Who owns the THE WHY FILES trademark?

The THE WHY FILES trademark is owned by Board of Regents University of WisconsinSystem.

What class is the THE WHY FILES trademark registered in?

The THE WHY FILES trademark is registered in Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

What is the serial number for THE WHY FILES?

The USPTO serial number for THE WHY FILES is 75169515.

What is the registration number for THE WHY FILES?

THE WHY FILES is registered under USPTO registration number 2163283.

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THE WHY FILES

SN 75169515·Reg 2163283·Filed Sep 20, 1996

Owner Board of Regents University of WisconsinSystem

Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

THE WHY FILES (Serial No. 75169515), Registration No. 2163283, is a registered US trademark filed on Sep 20, 1996 by Board of Regents University of WisconsinSystem. This trademark covers Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services).

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THE WHY FILES (Reg. #2163283) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Board of Regents University of WisconsinSystem, since 1996. The mark covers Class 042 (Scientific, technology & SaaS services). Goods and services include Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Sep 20, 1996

SERIAL

75169515

REG#

2163283

REGISTERED

Jun 09, 1998

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateSep 20, 1996

Serial Number75169515

Registration No.2163283

Registration DateJun 09, 1998

Status DateJul 15, 2017

Published for OppositionMar 17, 1998

Filing Basis & Declarations

Filed as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 042Scientific, technology & SaaS services

US codes: 100, 101

First use anywhere: Feb 29, 1996

First use in commerce: Feb 29, 1996

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

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Status History

23 events

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

Jul 16, 2017

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Jul 15, 2017

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Jul 15, 2017

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jul 15, 2017

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Jun 09, 2017

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Jun 09, 2017

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Jul 08, 2008

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Jul 08, 2008

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Jun 12, 2008

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

May 30, 2008

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Aug 14, 2007

CASE FILE IN TICRS

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

Dec 10, 2004

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

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Oct 27, 2004

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

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

Oct 27, 2004

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

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jun 09, 1998

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Mar 17, 1998

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Feb 13, 1998

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Dec 17, 1997

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

Dec 11, 1997

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Nov 20, 1997

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Oct 21, 1997

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

Apr 21, 1997

NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Apr 11, 1997

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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