LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, May 1, 1952, a trademark application was filed for LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE trademark a serial number of 71629054. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, September 6, 2023. This trademark is owned by READER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION, INC., THE. The LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

FEATURE ARTICLES IN A PERIODICAL
laughter the best medicine

General Information


Serial Number71629054
Word MarkLAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE
Filing DateThursday, May 1, 1952
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, September 6, 2023
Registration Number0570788
Registration DateTuesday, February 17, 1953
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: LAUGHTER THE BEST MEDICINE.
Goods and ServicesFEATURE ARTICLES IN A PERIODICAL

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 Codes038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 30, 1984
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 30, 1947
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 30, 1947

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTRUSTED MEDIA BRANDS, INC.
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10017

Party NameREADER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION, INC. , THE
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWhite Plains, NY 10601

Party NameREADER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION, INC. , THE
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW CASTLE, NY 10570

Party NameREADER'S DIGEST ASSOCIATION, INC., THE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPLEASANTVILLE, NY

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, January 11, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, January 11, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 11, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, January 11, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 10, 2023NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Wednesday, September 6, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 6, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIFTH RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, September 6, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, September 6, 2023AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Friday, September 1, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 16, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, February 16, 2023TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, February 17, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 25, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 21, 2015AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, February 6, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 6, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FOURTH RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, February 6, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, February 4, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, February 4, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 12, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 12, 2011APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, April 12, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, October 10, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, April 3, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, April 3, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, February 5, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, February 5, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 23, 1992REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, August 25, 1992REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Saturday, February 17, 1973REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 20 YRS)
Tuesday, December 23, 1980AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Thursday, June 25, 1981AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED