IDG BOOKS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, February 1, 1995, 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 74628351. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 17, 2020. 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:

housemark for a full line of books on a wide variety of topics
idg books

General Information


Serial Number74628351
Word MarkIDG BOOKS
Filing DateWednesday, February 1, 1995
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 17, 2020
Registration Number1972550
Registration DateTuesday, May 7, 1996
Mark Drawing3S19 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 13, 1996

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BOOKS"
Goods and Serviceshousemark for a full line of books on a wide variety of topics

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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 17, 2020
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, April 17, 2020CANCELLED 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
Friday, June 15, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Sunday, July 9, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Sunday, July 9, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, July 7, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 11, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, April 11, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, July 29, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, June 5, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, May 7, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 13, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 16, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, November 28, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 12, 1995CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, June 26, 1995NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, June 19, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, June 15, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER