USPTO serial 74679696
IDG BOOKS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 5, 1996
- Examiner
- LE, MARGARET
- Law office
- POST REGISTRATION
What this means
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
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Owner
International Data Group, Inc.
Framingham, MA
International Data Group, Inc.
Framingham, MA
International Data Group, Inc.
Framingham, MA
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | full line of paper goods and printed matter, namely books, magazines, newsletters, journals and manuals on a wide variety of topics | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2020 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Jun 27, 2012 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 13, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 21, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 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. |
| Jan 23, 2007 | 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. |
| Jan 5, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 2, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Nov 2, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 14, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 14, 2001 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 5, 1996 | 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. |
| Aug 13, 1996 | 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. |
| Jul 12, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 4, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 14, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 30, 1995 | 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. |
| Oct 17, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 29, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |