THE WHY FILES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 20, 1996, a trademark application was filed for THE WHY FILES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE WHY FILES trademark a serial number of 75169515. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, July 15, 2017. This trademark is owned by Board of Regents University of Wisconsin System. The THE WHY FILES trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

computer information services, namely, providing information relating to science issues via global computer network
the why files

General Information


Serial Number75169515
Word MarkTHE WHY FILES
Filing DateFriday, September 20, 1996
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, July 15, 2017
Registration Number2163283
Registration DateTuesday, June 9, 1998
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 17, 1998

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicescomputer information services, namely, providing information relating to science issues via global computer network
Lining/Stippling StatementThe lining is for shading purposes only and does not indicate color.

Classification Information


International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, October 17, 1996
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 29, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 29, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBoard of Regents University of WisconsinSystem
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMadison, WI 53706

Party NameBoard of Regents University of Wisconsin System
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMadison, WI 53706

Party NameBoard of Regents University of Wisconsin System
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMadison, WI 53706

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, July 16, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Saturday, July 15, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, July 15, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Saturday, July 15, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, June 9, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, June 9, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 8, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, June 12, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, May 30, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 14, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, December 10, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, October 27, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, October 27, 2004TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 9, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 17, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, February 13, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, December 17, 1997APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 11, 1997EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Thursday, November 20, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, October 21, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 21, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, April 11, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER