THE OFFICIAL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 13, 1981, a trademark application was filed for THE OFFICIAL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE OFFICIAL trademark a serial number of 73318497. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 17, 2023. This trademark is owned by House of Collectibles, Inc.. The THE OFFICIAL trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

Periodically Published Booklets for Buyers and Sellers of Collectors' Items, Containing Valuation Estimates for Items Listed Therein
the official

General Information


Serial Number73318497
Word MarkTHE OFFICIAL
Filing DateMonday, July 13, 1981
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 17, 2023
Registration Number1236223
Registration DateTuesday, May 3, 1983
Mark Drawing5T07 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 8, 1983

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPeriodically Published Booklets for Buyers and Sellers of Collectors' Items, Containing Valuation Estimates for Items Listed Therein

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 Codes038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 17, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 30, 1981
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 30, 1981

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRANDOM HOUSE LLC
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10019

Party NameRANDOM HOUSE, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10019

Party NameHouse of Collectibles, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOrlando, FL 32809

Party NameHouse of Collectibles, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOrlando, FL 32809

Party NameHouse of Collectibles, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOrlando, FL 32809

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 17, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, May 3, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 21, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, September 21, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 21, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, May 19, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 17, 2013AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, May 31, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, May 31, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, May 31, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, May 30, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, May 2, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 2, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, November 3, 2011APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, November 3, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, October 31, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, July 10, 2009APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, July 10, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, April 21, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, May 28, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, March 29, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, March 29, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, January 23, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Thursday, January 23, 2003TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 8, 1989REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, May 16, 1988REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, May 3, 1983REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 8, 1983PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 3, 1983REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 4, 1983NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, February 25, 1982NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, February 3, 1982ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER