Who owns the MERIT trademark?

The MERIT trademark is owned by PENNY PUBLICATIONS LLC.

What class is the MERIT trademark registered in?

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

What is the serial number for MERIT?

The USPTO serial number for MERIT is 73556291.

What is the registration number for MERIT?

MERIT is registered under USPTO registration number 1385988.

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REGISTERED

MERIT

SN 73556291·Reg 1385988·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.

MERIT (Serial No. 73556291), Registration No. 1385988, is a registered US trademark filed on Aug 30, 1985 by PENNY PUBLICATIONS LLC. This trademark covers Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery).

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MERIT (Reg. #1385988) 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

73556291

REG#

1385988

REGISTERED

Mar 11, 1986

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateAug 30, 1985

Serial Number73556291

Registration No.1385988

Registration DateMar 11, 1986

Status DateJul 21, 2016

Published for OppositionDec 17, 1985

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

25 events

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

Mar 11, 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

Jul 21, 2016

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Jul 21, 2016

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jul 21, 2016

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Jul 21, 2016

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

May 02, 2016

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Jun 02, 2008

CASE FILE IN TICRS

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

Jun 05, 2006

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jun 05, 2006

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

May 10, 2006

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Feb 28, 2006

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Feb 28, 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

Mar 11, 1986

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Dec 17, 1985

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Nov 17, 1985

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Oct 28, 1985

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Oct 25, 1985

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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