PETERSON'S Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 10, 1991, a trademark application was filed for PETERSON'S with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the PETERSON'S trademark a serial number of 74183698. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, June 15, 2023. This trademark is owned by PETERSON'S GUIDES, INC.. The PETERSON'S trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

services for academic institutions and summer camps; namely, providing biographical databases linking summer programs, schools, colleges, universities and GRADUATE schools with qualified applicants, providing specialized admissions services including distribution of publications and other institutional literature to prospective students here and abroad, providing information to the public on educational institutions and programs, providing educational research support for admissions and enrollment planning and for institutional management, via electronic and print media; providing conference, seminar and workshop services to improve the professional skills of individuals in academic admissions, and providing professional conferences and seminars for human resources and RECRUITMENT MANAGERS

[ pre-recorded compact discs and magnetic discs and tapes and software programs for data storage, transmission and distribution on-site, on-line and via telephone and individualized mail of information relating to primary, secondary and higher education institutions and programs, U.S. and international corporations and employment policies and opportunities, administrative and academic personnel at such institutions and organizations, and individuals worldwide seeking access to education or jobs ]

general interest non-fiction self-help reference books, directories, pamphlets, and data reports providing information about institutions and organizations offering elementary, secondary, and higher education; information about corporations, health facilities and other organizations in the public and private sectors; information on financial aid, college guidance and planning, graduate and professional school entry, test preparation, career guidance and planning, summer jobs, working abroad, internships; education administration; human resources administration and executive training; and information on children's and teens' summer programs; magazines in the fields of career and job search information and college information

[ employment recruitment services, providing information about potential job candidates to prospective employers, providing information about employers to job seekers, and providing market research services for corporate marketing and sales support ]
peterson's

General Information


Serial Number74183698
Word MarkPETERSON'S
Filing DateWednesday, July 10, 1991
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, June 15, 2023
Registration Number1799098
Registration DateTuesday, October 19, 1993
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 27, 1993

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesservices for academic institutions and summer camps; namely, providing biographical databases linking summer programs, schools, colleges, universities and GRADUATE schools with qualified applicants, providing specialized admissions services including distribution of publications and other institutional literature to prospective students here and abroad, providing information to the public on educational institutions and programs, providing educational research support for admissions and enrollment planning and for institutional management, via electronic and print media; providing conference, seminar and workshop services to improve the professional skills of individuals in academic admissions, and providing professional conferences and seminars for human resources and RECRUITMENT MANAGERS
Goods and Services[ pre-recorded compact discs and magnetic discs and tapes and software programs for data storage, transmission and distribution on-site, on-line and via telephone and individualized mail of information relating to primary, secondary and higher education institutions and programs, U.S. and international corporations and employment policies and opportunities, administrative and academic personnel at such institutions and organizations, and individuals worldwide seeking access to education or jobs ]
Goods and Servicesgeneral interest non-fiction self-help reference books, directories, pamphlets, and data reports providing information about institutions and organizations offering elementary, secondary, and higher education; information about corporations, health facilities and other organizations in the public and private sectors; information on financial aid, college guidance and planning, graduate and professional school entry, test preparation, career guidance and planning, summer jobs, working abroad, internships; education administration; human resources administration and executive training; and information on children's and teens' summer programs; magazines in the fields of career and job search information and college information
Pseudo MarkPETERSONS
Goods and Services[ employment recruitment services, providing information about potential job candidates to prospective employers, providing information about employers to job seekers, and providing market research services for corporate marketing and sales support ]

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, May 7, 2004
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, April 30, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 30, 1986

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 DateMonday, August 5, 1991
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1965
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1965

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, September 23, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, October 1, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 1, 1988

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 5, 1991
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 30, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 1987

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePETERSON'S LLC
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressHIGHLANDS RANCH, CO 80129

Party NamePETERSON'S NELNET, LLC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLincoln, NE 68508

Party NameTHOMSON LEARNING INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSTAMFORD, CT 06902

Party NameTHOMPSON LEARNING LICENSING CORPORATION
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCLAYMONT, DE 19703

Party NamePETERSON'S GUIDES, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPrinceton, NJ 085432123

Party NamePETERSON'S GUIDES, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPrinceton, NJ 085432123

Party NamePETERSON'S GUIDES, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPrinceton, NJ 085432123

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, June 15, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 15, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 15, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, June 15, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, November 18, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 19, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 14, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, March 12, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, March 12, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 14, 2014APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 14, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, September 23, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Monday, September 23, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, September 23, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Monday, September 23, 2013REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, September 20, 2013REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, September 20, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 11, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, July 11, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, December 1, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 1, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 4, 2008REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Thursday, February 21, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, September 13, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, July 4, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, June 29, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, June 29, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 7, 2004REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, May 7, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, May 7, 2004REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, March 23, 2004REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, February 11, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, October 18, 1999REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, May 31, 1994REPRINTING REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE
Monday, December 13, 1993SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, October 19, 1993REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 27, 1993PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, June 25, 1993NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, February 9, 1993APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 11, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 10, 1992FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, May 27, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 27, 1991NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, November 26, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 11, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER