Additional Ability to Give Input to Computers]
Goods and Services[ Leasing of Office Space and Data Processing Systems Engineering ]
Lining/Stippling StatementThe lines shown on the drawing are a part of the mark and they are not intended to represent color.

Classification Information


International Class001 - Chemicals used in industry, science and photography, as well as in agriculture, horticulture and forestry; unprocessed artificial resins; unprocessed plastics; manures; fire extinguishing compositions; tempering and soldering preparations; chemical substances for preserving foodstuffs; tanning substances; adhesives used in industry.
US Class Codes006
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 17, 1982
Primary Code001
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 1976

International Class002 - Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants; mordants; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for painters, decorators, printers and artists.
US Class Codes006, 011, 016
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, September 15, 2012
Primary Code002
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1975
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1975

International Class007 - Machines and machine tools; motors and engines (except for land vehicles); machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles); agricultural implements other than hand-operated; incubators for eggs.
US Class Codes013, 019, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034, 035
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, February 27, 2023
Primary Code007
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1971
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1971

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, August 17, 1982
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1970
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1970

International Class010 - Surgical, medical, dental, and veterinary apparatus and instruments, artificial limbs, eyes, and teeth; orthopedic articles; suture materials.
US Class Codes026, 039, 044
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, December 12, 1988
Primary Code010
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 2, 1973
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 2, 1973

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, August 17, 1982
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1968
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1968

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 17, 1982
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1975
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1975

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 17, 1982
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, May 1, 1967
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, May 1, 1967

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, September 15, 2012
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1975
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1975

Trademark Owner History


Party NameInternational Business Machines Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Party NameInternational Business Machines Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Party NameInternational Business Machines Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, February 27, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Monday, February 27, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, February 27, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Monday, February 27, 2023REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, February 27, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, August 9, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 17, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 25, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 25, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, September 15, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Saturday, September 15, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, September 15, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Saturday, September 15, 2012REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, August 17, 2012REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, September 7, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 17, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 2, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, June 12, 2008NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, April 1, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, October 11, 2002REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, October 11, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, July 15, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, July 15, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, December 12, 1988REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, October 21, 1988RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION
Wednesday, September 28, 1988POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Monday, July 25, 1988REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED
Tuesday, August 17, 1982REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 25, 1982PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION