MERRIAM-WEBSTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, July 24, 2014, 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 86347147. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, September 10, 2018. This trademark is owned by Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. The MERRIAM-WEBSTER trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Development of educational research content and educational content for others for use in digital textbooks, lesson plans, teacher's guides, curriculum supplements and reading materials in the fields of science, reading, language arts, mathematics, history, social science, art, literature and subjects of general human interest; development of educational content for others in digital downloadable and non-downloadable form for use in games, digital textbooks, lesson plans, teacher's guides, curriculum supplements and reading materials for others, in the fields of science, reading, language arts, mathematics, history, social science, art, literature and subjects of general human interest

Design and development of downloadable and non-downloadable software in the form of games, digital textbooks, lesson plans, teacher's guides, curriculum supplements and reading materials, all in the fields of science, reading, language arts, mathematics, history, social science, art, literature and subjects of general human interest
merriam-webster

General Information


Serial Number86347147
Word MarkMERRIAM-WEBSTER
Filing DateThursday, July 24, 2014
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, September 10, 2018
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 15, 2015

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "MERRIAM-WEBSTER" inside two concentric circles consisting of a thin outer circle and a thick inner circle.
Goods and ServicesDevelopment of educational research content and educational content for others for use in digital textbooks, lesson plans, teacher's guides, curriculum supplements and reading materials in the fields of science, reading, language arts, mathematics, history, social science, art, literature and subjects of general human interest; development of educational content for others in digital downloadable and non-downloadable form for use in games, digital textbooks, lesson plans, teacher's guides, curriculum supplements and reading materials for others, in the fields of science, reading, language arts, mathematics, history, social science, art, literature and subjects of general human interest
Goods and ServicesDesign and development of downloadable and non-downloadable software in the form of games, digital textbooks, lesson plans, teacher's guides, curriculum supplements and reading materials, all in the fields of science, reading, language arts, mathematics, history, social science, art, literature and subjects of general human interest

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, May 8, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 1, 2014
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


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, September 10, 2018ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, September 10, 2018ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Saturday, February 10, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, February 8, 2018EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, February 8, 2018EXTENSION 4 FILED
Thursday, February 8, 2018TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, July 28, 2017NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 26, 2017EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 26, 2017EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, July 26, 2017TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, February 3, 2017NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 1, 2017EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, February 1, 2017EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, February 1, 2017TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 21, 2016NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, July 19, 2016TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 9, 2016NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 15, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 15, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 25, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 10, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, November 10, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, October 1, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 22, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, September 21, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 21, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 26, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 26, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 26, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 8, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, May 7, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, May 7, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 12, 2014NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 12, 2014PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 12, 2014PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, November 6, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, August 2, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, August 1, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Monday, July 28, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM