IBM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, August 25, 2017, 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 79223221. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Wednesday, May 21, 2025. This trademark is owned by International Business Machines Corporation. The IBM trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Leather Products categories with the following description:

[ Computer hardware, namely, computers, computer servers, and storage apparatus, namely, high-speed storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network; computer programs for use in controlling the operation and execution of computer systems, software and computer networks; computer programs for connecting computer systems and networks, servers and disparate storage apparatus; operating system software; computer programs for connecting computers to one another and for enabling computing across a globally accessible computer network; computer programs for managing existing systems, software and processes in an information technology environment and instruction manuals sold as a unit; cloud computing system, namely, a network integrating computer hardware and software for dynamic provisioning, virtualization and consumption metering of computer resources; mobile telephone cases, magnet sets, keyboards and replacement parts compr...

[ Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins; luggage and ] drawstring bags; [ whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals; luggage and transport bags; suitcases; trunks as luggage; traveling bags; sling bags for carrying infants; satchels; business card cases; ] wallets; [ boxes and cases of leather or leather board; shoulder bags, ] luggage tags [; address labels for luggage in the nature of baggage tags, umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks ]

[ Printed matter, namely, books, pamphlets, newsletters, instruction manuals, written presentations, instructional and teaching materials, all in the field of computers, computer services, information technology and electronic business transactions via a global computer network; newspapers; pencil sets; paper and cardboard; printed photographs; stationery; artists' and drawing materials, namely, drawing pads and drawing paper; printed instructional or teaching materials in the field of information technology; plastic films and bags for wrapping and packaging; transfers being decalcomanias ]
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General Information


Serial Number79223221
Word MarkIBM
Filing DateFriday, August 25, 2017
Status707 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateWednesday, May 21, 2025
Registration Number5624730
Registration DateTuesday, December 11, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 25, 2018

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a design comprising a stylized eye, followed by a stylized bee, followed by a stylized letter "M".
Goods and Services[ Computer hardware, namely, computers, computer servers, and storage apparatus, namely, high-speed storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network; computer programs for use in controlling the operation and execution of computer systems, software and computer networks; computer programs for connecting computer systems and networks, servers and disparate storage apparatus; operating system software; computer programs for connecting computers to one another and for enabling computing across a globally accessible computer network; computer programs for managing existing systems, software and processes in an information technology environment and instruction manuals sold as a unit; cloud computing system, namely, a network integrating computer hardware and software for dynamic provisioning, virtualization and consumption metering of computer resources; mobile telephone cases, magnet sets, keyboards and replacement parts comprising keyboard keys and stickers for keyboards sold in connection therewith ]
Goods and Services[ Leather and imitations of leather; animal skins; luggage and ] drawstring bags; [ whips, harness and saddlery; collars, leashes and clothing for animals; luggage and transport bags; suitcases; trunks as luggage; traveling bags; sling bags for carrying infants; satchels; business card cases; ] wallets; [ boxes and cases of leather or leather board; shoulder bags, ] luggage tags [; address labels for luggage in the nature of baggage tags, umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks ]
Goods and Services[ Printed matter, namely, books, pamphlets, newsletters, instruction manuals, written presentations, instructional and teaching materials, all in the field of computers, computer services, information technology and electronic business transactions via a global computer network; newspapers; pencil sets; paper and cardboard; printed photographs; stationery; artists' and drawing materials, namely, drawing pads and drawing paper; printed instructional or teaching materials in the field of information technology; plastic films and bags for wrapping and packaging; transfers being decalcomanias ]
Pseudo MarkINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, May 21, 2025
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, May 21, 2025
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, December 19, 2017
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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
Tuesday, December 19, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, December 14, 2017SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Monday, December 18, 2017LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, December 19, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, December 21, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, December 22, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Saturday, December 23, 2017APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Thursday, January 11, 2018REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Thursday, January 11, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Saturday, January 27, 2018REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, July 10, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 10, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 11, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 12, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 31, 2018WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, August 1, 2018PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, August 2, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, August 13, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, August 21, 2018LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, September 5, 2018NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, September 5, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 5, 2018NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Friday, September 21, 2018NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, September 25, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 25, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Monday, October 1, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 11, 2019FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Monday, March 18, 2019FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Tuesday, December 11, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 11, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, March 18, 2019FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Friday, April 5, 2019FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, September 17, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, September 17, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 11, 2024TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Thursday, January 2, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 7, 2025OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Monday, May 12, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, May 12, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, May 12, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 21, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED
Monday, May 12, 2025TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, May 14, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 21, 2025OFFICE ACTION ISSUED- NO RESPONSE REQUIRED POU
Wednesday, August 27, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 27, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 21, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 27, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 27, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Wednesday, September 10, 2025PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Wednesday, August 27, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED