Who owns the MAD LIBS trademark?

The MAD LIBS trademark is owned by PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC.

What class is the MAD LIBS trademark registered in?

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

What is the serial number for MAD LIBS?

The USPTO serial number for MAD LIBS is 73012582.

What is the registration number for MAD LIBS?

MAD LIBS is registered under USPTO registration number 1018812.

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MAD LIBS

SN 73012582·Reg 1018812·Filed Feb 04, 1974

Owner PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE 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.

MAD LIBS (Serial No. 73012582), Registration No. 1018812, is a registered US trademark filed on Feb 04, 1974 by PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC. This trademark covers Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery).

Section 8/9 declaration window: August 27, 2035

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MAD LIBS (Reg. #1018812) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC, since 1974. 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....

FILED

Feb 04, 1974

SERIAL

73012582

REG#

1018812

REGISTERED

Aug 26, 1975

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateFeb 04, 1974

Serial Number73012582

Registration No.1018812

Registration DateAug 26, 1975

Status DateDec 04, 2025

Next RenewalAugust 27, 2035

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: Aug 31, 1958

First use in commerce: Aug 31, 1958

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

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Status History

28 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 04, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Dec 04, 2025

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FOURTH RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Dec 04, 2025

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FOURTH RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Dec 04, 2025

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Aug 22, 2025

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Aug 26, 2024

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

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Sep 21, 2021

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Sep 21, 2021

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Sep 21, 2021

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Jul 09, 2018

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Jul 09, 2018

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Aug 17, 2015

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Aug 17, 2015

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Aug 17, 2015

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Aug 17, 2015

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

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jul 23, 2015

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jul 23, 2015

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

Jun 12, 2013

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Jul 26, 2005

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

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

Jul 26, 2005

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jul 26, 2005

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jun 03, 2005

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Jun 03, 2005

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jun 03, 1997

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION

Dec 28, 1995

RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 9

Jun 28, 1995

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 9

REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8

Mar 14, 1995

REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8

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

Jul 27, 1981

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

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