Who owns the APPROVED trademark?

The APPROVED trademark is owned by Penny Publications LLC.

What class is the APPROVED trademark registered in?

The APPROVED trademark is registered in Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery).

What is the serial number for APPROVED?

The USPTO serial number for APPROVED is 73556214.

What is the registration number for APPROVED?

APPROVED is registered under USPTO registration number 1389862.

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REGISTERED

APPROVED

SN 73556214·Reg 1389862·Filed Aug 30, 1985

Owner Penny Publications LLC

Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.

APPROVED (Serial No. 73556214), Registration No. 1389862, is a registered US trademark filed on Aug 30, 1985 by Penny Publications LLC. This trademark covers Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery).

Section 8/9 declaration window: April 15, 2036

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APPROVED (Reg. #1389862) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Penny Publications LLC, since 1985. The mark covers Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery). Goods and services include Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furnitu.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Aug 30, 1985

SERIAL

73556214

REG#

1389862

REGISTERED

Apr 15, 1986

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateAug 30, 1985

Serial Number73556214

Registration No.1389862

Registration DateApr 15, 1986

Status DateAug 26, 2025

Published for OppositionJan 21, 1986

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 AcknowledgedTrademark

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

US codes: 038

First use anywhere: Jan 01, 1962

First use in commerce: Jan 01, 1962

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

30 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 26, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Aug 26, 2025

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 26, 2025

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Aug 26, 2025

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Apr 21, 2025

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Apr 15, 2025

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Mar 12, 2022

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Mar 12, 2022

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Mar 12, 2022

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Mar 12, 2022

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Mar 12, 2022

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Apr 02, 2016

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Apr 02, 2016

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Apr 02, 2016

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Apr 02, 2016

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jan 26, 2016

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Jun 05, 2008

CASE FILE IN TICRS

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Jul 28, 2006

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Jul 28, 2006

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jul 28, 2006

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Apr 17, 2006

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

Apr 17, 2006

REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Apr 22, 2002

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

May 05, 1992

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

Feb 18, 1992

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 15, 1986

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Jan 21, 1986

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Dec 22, 1985

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Dec 05, 1985

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Oct 25, 1985

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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