WRITING PALS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, November 30, 1993, a trademark application was filed for WRITING PALS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WRITING PALS trademark a serial number of 74464121. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 3, 2020. This trademark is owned by WEEKLY READER CORPORATION. The WRITING PALS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

arranging pen pals for school children around the country
writing pals

General Information


Serial Number74464121
Word MarkWRITING PALS
Filing DateTuesday, November 30, 1993
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 3, 2020
Registration Number1913914
Registration DateTuesday, August 22, 1995
Mark Drawing3S13 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 30, 1995

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "WRITING" over the word "PALS" in stylized letters such that a pencil design forms the first letter "I" in the word "WRITING" and continues down to form the vertical stroke in the letter "P" in the word "PALS". The word "PALS" is underscored by a line ending in a squiggle.
Goods and Servicesarranging pen pals for school children around the country
Pseudo MarkWRITING PALS

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
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 3, 2020
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 11, 1978
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 11, 1978

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSCHOLASTIC INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10012

Party NameWEEKLY READER CORPORATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWhite Plains, NY 10601

Party NameWEEKLY READER CORPORATION
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMiddletown, CT 06457

Party NameWEEKLY READER CORPORATION
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMiddletown, CT 06457

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 3, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, February 15, 2012AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, February 9, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 9, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 12, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 12, 2011APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, April 12, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, November 15, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, November 15, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, June 15, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, April 11, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, March 28, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, May 8, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, May 8, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, April 21, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 1, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, February 1, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 17, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, September 24, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, August 22, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 30, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, April 28, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, January 25, 1995APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 12, 1994CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, June 13, 1994NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, April 28, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 12, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER