Who owns the WH SMITH trademark?

The WH SMITH trademark is owned by WH SMITH GROUP LIMITED.

What is the serial number for WH SMITH?

The USPTO serial number for WH SMITH is 85659399.

What is the registration number for WH SMITH?

WH SMITH is registered under USPTO registration number 4737298.

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REGISTERED

WH SMITH

Q: What class is the WH SMITH trademark registered in?

The WH SMITH trademark is registered in Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

SN 85659399·Reg 4737298·Filed Jun 22, 2012

Owner WH SMITH GROUP LIMITED

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.; Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

WH SMITH (Serial No. 85659399), Registration No. 4737298, is a registered US trademark filed on Jun 22, 2012 by WH SMITH GROUP LIMITED. This trademark covers Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

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WH SMITH (Reg. #4737298) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, WH SMITH GROUP LIMITED, since 2012. The mark covers Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery) and Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services) respectively. 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

Jun 22, 2012

SERIAL

85659399

REG#

4737298

REGISTERED

May 19, 2015

Owner

Applicant

WH SMITH GROUP LIMITED

Entity

Limited (UK / Scandinavian)

Address

GREENBRIDGE ROAD, SWINDON, SN3 3RX

Country

Attorney

NameLuke DeMarte

Law firm

Luke DeMarte Michael Best & Friedrich LLP

Docket

892600-0001

Address

444 W. Lake Street, Suite 3200, Chicago, IL 60606, United States

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Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJun 22, 2012

Serial Number85659399

Registration No.4737298

Registration DateMay 19, 2015

Status DateSep 15, 2025

Published for OppositionMar 03, 2015

Next RenewalMay 21, 2035

Mark TypeStandard characters

Attorney Docket892600-0001

Status DescriptionLive and registered, renewed

Filing Signals

FILED

2012

YEARS AGO

14y

CLASSES

MADRID FILINGS

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Opposed 1× during prosecution

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CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 016Paper goods, books & stationery

US codes: 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

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

Status History

69 events

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 15, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Sep 15, 2025

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Sep 15, 2025

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Sep 15, 2025

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

NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

Jun 03, 2025

NOTICE OF UPDATED REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

May 16, 2025

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

NEW CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

May 15, 2025

NEW CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

May 13, 2025

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7

Apr 22, 2025

POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Apr 21, 2025

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

Dec 11, 2024

AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP

TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED

Dec 03, 2024

TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED

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

May 19, 2024

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

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Sep 02, 2021

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Sep 02, 2021

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

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Sep 02, 2021

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

May 14, 2021

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

May 19, 2020

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

May 19, 2015

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Mar 03, 2015

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Mar 03, 2015

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Feb 11, 2015

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

Jan 26, 2015

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jan 20, 2015

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Dec 29, 2014

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Dec 29, 2014

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Dec 29, 2014

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Jun 29, 2014

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Jun 29, 2014

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Jun 29, 2014

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN

May 28, 2014

PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN

WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY

May 23, 2014

WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

May 14, 2014

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

May 13, 2014

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

Apr 29, 2014

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Apr 29, 2014

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Apr 29, 2014

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

Mar 24, 2014

SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED

Mar 24, 2014

SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED

NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED

Mar 24, 2014

NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Feb 27, 2014

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Feb 26, 2014

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Feb 26, 2014

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Feb 10, 2014

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Feb 10, 2014

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Feb 10, 2014

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

Jan 08, 2014

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jan 08, 2014

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Jan 08, 2014

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

Dec 29, 2013

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

Dec 29, 2013

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

Dec 29, 2013

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Dec 03, 2013

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Dec 03, 2013

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Nov 26, 2013

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Nov 19, 2013

ASSIGNED TO LIE

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Nov 15, 2013

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

May 19, 2013

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

May 19, 2013

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

May 19, 2013

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Apr 17, 2013

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Apr 17, 2013

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Apr 17, 2013

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Oct 17, 2012

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Oct 17, 2012

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Oct 17, 2012

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Oct 10, 2012

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jun 30, 2012

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jun 26, 2012

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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