USPTO serial 73661840
BRITANNICA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 4, 1988
- Examiner
- ZAK, HENRY
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, INC.
CHICAGO, IL, US
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, INC.
CHICAGO, IL, US
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA, INC.
CHICAGO, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Aric S. Jacover
Aric S. Jacover JACOVER LAW LLC1603 Orrington Ave., Suite 600Evanston, IL 60201United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ CINEMATOGRAPHIC MOTION PICTURE FILMS, PHOTOGRAPH SLIDES, CINEMATOGRAPHIC FILM STRIPS,] PRERECORDED AUDIO AND VIDEO CASSETTES AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, NAMELY ENCYCLOPEDIAS, DICTIONARIES, ATLASES, REFERENCE BOOKS, BOOKLETS, CHARTS, POSTERS, MANUALS AND PAMPHLETS | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | [ EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, namely, CONDUCTING CLASSES, COURSES AND SEMINARS AND PROVIDING TUTORING TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN ALL AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 042 | [RETAIL OUTLET DISTRIBUTORSHIP AND MAIL ORDER SERVICES IN THE FIELDS OF EDUCATION, MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 22, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 4, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 14, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 14, 2024 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Nov 14, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 22, 2019 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Apr 22, 2019 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Apr 22, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 20, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 4, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2008 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Oct 11, 2008 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Oct 11, 2008 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 1, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 29, 2008 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Sep 29, 2008 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 10, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 9, 2008 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 30, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 5, 1994 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 15, 1994 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Oct 4, 1988 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Jul 12, 1988 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Jun 10, 1988 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 8, 1988 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 6, 1988 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 5, 1988 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 6, 1988 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Oct 7, 1987 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 20, 1987 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Aug 7, 1987 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |