THE BEST AMERICAN SERIES Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Tuesday, May 9, 2000, a trademark application was filed for THE BEST AMERICAN SERIES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE BEST AMERICAN SERIES trademark a serial number of 76044839. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, June 30, 2023. This trademark is owned by Houghton Mifflin Company. The THE BEST AMERICAN SERIES trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

books, namely, a series of anthologies featuring short stories, essays, [ sports writing, ] mysteries [, recipes, travel writing and science and nature writing ]
the best american series

General Information

Serial Number76044839
Word MarkTHE BEST AMERICAN SERIES
Filing DateTuesday, May 9, 2000
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Registration Number2681631
Registration DateTuesday, January 28, 2003
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 18, 2001

Trademark Statements

Goods and Servicesbooks, namely, a series of anthologies featuring short stories, essays, [ sports writing, ] mysteries [, recipes, travel writing and science and nature writing ]
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"THE BEST AMERICAN SERIES"

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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, July 29, 2000
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 27, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 27, 2000

Trademark Owner History

Party NameHOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT PUBLISHING COMPANY
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBOSTON, MA 02110
Party NameHoughton Mifflin Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBoston, MA 02116
Party NameHoughton Mifflin Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBoston, MA 02116
Party NameHoughton Mifflin Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBoston, MA 02116

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 30, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, June 30, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, June 30, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, June 30, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, December 6, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, January 28, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 13, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 19, 2021ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 11, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, September 4, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, September 4, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 6, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 30, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 30, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 30, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 9, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 9, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 13, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED
Tuesday, August 13, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, August 13, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, December 7, 2012REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, December 7, 2012PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, July 26, 2012ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 18, 2012ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, September 28, 2011ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, January 29, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, December 15, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, December 5, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, December 5, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 12, 2008ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 5, 2008ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 16, 2008ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, January 2, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, January 28, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 19, 2002ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, September 19, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, September 18, 2002STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, August 23, 2002USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, August 23, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 12, 2002NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 18, 2001PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 28, 2001NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, August 31, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 31, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 8, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, September 11, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Sunday, August 27, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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