MERRIAM WEBSTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, May 26, 1992, a trademark application was filed for MERRIAM WEBSTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MERRIAM WEBSTER trademark a serial number of 74278010. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, October 4, 2023. This trademark is owned by MERRIAM-WEBSTER, INCORPORATED. The MERRIAM WEBSTER trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

printed publications; namely, general reference books
merriam webster

General Information


Serial Number74278010
Word MarkMERRIAM WEBSTER
Filing DateTuesday, May 26, 1992
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, October 4, 2023
Registration Number1762800
Registration DateTuesday, April 6, 1993
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 12, 1993

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT
Goods and Servicesprinted publications; namely, general reference books

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 DateTuesday, July 7, 1992
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 31, 1991

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMERRIAM-WEBSTER, INCORPORATED
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSpringfield, MA 01102

Party NameMERRIAM-WEBSTER, INCORPORATED
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSpringfield, MA 01102

Party NameMERRIAM-WEBSTER, INCORPORATED
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSpringfield, MA 01102

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, August 31, 1992NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, August 6, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, August 11, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 12, 1993PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, October 5, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 16, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 11, 1992NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, April 6, 1993REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 6, 1999REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, September 9, 1999REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, June 19, 2002TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 19, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Sunday, September 15, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Sunday, September 15, 2002REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, November 16, 2007TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 12, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, August 7, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, November 4, 2009AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Wednesday, February 16, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 6, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, March 28, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, April 11, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, April 12, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, April 12, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, April 12, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 6, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, December 15, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, December 15, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 15, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 3, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 4, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, October 4, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 4, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, November 14, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, October 4, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, November 14, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, November 14, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 4, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY