term-idclass-numdescriptionstatusstart-eff-datetypenotesTM5version
016-1876016Gift sets consisting of a book in the field of {indicate subject matter} and also including a blanketX2010/01/14GOODS08-01-2013: Acceptable entry status changed from “A” added to “X” example."10-2013"
009-431009Electronic publications, namely, {indicate specific type of publication, e.g., book, magazine, manual} featuring {indicate subject matter} recorded on computer mediaA1995/09/01GOODS“Recorded on computer media” refers to recordation of the publications on a physical computer medium such as a CD, DVD or tape. It does not refer to the publication being made available online as a service."08-2002"
016-588016Baby booksA1991/04/02GOODS"07-1997"
016-568016Coloring booksA1991/04/02GOODS"07-1997"
016-553016Children's booksA1991/04/02GOODS"07-1997"
016-1274016Manuscript booksA2004/07/20GOODST"08-2002"
016-647016Comic booksA1994/10/01GOODST"07-1997"
016-843016Story booksA2001/06/01GOODST"07-1997"
009-3785009Audio books in the nature of novelsA2010/07/15GOODS"09-2007"
009-4358009Downloadable series of fiction booksA2013/01/17GOODS"10-2013"
016-707016Fiction books (Series of non-)D1994/10/01GOODSNon-fiction books must indicate the subject matter or, if the mark is that of a publishing house, the identification of goods should indicate that the mark is used on a wide variety of topics."07-1997"
016-2023016Cloth children's booksA2012/07/26GOODS"10-2012"
016-1426016Children's interactive educational booksA2006/05/01GOODS"08-2002"
016-96016Series of fiction booksA1991/04/02GOODS"07-1997"
016-1551016Talking children's booksA1996/02/20GOODS"07-1997"
016-552016Children's activity booksA1991/04/02GOODST"07-1997"
016-2016016Fiction books on a variety of topicsA2012/05/03GOODSOn 07-21-2016, the bracketed wording “[only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” included in this 05-03-2012 entry “Fiction books on a variety of topics [only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” was deleted from the entry and moved to the Note field. This entry is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark."10-2012"
016-2383016Print-braille children's booksA2017/01/26GOODS"11-2017"
016-2387016Children's pop-up booksA2017/02/09GOODS"11-2017"
016-2352016Manga comic booksX2016/06/23GOODSComic books is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required.T"10-2016"
016-2367016Coloring books for adultsX2016/11/17GOODST"10-2016"
016-2188016Children's books and dolls sold as a unitA2014/10/02GOODSWhen a product is comprised of items that are sold as a unit, the ID should include wording that the goods are “sold as a unit.” The predominant elements of the product should be listed first and the goods will be classified accordingly. See TMEP Section 1401.05(a)."10-2014"
016-618016Books in the field of {indicate subject matter}A1991/04/02GOODS"08-2002"
016-1387016Non-fiction books on a variety of topicsD2018/01/25GOODSOn 07-21-2016, the bracketed wording “[must be mark for publishing house]” included in this 08-01-2005 entry “Non-fiction books on a variety of topics [must be mark for publishing house]” was deleted from the entry and moved to the Note field. This entry is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark. On 01-25-2018, this 08-01-2005 entry was deleted because it is a duplicate of an existing ID Manual entry."11-2018"
009-4181009Downloadable fiction books on a variety of topicsA2012/07/12GOODSOn 07-21-2016, the bracketed wording “[only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” included in this 07-12-2012 entry “Downloadable fiction books on a variety of topics [only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” was deleted from the entry and moved to the Note field. This entry is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark."10-2012"
016-671016Non-fiction books on a variety of topicsA1994/10/01GOODSOn 07-21-2016, the bracketed wording “[only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” included in this 10-01-1994 entry “Non-fiction books on a variety of topics [only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” was deleted from the entry and moved to the Note field. This entry is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark."07-1997"
016-2202016Printed books in the field of {indicate subject matter}A2015/05/14GOODS"10-2015"
009-3786009Audio books in the field of {indicate subject matter}A2010/07/15GOODS"09-2007"
009-4389009Downloadable e-books in the field of {indicate subject matter}A2013/03/28GOODS"10-2013"
009-4388009Downloadable electronic books in the field of {indicate subject matter}A2013/03/28GOODS"10-2013"
016-2050016Children's books and Christmas tree ornaments sold as a unitX2013/01/03GOODS01-16-2014: Entry status changed from “A” added to “X” example."10-2014"
016-1841016Commemorative books featuring {indicate field or subject matter}A2009/07/23GOODS"09-2007"
016-1775016Series of fiction works, namely, novels and booksA2008/08/21GOODS"09-2007"
016-1449016Gift books featuring {indicate field or subject matter}A2006/12/21GOODS"08-2002"
016-693016Series of fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of topicsA1994/10/01GOODSOn 07-21-2016, the bracketed wording “[only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” included in this 10-01-1994 entry “Series of fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of topics [only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” was deleted from the entry and moved to the Note field. This entry is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark."07-1997"
016-1390016Series of fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of topicsD2018/01/18GOODSOn 07-21-2016, the bracketed wording “[must be mark for a publishing house]” included in this 08-01-2005 entry “Series of fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of topics [must be mark for a publishing house]” was deleted from the entry and moved to the Note field. This entry is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark. On 01-18-2018, this 08-01-2005 entry was deleted because it is a duplicate of an existing ID Manual entry."11-2018"
009-4180009Downloadable non-fiction books on a variety of topicsA2012/07/12GOODSOn 07-21-2016, the bracketed wording “[only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” included in this 07-12-2012 entry “Downloadable non-fiction books on a variety of topics [only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” was deleted from the entry and moved to the Note field. This entry is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark."10-2012"
009-3790009Non-fiction audio books on a variety of topicsA2010/07/15GOODSOn 07-21-2016, the bracketed wording “[only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” included in this 07-15-2010 entry “Non-fiction audio books on a variety of topics [only acceptable if a publishing house mark]” was deleted from the entry and moved to the Note field. This entry is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark."09-2007"
009-4974009Downloadable fiction e-books on a variety of topicsA2016/07/21GOODSThis description is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark."10-2016"
009-4975009Downloadable non-fiction e-books on a variety of topicsA2016/07/21GOODSThis description is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark."10-2016"
009-4484009Audio books in the nature of {indicate type of books, e.g., novels, short stories, etc.} A2013/12/05GOODSAudio books is indefinite in Class 9. Descriptions of audio books must indicate either the subject matter of the audio books, e.g., sports, art history, etc., or the type of audio books, e.g., novels, short stories, etc. However, Audio books in the nature of non-fiction books on a variety of topics is only acceptable in connection with a publishing house mark."10-2013"
028-1131028Children's multiple activity toys sold as a unit with printed booksA2006/12/07GOODS"08-2002"
009-4931009Downloadable non-fiction books in the field of {indicate topic or field}A2016/02/18GOODS"10-2016"
009-4395009E-books featuring {indicate subject matter} recorded on computer mediaA2013/03/28GOODSThese goods are electronic publications and not the devices on which they are read. Non-downloadable publications are considered services in Class 41."10-2013"
009-4392009Electronic books featuring {indicate subject matter} recorded on computer mediaA2013/03/28GOODSThese goods are electronic publications and not the devices on which they are read. Non-downloadable publications are considered services in Class 41."10-2013"
016-694016Series of non-fiction books in the field of {indicate topic or field}M1994/10/01GOODS"08-2002"
016-2001016Coffee table books featuring {indicate field or subject matter}A2006/01/04GOODS"10-2012"
016-1619016A series of books and written articles in the field of {indicate topic or field}A2007/07/12GOODS"09-2007"
041-1630041Providing online non-downloadable e-books in the field of {indicate subject matter}A2013/03/28SERVICES"10-2013"
041-1628041Providing online non-downloadable electronic books in the field of {indicate subject matter}A2013/03/28SERVICES"10-2013"
041-1562041Providing on-line publications in the nature of e-books in the field of {indicate subject matter}M2012/09/13SERVICESOn 09-13-2012, this 10-10-2008 entry was modified from “Providing on-line publications in the nature of an e-book in the field of {indicate subject matter}” to “Providing on-line publications in the nature of e-books in the field of {indicate subject matter}” for grammatical consistency."10-2012"
041-1141041Providing online non-downloadable comic books and graphic novelsA2009/07/16SERVICEST"09-2007"
041-770041Multimedia publishing of books, magazines, journals, software, games, music, and electronic publicationsA2007/02/15SERVICESThis service is different from providing the publication itself. This service encompasses the presentation of the works online, not providing the work itself."09-2007"
035-2403035On-line retail store services featuring downloadable electronic booksA2012/08/09SERVICES"10-2012"
041-1558041Rental of electronic books that may be downloaded from an Internet websiteA2012/08/09SERVICES04-07-2016: Rental of electronic books that may be downloaded from an Internet website encompasses the rental of books which are tethered downloads. Tethered downloads are computer files that feature conditions or limitations as to the use of the files, such as restrictions in the ability to copy the files or requirements for periodic payments to use the files."10-2012"
016-2141016A series of fiction works, namely, novels and books featuring {indicate topic or field}A2013/09/12GOODSA series of fiction works, namely, novels and books is acceptable in Class 16; further specification as to the topic or field is acceptable, but it is not required"10-2013"
009-4977009Non-fiction e-books on a variety of topics recorded on computer mediaA2016/07/21GOODSThis description is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark."10-2016"
009-4976009Fiction e-books on a variety of topics recorded on computer mediaA2016/07/21GOODSThis description is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark."10-2016"
016-1979016Educational publications, namely, educational learning cards, flash cards, activity cards, workbooks, textbooks, activity books, story books, puzzle books, printed puzzles, teacher guides, manuals, posters and educational booklets in the field of {indicate subject matter}M2008/04/10GOODSAdded “printed” to “puzzles” to avoid confusion with puzzles that are in 28. 4/10/08 - “educational card games” have been deleted. Card games are in 28 whether educational in nature or not."09-2007"
042-1924042Providing a web-based service featuring technology that enables users to manage the production and publication of electronic books (e-books) and related digital content and offer them for sale to the general publicM2009/12/10SERVICES12-10-09 - “that enables the management of” in the entry of 2-1-07 changed to “featuring technology that enables users to manage” and transferred from Class 35. This is the provision of technology that enables others to perform a task and this service is in Class 42."09-2007"
041-1925041Publishing e-books in the field of {indicate subject matter, e.g., medicine, history, political science, etc.}X2015/06/11SERVICESBook publishing is acceptable wording; further specification of the type of book and the field or subject matter is acceptable, but it is not required."10-2015"
041-1926041Publishing audio books in the field of {indicate subject matter, e.g., medicine, history, political science, etc.}X2015/06/11SERVICESBook publishing is acceptable wording; further specification of the type of book and the field or subject matter is acceptable, but it is not required."10-2015"
016-456016Educational books featuring {specify area or subject matter, e.g., elementary level mathematics}A1991/04/02GOODS"08-2002"
016-413016Guide books featuring {specify area or subject matter, e.g., travel, discount shopping}A1991/04/02GOODS"08-2002"
016-2082016Printed matter, namely, paper signs, books, manuals, curricula, newsletters, informational cards and brochures in the field of {indicate subject matter}X2010/11/18GOODS11-28-2013: Entry status changed from “A” added to “X” example. Individual items identified in current entry exist as separate entries. Singular term “curriculum” modified to plural “curricula” to agree with remaining items."10-2013"
016-1817016Printed materials, namely, novels and series of fiction books and short stories featuring scenes and characters based on video gamesX2009/04/16GOODS09-05-2013: Status of entry changed from “A”-Added to “X”-Example."10-2013"
016-1444016A series of books, written articles, handouts and worksheets in the field of {indicate subject matter or field}A2006/11/30GOODS"08-2002"
016-1761016Educational publications, namely, books, hand-outs, workbooks, journals, playbooks, worksheets and cards in the field of right-brain fitnessA2008/05/29GOODS"09-2007"
035-2404035On-line retail store services featuring downloadable {indicate goods, e.g., magazines, books, ring tones, etc.}A2012/08/09SERVICES"10-2012"
016-2388016Pop-up books in the field of {specify subject matter, e.g., architecture, pop culture, fashion, etc.}A2017/02/09GOODS"11-2017"
016-1902016Educational kits sold as a unit in the field of {indicate subject matter} consisting primarily of educational books and also including DVDs and t-shirtsA2010/05/20GOODS"09-2007"
016-1844016Printed matter, namely, newspapers, photographs, magazines, books, printed periodicals, newsletters, and brochures all in the fields of securities, options and other financial instrumentsA2009/08/13GOODS"09-2007"
016-1840016Educational kits sold as a unit in the field of {indicate subject matter} consisting primarily of educational books, flash cards and worksheets, and also including an educational DVDA2009/07/23GOODS"09-2007"
016-1742016Publications, namely, {indicate form of publications, e.g., books, hand-outs, workbooks, etc.} in the fields of {indicate subject matter(s) or field(s) of publications}A2008/02/14GOODS"09-2007"
016-1642016Educational publications, namely, {indicate form of publications, e.g., books, hand-outs, workbooks, etc.} in the fields of {indicate subject matters or fields of educational activity}A2007/11/08GOODS"09-2007"
009-3501009Downloadable MP3 files, MP3 recordings, on-line discussion board posts, webcasts, webinars and podcasts, news, and audio books in the field of {indicate subject matter}M2014/05/22GOODSWEBINARS deleted from ID - it is a registered mark and cannot be used as a generic term. 9-24-09 - the registration of the term “webinar” has been cancelled. Therefore, the term has been reintroduced into this ID. The term was deleted in the 11-30-06 revision due to the existence of the registration. 7-29-10 - the ID was modified to require the subject matter of the audio books. On 6-7-2012, a portion of the 9-24-2009 ID was amended from “on-line discussion boards” to “on-line discussion board posts” for clarity. On 05-22-2014, the 06-07-2012 entry for “Downloadable MP3 files, MP3 recordings, on-line discussion board posts, webcasts, webinars and podcasts featuring music, audio books in the field of {indicate subject matter}, and news broadcasts” was modified for clarity and for consistency with other similar Manual entries."10-2014"
041-1502041Providing a website featuring resources, namely, non-downloadable publications in the nature of {indicate specific nature of publications, e.g., books, magazines, brochures, etc.} in the field of {indicate subject matter of the publications}A2010/05/20SERVICESProviding a website featuring specific types of downloadable publications is not an acceptable identification because it is unclear whether the applicant is offering goods in the nature of downloadable publications in Class 9 or services in the nature of website hosting in Class 42."09-2007"
042-1952042Computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to develop and collaborate on electronic greetings, address books and calendars and to share content with other registered users and with others via links to third party web sitesD2011/04/14SERVICES04-14-2011: Deleted the 06-03-2010 entry because it is covered by the following existing Manual entry “Computer services, namely, creating an on-line community for registered users to {indicate the purpose of the online community, e.g., participate in discussions, get feedback from their peers, form virtual communities, engage in social networking, etc.}”"09-2007"
041-1244041Providing a website featuring non-downloadable publications in the nature of {indicate specific nature of publication, e.g., books, magazines, brochures, etc.} in the field of {indicate subject matter of the publication}A2010/05/20SERVICESDownloadable electronic publications in the nature of {indicate specific nature of publication} in the field of {indicate subject matter of the publication} are in Class 9. Providing a website featuring specific types of downloadable publications is not an acceptable identification because it is unclear whether the applicant is offering goods in the nature of downloadable publications in Class 9, or whether the applicant is offering services in the nature of website hosting in Class 42."09-2007"
045-1036045Preparation of custom memory books, scrapbooks, personal archives, family archives, wedding albums, diaries, vacation albums, family albums, family histories, photograph albums, birthday albums, and special event albums for othersA2010/08/12SERVICES"09-2007"
016-2121016Printed pamphlets, brochures, manuals, books, booklets, leaflets, informational flyers, informational sheets and newsletters, adhesive backed stickers, and kits comprised solely of one or more of the foregoing materials in the field of {indicate field or subject matter, e.g. pregnancy, bullying prevention, bicycle safety, etc.}M2014/03/20GOODS07-04-2013: This entry of 11-25-2010 was modified to include the term “information” before “flyers” and to change the status from “A” to “X” as an example entry. On 03-20-2014, the entry was modified to amend “comprising one or more” to “comprised solely of one or more” in order to clarify that the kits must be comprised only of one or more of the foregoing printed items. For information on identifying and classifying kits, see TMEP §1401.05(a)."10-2014"
016-1982016Educational kits sold as a unit in the field of {indicate subject matter} consisting primarily of {indicate specific Class 16 printed materials comprising the primary component(s) of the kits, e.g., pamphlets, books, flash cards} and also including DVDsX2010/12/09GOODS07-04-2013: Status changed from “A” - Added to “X” - example."10-2013"
041-1510041Providing an on-line computer database in the field of history, namely, providing a searchable history database, focusing on the 15th century forward, including world history, military history, women's history, history of education, and featuring a bibliographic index of world history serial works, full text academic historical journals, periodical articles, reference books, primary source documents, monographs, biographies, images, and related to all aspects of historyX2013/08/29SERVICESOn 8-25-2011, this 1-13-2011 entry was deleted because the subject matter is too specific to be of use to a broad range of applicants. 08-29-2013: Acceptable entry status changed from “D” deleted to “X” example."10-2013"
041-1503041Providing a website featuring resources, namely, a website featuring primarily non-downloadable publications in the nature of {indicate specific nature of publications, e.g., books, magazines, brochures, etc.} in the field of {indicate subject matter of the publications} and also featuring non-downloadable software for {specify the function of the software programs, e.g., database management, word processing, etc.}A2010/05/20SERVICESWhen the applicant's website features resources in multiple classes, e.g., non-downloadable publications in Class 41 and non-downloadable software in Class 42, the applicant must specify the dominant resource on the website and list the dominant resource first; the resource identified as being of primary importance controls the classification of the services"10-2012"
041-1523041Providing an on-line computer database in the field of culture and history, namely, providing a searchable database, focusing on prehistory to the present, featuring bibliographical records, full text journals, reference books, periodical articles, primary source documents, monographs, biographies, images, and abstracts in English of articles published in more than forty languages, related to all aspects of American and Canadian historyX2013/08/29SERVICES11-17-2011: While this wording is still acceptable, the 01-13-2011 entry is being deleted from the Manual because it is covered by the existing entry “Providing an on-line searchable database featuring {indicate specific service-related subject matter or field} [classification depends on the service-related subject matter of the database]” in Class 000. 08-29-2013: Acceptable entry status changed from “D” deleted to “X” example."10-2013"
042-1930042Providing a website featuring resources, namely, a website featuring primarily non-downloadable software for {specify the function of the programs, e.g., for use in database management, for use as spreadsheet, for word processing, etc.} [this does not include providing on-line computer games that are played on-line] and also featuring non-downloadable publications in the nature of {indicate specific nature of publications, e.g., books, magazines, brochures, etc.} in the field of {indicate subject matter of the publications}X2010/05/20SERVICESWhen the applicant's website features resources in multiple classes, e.g., non-downloadable publications in Class 41 and non-downloadable software in Class 42, the applicant must specify the dominant resource on the website and list the dominant resource first; the resource identified as being of primary importance controls the classification of the services. Also, please note that providing a website featuring downloadable software for {specify function of the programs} is not an acceptable identification because it is unclear whether the applicant is offering goods in the nature of downloadable software in Class 9, or whether the applicant is offering services in the nature of hosting computer software applications of others in Class 42. 09-05-2013: Entry status changed from “A” added to “X” example."10-2013"