JW.ORG Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, April 5, 2013, a trademark application was filed for JW.ORG with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the JW.ORG trademark a serial number of 85896124. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, October 21, 2021. This trademark is owned by Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. The JW.ORG trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Digital media in the field of religious education, namely, [ pre-recorded video discs, digital versatile disks, ] downloadable audio and video recordings, [ DVDs, and high definition discs, ] all featuring religious information relating to the tenets of the Jehovah's Witnesses denomination

Printed materials in the field of religious education, namely, [ books,] magazines, [ brochures, ] booklets, tracts, [ calendars, informational cards, and paper signs, ] all featuring religious information relating to the tenets of the Jehovah's Witnesses denomination

[ Providing an educational website in the field of religious education, namely, a web site that gives computer users the ability to download audio and video recordings, music, digital print publications, online publications, documents, forms, audio and digital content, and web pages, all featuring religious information relating to the tenets of the Jehovah's Witnesses denomination ]
jw.org

General Information


Serial Number85896124
Word MarkJW.ORG
Filing DateFriday, April 5, 2013
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, October 21, 2021
Registration Number4797582
Registration DateTuesday, August 25, 2015
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 9, 2015

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized letters "JW.ORG" within a square design, where the characters "JW." appear above the "ORG".
Goods and ServicesDigital media in the field of religious education, namely, [ pre-recorded video discs, digital versatile disks, ] downloadable audio and video recordings, [ DVDs, and high definition discs, ] all featuring religious information relating to the tenets of the Jehovah's Witnesses denomination
Goods and ServicesPrinted materials in the field of religious education, namely, [ books,] magazines, [ brochures, ] booklets, tracts, [ calendars, informational cards, and paper signs, ] all featuring religious information relating to the tenets of the Jehovah's Witnesses denomination
Pseudo MarkJEHOVAH WITNESSES; JW
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Providing an educational website in the field of religious education, namely, a web site that gives computer users the ability to download audio and video recordings, music, digital print publications, online publications, documents, forms, audio and digital content, and web pages, all featuring religious information relating to the tenets of the Jehovah's Witnesses denomination ]

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 DateThursday, April 11, 2013
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 25, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, October 25, 2012

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 DateThursday, April 11, 2013
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 22, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 22, 2012

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 DateThursday, October 21, 2021
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 15, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 15, 2013

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWatch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTuxedo Park, NY 109875500

Party NameWatch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBrooklyn, NY 112012483

Party NameWatch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBrooklyn, NY 112012483

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, July 20, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 9, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, April 11, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, April 12, 2013NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, August 5, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, August 5, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, August 5, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 29, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 29, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, February 4, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 4, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, February 4, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 12, 2014FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 12, 2014FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 12, 2014NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Tuesday, August 12, 2014TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 12, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 12, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, August 21, 2014SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Thursday, August 21, 2014LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, August 21, 2014NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 10, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, March 16, 2015REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Monday, April 13, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Monday, April 13, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 14, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 30, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, April 30, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, April 30, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, April 30, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, April 30, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 5, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 20, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 9, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 9, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 25, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 3, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, February 3, 2017APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, February 6, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, February 6, 2017APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, August 25, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 13, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, October 21, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 21, 2021REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, October 21, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, April 6, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, April 6, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, April 6, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 26, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 26, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 26, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 26, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 26, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Sunday, August 25, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED