WARD'S Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, April 19, 2006, a trademark application was filed for WARD'S with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WARD'S trademark a serial number of 78864369. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, October 3, 2017. This trademark is owned by Prism Business Media, Inc.. The WARD'S trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ Magazines, newsletters, ] reports and books [ and directories ] concerning the automobile industry

Providing business information concerning the automobile industry by means of the Internet; preparing and placing advertisements for companies and professionals in the automobile industry via the Internet; [ providing online automotive directories featuring hyperlinks to other web sites on the Internet; ] providing websites that feature advertisements for the goods and services of others, namely, for the goods and services of companies and professionals in the automobile industry; organizing and conducting trade shows; providing consumer information on automobiles, namely, providing advice, information and research by means of the Internet

Providing online publications in the nature of [ newspapers, ] magazines, newsletters, books and reports in the field of the automobile industry; publication of magazines, newsletters, reports and books [ and directories ] concerning the automobile industry; organizing, providing and sponsoring seminars and conferences for and concerning the automobile industry; providing recognition by the way of awards programs to recognize quality [ popularity ] and achievement in the automobile industry

Automobile product research services, namely, conducting research and providing the results of that research and written reports supplied in connection therewith
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General Information


Serial Number78864369
Word MarkWARD'S
Filing DateWednesday, April 19, 2006
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, October 3, 2017
Registration Number3286099
Registration DateTuesday, August 28, 2007
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 12, 2007

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Magazines, newsletters, ] reports and books [ and directories ] concerning the automobile industry
Goods and ServicesProviding business information concerning the automobile industry by means of the Internet; preparing and placing advertisements for companies and professionals in the automobile industry via the Internet; [ providing online automotive directories featuring hyperlinks to other web sites on the Internet; ] providing websites that feature advertisements for the goods and services of others, namely, for the goods and services of companies and professionals in the automobile industry; organizing and conducting trade shows; providing consumer information on automobiles, namely, providing advice, information and research by means of the Internet
Goods and ServicesProviding online publications in the nature of [ newspapers, ] magazines, newsletters, books and reports in the field of the automobile industry; publication of magazines, newsletters, reports and books [ and directories ] concerning the automobile industry; organizing, providing and sponsoring seminars and conferences for and concerning the automobile industry; providing recognition by the way of awards programs to recognize quality [ popularity ] and achievement in the automobile industry
Goods and ServicesAutomobile product research services, namely, conducting research and providing the results of that research and written reports supplied in connection therewith

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 DateWednesday, April 26, 2006
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 7, 1935
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 7, 1935

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 26, 2006
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, March 31, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, March 31, 1996

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 26, 2006
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, December 7, 1935
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, December 7, 1935

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 DateWednesday, April 26, 2006
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, March 31, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, March 31, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameINFORMA BUSINESS MEDIA, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10158

Party NamePENTON BUSINESS MEDIA, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10158

Party NamePENTON BUSINESS MEDIA, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10011

Party NamePENTON BUSINESS MEDIA, INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10011

Party NamePrism Business Media, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10011

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, April 10, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, September 13, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, September 13, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 19, 2017POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED
Tuesday, December 19, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 14, 2017TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 3, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 3, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, October 3, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, October 3, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 30, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 21, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, February 21, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 23, 2016ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 5, 2014ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 23, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 16, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, December 18, 2012APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, December 18, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, September 27, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED
Thursday, September 27, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, September 27, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 19, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 19, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 28, 2007REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 12, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 23, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, April 9, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, April 9, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, April 4, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, March 19, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, March 16, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 16, 2007EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, March 16, 2007EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 14, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, February 21, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, February 20, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, February 20, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, September 29, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, September 29, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 21, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, April 26, 2006NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM