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 86347217. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Saturday, August 14, 2021. This trademark is owned by Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. The MERRIAM-WEBSTER trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Paper & Printed Material Products categories with the following description:

Downloadable electronic publications, namely, dictionaries, thesauri and English language learning and teaching books; computer application software for mobile devices, namely, software in the nature of a voice activated search engine for words for electronic dictionaries

Dictionaries, thesauri and reference books in the field of English language, grammar and spelling
merriam-webster

General Information


Serial Number86347217
Word MarkMERRIAM-WEBSTER
Filing DateThursday, July 24, 2014
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSaturday, August 14, 2021
Registration Number4763361
Registration DateTuesday, June 30, 2015
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 14, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesDownloadable electronic publications, namely, dictionaries, thesauri and English language learning and teaching books; computer application software for mobile devices, namely, software in the nature of a voice activated search engine for words for electronic dictionaries
Goods and ServicesDictionaries, thesauri and reference books in the field of English language, grammar and spelling

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, August 7, 2014
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 3, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 3, 1992

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, August 7, 2014
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, June 30, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 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
Wednesday, February 18, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, July 28, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, August 7, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, November 6, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, November 12, 2014PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, November 12, 2014PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 12, 2014NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 18, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 18, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 18, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, February 18, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 9, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, March 25, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 14, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 14, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 30, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 30, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, April 19, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, March 9, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, August 14, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, August 14, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, December 15, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Saturday, August 14, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, December 15, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 15, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Sunday, June 30, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED