UNOFFICIAL GUIDE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, November 3, 1999, a trademark application was filed for UNOFFICIAL GUIDE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the UNOFFICIAL GUIDE trademark a serial number of 75838733. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, November 2, 2021. This trademark is owned by IDG Books Worldwide, Inc.. The UNOFFICIAL GUIDE trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

PRINTED PUBLICATIONS, NAMELY, A FULL LINE OF NON-FICTION INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKS, GUIDES AND MANUALS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS, EXCLUDING COLLEGE COMMUNITY GUIDES
unofficial guide

General Information


Serial Number75838733
Word MarkUNOFFICIAL GUIDE
Filing DateWednesday, November 3, 1999
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, November 2, 2021
Registration Number2572647
Registration DateTuesday, May 28, 2002
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 5, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPRINTED PUBLICATIONS, NAMELY, A FULL LINE OF NON-FICTION INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKS, GUIDES AND MANUALS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF TOPICS, EXCLUDING COLLEGE COMMUNITY GUIDES
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"GUIDE"

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 DateFriday, February 11, 2000
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1984

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKEEN COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
Party Type36 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBIRMINGHAM, AL 35233

Party NameGOOGLE LLC
Party Type35 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043

Party NameGOOGLE LLC
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043

Party NameGOOGLE INC.
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94043

Party NameJOHN WILEY & SONS, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHOBOKEN, NJ 07030

Party NameWILEY PUBLISHING, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHoboken, NJ 07030

Party NameIDG Books Worldwide, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFoster City, CA 94404

Party NameIDG Books Worldwide, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFoster City, CA 94404

Party NameIDG Books Worldwide, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressFoster City, CA 94404

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 30, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, June 30, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, June 30, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, June 30, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, June 30, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, June 30, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 2, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 2, 2021REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, November 2, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, November 2, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, June 19, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, May 28, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 15, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, July 10, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, July 10, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 27, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 20, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, May 30, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 18, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, November 22, 2017AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, October 25, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, October 25, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 24, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, January 9, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, January 9, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, January 5, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 20, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, April 21, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, March 28, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, December 17, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 17, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, September 10, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, February 14, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, October 18, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 12, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 28, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 5, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 13, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, December 10, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 10, 2001USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Monday, December 10, 2001PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, September 20, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 29, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, July 3, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 21, 2001FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, January 10, 2001AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, November 27, 2000USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, October 20, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 20, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, April 19, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER