IDG BOOKS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, June 29, 1992, a trademark application was filed for IDG BOOKS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IDG BOOKS trademark a serial number of 74289259. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, February 12, 2016. This trademark is owned by International Data Group, Inc.. The IDG BOOKS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

paper goods and printed matter; namely, books, magazines, newsletters, journals, manuals, brochures and pamphlets in the fields of computers, computing and information services
idg books

General Information


Serial Number74289259
Word MarkIDG BOOKS
Filing DateMonday, June 29, 1992
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, February 12, 2016
Registration Number1781372
Registration DateTuesday, July 13, 1993
Mark Drawing3S19 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 20, 1993

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BOOKS"
Goods and Servicespaper goods and printed matter; namely, books, magazines, newsletters, journals, manuals, brochures and pamphlets in the fields of computers, computing and information services

Classification Information


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 Codes037, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 12, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 30, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 30, 1992

Trademark Owner History


Party NameInternational Data Group, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFramingham, MA 01701

Party NameInternational Data Group, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFramingham, MA 01701

Party NameInternational Data Group, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFramingham, MA 01701

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 12, 2016CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, June 27, 2012ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 13, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 21, 2010ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 11, 2009CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, October 9, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Saturday, October 4, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, October 4, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, July 14, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, July 14, 2003FAX RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 2, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 14, 1998REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, July 24, 1998REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, July 13, 1993REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 20, 1993PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, March 19, 1993NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, October 7, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 17, 1992EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, September 16, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER