USPTO serial 85410466
FOR DUMMIES
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 29, 2013
- Examiner
- PARADEWELAI, BENJI YUEN
- 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.
Need help with FOR DUMMIES?
If you own this trademark, we can monitor new filings and help with USPTO deadlines. If you do not, we can file a new U.S. application.
Current trademark owner
Monitor this mark, or talk with CopyMark about this registration.
Not the owner?
File a new U.S. trademark application, or speak with our attorneys.
Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jeffrey R. Cadwell
Jeffrey R. Cadwell DORSEY & WHITNEY LLP50 South Sixth StreetSuite 1500Minneapolis, MN 55402-1498Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Digital media, namely, non-fiction electronic publications, namely, books, booklets, pamphlets, articles and manuals, recorded on CDs, DVDs and computers, on a wide variety of subjects | ACTIVE | Apr 1, 1996 |
| 016 | Printed matter, namely, non-fiction publications, namely, books, booklets, pamphlets, articles and manuals, on a wide variety of subjects | ACTIVE | Oct 25, 1991 |
| 035 | Online retail store services featuring downloadable and print publications, namely, books, booklets, manuals and pamphlets on a wide variety of subjects | ACTIVE | Apr 1, 1996 |
| 041 | Providing a website featuring non-downloadable, non-fiction publications, namely, books, booklets, magazines, pamphlets, manuals, cheat sheets and articles, on a wide variety of general interest subjects; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable, non-fiction resources, namely, instructional videos, audio and video slideshows in the nature of presentations in the field of entertainment, education, language instruction and photography; Providing a website featuring non-downloadable, non-fiction resources, namely, podcasts and online courses of instruction in the fields of Business and Careers, Computers and Software, Consumer Electronics, Crafts and Hobbies, Education and Languages, Food and Drink, Games, Health and Fitness, Home and Garden, Internet, Music and Creative Arts, Personal Finance, Pets, Photography and Video, Relationships and Family, Religion and Spirituality, Sports and Outdoors, Travel | ACTIVE | Apr 1, 1996 |
Related trademarks
CopyMark links this record to cited §2(d) serials, the owner's other marks, Nice classes, similar mark names, and recently changed USPTO applications.
- Other trademarks owned by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Other trademarks owned by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Other trademarks owned by John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Other trademarks in Class 009
- Other trademarks in Class 016
- Other trademarks in Class 035
- Other trademarks in Class 041
- Similar marks named FOR DUMMIES
- Recently changed USPTO trademarks
- Recently filed trademarks
- Browse all trademark records
Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 9, 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 9, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 9, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 9, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 21, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 21, 2023 | 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 21, 2023 | 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. |
| Oct 21, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 25, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 29, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2019 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2019 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 11, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 11, 2019 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 29, 2018 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 29, 2013 | 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. |
| Nov 13, 2012 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 13, 2012 | 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. |
| Oct 24, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 4, 2012 | RDX3 | NOTIFICATION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED | — |
| Jun 4, 2012 | RDX1 | ACTION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 4, 2012 | RRDX | ACTION REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED COUNTED NOT MAILED | — |
| Jun 1, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 31, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 31, 2012 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| May 2, 2012 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| May 2, 2012 | 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. |
| May 2, 2012 | 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. |
| Apr 25, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 24, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 24, 2012 | 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. |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 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. |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 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. |
| Mar 20, 2012 | 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, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 14, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 5, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 16, 2012 | 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. |
| Nov 17, 2011 | 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. |
| Nov 17, 2011 | 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. |
| Nov 17, 2011 | 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. |
| Nov 16, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 2, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 2, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |