USPTO serial 77160398
ENCYCLOPAEDIA BRITANNICA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 23, 2010
- Examiner
- IN, SUNG HYUN
- 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 | Prerecorded audio and video cassettes, DVD Roms, CD-Roms, and DVDs, all containing educational material and general knowledge; computer programs for instruction and dissemination of educational material and general knowledge; downloadable electronic newsletters in the field of education and general knowledge | ACTIVE | Dec 1, 1966 |
| 016 | Educational materials for adults and children, namely, encyclopedias, atlases and reference books in the field of general knowledge | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1878 |
| 038 | Computer services, namely, providing access to computer databases of information dealing with educational reference materials for adults and children in the field of encyclopedias, year books, dictionaries and other reference materials | ACTIVE | Sep 30, 1999 |
| 041 | Syndication of educational reference materials, namely, encyclopedias, year books, dictionaries and other reference materials; publishing of handbooks and training documents in the field of education; arranging professional workshops and training courses in the field of education, educational film distribution; development of curriculum standards for use by educators; community outreach services in the field of education, namely, providing encyclopedias, textbooks, and other reference materials to community members | ACTIVE | Sep 30, 1999 |
| 042 | Online technical support services for users of website and software, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems | ACTIVE | Sep 1, 1997 |
| 045 | Licensing of intellectual property to international third parties | ACTIVE | Sep 30, 1999 |
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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 | — |
| May 15, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 15, 2019 | 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. |
| May 15, 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. |
| May 15, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 11, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 23, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 20, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 20, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 20, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 12, 2016 | 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. |
| Aug 12, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 23, 2010 | 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. |
| Jan 5, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 5, 2010 | 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. |
| Dec 2, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 1, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 27, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 27, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 19, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 13, 2009 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Jun 5, 2009 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 5, 2009 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 5, 2009 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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. |
| May 29, 2009 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 22, 2009 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| May 9, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 8, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 8, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 8, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 5, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 28, 2009 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 3, 2008 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2008 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-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. |
| Nov 3, 2008 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | 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 8, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 8, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 8, 2008 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Apr 8, 2008 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Apr 8, 2008 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Apr 8, 2008 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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. |
| Mar 14, 2008 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 14, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 13, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 15, 2008 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 14, 2007 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 14, 2007 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 14, 2007 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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 4, 2007 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 4, 2007 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 4, 2007 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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 2, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 25, 2007 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Apr 24, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |