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 REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, January 22, 2025. 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
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, January 22, 2025
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
Monday, July 28, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, February 18, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
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, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 18, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 18, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, March 9, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, March 9, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
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
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 CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE 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 REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Sunday, June 30, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, September 30, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, November 14, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, November 14, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, November 14, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 22, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 4, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 22, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, January 22, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, January 22, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED