USPTO serial 75619624
WORLD BOOK
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 28, 2000
- Examiner
- FAINT, MARY CATHERINE
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 103
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
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michael Harris
Michael Harris ARNOLD & PORTER KAYE SCHOLER LLP300 N. LaSalle Dr., Suite 3500Chicago, IL 60654United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [Pre-recorded CD-ROMS DVDS, digital video discs, digital virtual discs, video cassettes, audio cassettes, computer discs and diskettes featuring encyclopedias, children's educational, reference and story books in electronic form electronic games] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Aug 11, 1988 |
| 016 | Publications, namely, children's educational, reference, activity and story books, [atlases, dictionaries,] encyclopedias for general reference use [, and flash cards] | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Providing business information about corporate history and products, namely, educational books and publications by means of a global computer network | ACTIVE | Dec 16, 1996 |
| 042 | Computer services, namely, providing on-line publications in the nature of encyclopedias, dictionaries, atlases and other reference works | ACTIVE | Dec 16, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 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. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 30, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 30, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 17, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 17, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 17, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 17, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 17, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 31, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 31, 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. |
| Oct 31, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 1, 2023 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 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. |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 18, 2023 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| May 30, 2023 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Apr 5, 2023 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 1, 2023 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Feb 18, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 14, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 14, 2022 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - SEE PUBLIC NOTE | — |
| Dec 14, 2022 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Dec 14, 2022 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Nov 21, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | PRAN | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED | — |
| Sep 11, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 9, 2022 | EMRV | EMAIL RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 9, 2022 | PCBM | PETITION TO DIRECTOR WITHDRAWN | — |
| Apr 18, 2022 | ERTI | TEAS RESPONSE TO PETITION INQUIRY LETTER | — |
| Mar 30, 2022 | PILM | PETITION INQUIRY LETTER ISSUED | — |
| Feb 21, 2022 | TPDR | TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 11, 2022 | PILM | PETITION INQUIRY LETTER ISSUED | — |
| Jan 6, 2022 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Sep 23, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 20, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 20, 2021 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Sep 11, 2018 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Sep 11, 2018 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 19, 2010 | 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. |
| Aug 19, 2010 | 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. |
| Aug 16, 2010 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 6, 2010 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 19, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 28, 2007 | UNDN | UNDELIVERABLE MAIL - NO ACTION TAKEN | — |
| Feb 28, 2007 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 31, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 28, 2006 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 28, 2006 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 26, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Nov 28, 2000 | 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. |
| Sep 5, 2000 | 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. |
| Aug 4, 2000 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 19, 2000 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 23, 2000 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jun 22, 2000 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jun 15, 2000 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 17, 2000 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Mar 9, 2000 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2000 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 9, 1999 | 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. |
| Jun 25, 1999 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |