WELCOME TO READING Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, June 6, 1996, a trademark application was filed for WELCOME TO READING with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WELCOME TO READING trademark a serial number of 75115069. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 22, 2021. This trademark is owned by World Book, Inc.. The WELCOME TO READING trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Paper & Printed Material Products categories with the following description:

pre-recorded audio cassettes for use in children's reading skills development

series of children's books, anthologies, parent handbooks and activities handbooks for developing reading skills

General Information


Serial Number75115069
Word MarkWELCOME TO READING
Filing DateThursday, June 6, 1996
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 22, 2021
Registration Number2133287
Registration DateTuesday, January 27, 1998
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 11, 1997

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"READING"
Goods and Servicespre-recorded audio cassettes for use in children's reading skills development
Goods and Servicesseries of children's books, anthologies, parent handbooks and activities handbooks for developing reading skills

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 22, 2021
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 16, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 16, 1996

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 22, 2021
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 16, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 16, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWorld Book, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60601

Party NameWorld Book, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60661

Party NameWorld Book, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60661

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 22, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, September 11, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, September 11, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, January 27, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, July 12, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, March 17, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, March 17, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, January 31, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, January 28, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, January 28, 2008APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, January 28, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 6, 2007ASSIGNMENT CHANGE WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, June 6, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Saturday, April 14, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, March 14, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, March 17, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, January 26, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, January 27, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 12, 1997ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, December 12, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, November 19, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 28, 1997FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Monday, October 27, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, October 2, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, August 13, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, August 11, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 1, 1997STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, July 7, 1997USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, June 3, 1997NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, March 11, 1997PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, February 7, 1997NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, December 27, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 19, 1996EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, December 18, 1996PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Sunday, December 15, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 4, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER