term-id | class-num | description | status | start-eff-date | type | notes | TM5 | version |
016-1876 | 016 | Gift sets consisting of a book in the field of {indicate subject matter} and also including a blanket | X | 2010/01/14 | GOODS | 08-01-2013: Acceptable entry status changed from “A” added to “X” example. | | "10-2013" |
009-431 | 009 | Electronic publications, namely, {indicate specific type of publication, e.g., book, magazine, manual} featuring {indicate subject matter} recorded on computer media | A | 1995/09/01 | GOODS | “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" |
016-588 | 016 | Baby books | A | 1991/04/02 | GOODS | | | "07-1997" |
016-568 | 016 | Coloring books | A | 1991/04/02 | GOODS | | | "07-1997" |
016-553 | 016 | Children's books | A | 1991/04/02 | GOODS | | | "07-1997" |
016-1274 | 016 | Manuscript books | A | 2004/07/20 | GOODS | | T | "08-2002" |
016-647 | 016 | Comic books | A | 1994/10/01 | GOODS | | T | "07-1997" |
016-843 | 016 | Story books | A | 2001/06/01 | GOODS | | T | "07-1997" |
009-3785 | 009 | Audio books in the nature of novels | A | 2010/07/15 | GOODS | | | "09-2007" |
009-4358 | 009 | Downloadable series of fiction books | A | 2013/01/17 | GOODS | | | "10-2013" |
016-707 | 016 | Fiction books (Series of non-) | D | 1994/10/01 | GOODS | Non-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" |
016-2023 | 016 | Cloth children's books | A | 2012/07/26 | GOODS | | | "10-2012" |
016-1426 | 016 | Children's interactive educational books | A | 2006/05/01 | GOODS | | | "08-2002" |
016-96 | 016 | Series of fiction books | A | 1991/04/02 | GOODS | | | "07-1997" |
016-1551 | 016 | Talking children's books | A | 1996/02/20 | GOODS | | | "07-1997" |
016-552 | 016 | Children's activity books | A | 1991/04/02 | GOODS | | T | "07-1997" |
016-2016 | 016 | Fiction books on a variety of topics | A | 2012/05/03 | GOODS | On 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" |
016-2383 | 016 | Print-braille children's books | A | 2017/01/26 | GOODS | | | "11-2017" |
016-2387 | 016 | Children's pop-up books | A | 2017/02/09 | GOODS | | | "11-2017" |
016-2352 | 016 | Manga comic books | X | 2016/06/23 | GOODS | Comic books is acceptable wording; further specification is acceptable, but it is not required. | T | "10-2016" |
016-2367 | 016 | Coloring books for adults | X | 2016/11/17 | GOODS | | T | "10-2016" |
016-2188 | 016 | Children's books and dolls sold as a unit | A | 2014/10/02 | GOODS | When 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" |
016-618 | 016 | Books in the field of {indicate subject matter} | A | 1991/04/02 | GOODS | | | "08-2002" |
016-1387 | 016 | Non-fiction books on a variety of topics | D | 2018/01/25 | GOODS | On 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" |
009-4181 | 009 | Downloadable fiction books on a variety of topics | A | 2012/07/12 | GOODS | On 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" |
016-671 | 016 | Non-fiction books on a variety of topics | A | 1994/10/01 | GOODS | On 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" |
016-2202 | 016 | Printed books in the field of {indicate subject matter} | A | 2015/05/14 | GOODS | | | "10-2015" |
009-3786 | 009 | Audio books in the field of {indicate subject matter} | A | 2010/07/15 | GOODS | | | "09-2007" |
009-4389 | 009 | Downloadable e-books in the field of {indicate subject matter} | A | 2013/03/28 | GOODS | | | "10-2013" |
009-4388 | 009 | Downloadable electronic books in the field of {indicate subject matter} | A | 2013/03/28 | GOODS | | | "10-2013" |
016-2050 | 016 | Children's books and Christmas tree ornaments sold as a unit | X | 2013/01/03 | GOODS | 01-16-2014: Entry status changed from “A” added to “X” example. | | "10-2014" |
016-1841 | 016 | Commemorative books featuring {indicate field or subject matter} | A | 2009/07/23 | GOODS | | | "09-2007" |
016-1775 | 016 | Series of fiction works, namely, novels and books | A | 2008/08/21 | GOODS | | | "09-2007" |
016-1449 | 016 | Gift books featuring {indicate field or subject matter} | A | 2006/12/21 | GOODS | | | "08-2002" |
016-693 | 016 | Series of fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of topics | A | 1994/10/01 | GOODS | On 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" |
016-1390 | 016 | Series of fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of topics | D | 2018/01/18 | GOODS | On 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" |
009-4180 | 009 | Downloadable non-fiction books on a variety of topics | A | 2012/07/12 | GOODS | On 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" |
009-3790 | 009 | Non-fiction audio books on a variety of topics | A | 2010/07/15 | GOODS | On 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" |
009-4974 | 009 | Downloadable fiction e-books on a variety of topics | A | 2016/07/21 | GOODS | This description is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark. | | "10-2016" |
009-4975 | 009 | Downloadable non-fiction e-books on a variety of topics | A | 2016/07/21 | GOODS | This description is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark. | | "10-2016" |
009-4484 | 009 | Audio books in the nature of {indicate type of books, e.g., novels, short stories, etc.} | A | 2013/12/05 | GOODS | Audio 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" |
028-1131 | 028 | Children's multiple activity toys sold as a unit with printed books | A | 2006/12/07 | GOODS | | | "08-2002" |
009-4931 | 009 | Downloadable non-fiction books in the field of {indicate topic or field} | A | 2016/02/18 | GOODS | | | "10-2016" |
009-4395 | 009 | E-books featuring {indicate subject matter} recorded on computer media | A | 2013/03/28 | GOODS | These goods are electronic publications and not the devices on which they are read. Non-downloadable publications are considered services in Class 41. | | "10-2013" |
009-4392 | 009 | Electronic books featuring {indicate subject matter} recorded on computer media | A | 2013/03/28 | GOODS | These goods are electronic publications and not the devices on which they are read. Non-downloadable publications are considered services in Class 41. | | "10-2013" |
016-694 | 016 | Series of non-fiction books in the field of {indicate topic or field} | M | 1994/10/01 | GOODS | | | "08-2002" |
016-2001 | 016 | Coffee table books featuring {indicate field or subject matter} | A | 2006/01/04 | GOODS | | | "10-2012" |
016-1619 | 016 | A series of books and written articles in the field of {indicate topic or field} | A | 2007/07/12 | GOODS | | | "09-2007" |
041-1630 | 041 | Providing online non-downloadable e-books in the field of {indicate subject matter} | A | 2013/03/28 | SERVICES | | | "10-2013" |
041-1628 | 041 | Providing online non-downloadable electronic books in the field of {indicate subject matter} | A | 2013/03/28 | SERVICES | | | "10-2013" |
041-1562 | 041 | Providing on-line publications in the nature of e-books in the field of {indicate subject matter} | M | 2012/09/13 | SERVICES | On 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" |
041-1141 | 041 | Providing online non-downloadable comic books and graphic novels | A | 2009/07/16 | SERVICES | | T | "09-2007" |
041-770 | 041 | Multimedia publishing of books, magazines, journals, software, games, music, and electronic publications | A | 2007/02/15 | SERVICES | This service is different from providing the publication itself. This service encompasses the presentation of the works online, not providing the work itself. | | "09-2007" |
035-2403 | 035 | On-line retail store services featuring downloadable electronic books | A | 2012/08/09 | SERVICES | | | "10-2012" |
041-1558 | 041 | Rental of electronic books that may be downloaded from an Internet website | A | 2012/08/09 | SERVICES | 04-07-2016: 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" |
016-2141 | 016 | A series of fiction works, namely, novels and books featuring {indicate topic or field} | A | 2013/09/12 | GOODS | A 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" |
009-4977 | 009 | Non-fiction e-books on a variety of topics recorded on computer media | A | 2016/07/21 | GOODS | This description is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark. | | "10-2016" |
009-4976 | 009 | Fiction e-books on a variety of topics recorded on computer media | A | 2016/07/21 | GOODS | This description is only acceptable when used in connection with a publishing house mark. | | "10-2016" |
016-1979 | 016 | Educational 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} | M | 2008/04/10 | GOODS | Added “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" |
042-1924 | 042 | Providing 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 public | M | 2009/12/10 | SERVICES | 12-10-09 - “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" |
041-1925 | 041 | Publishing e-books in the field of {indicate subject matter, e.g., medicine, history, political science, etc.} | X | 2015/06/11 | SERVICES | Book 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" |
041-1926 | 041 | Publishing audio books in the field of {indicate subject matter, e.g., medicine, history, political science, etc.} | X | 2015/06/11 | SERVICES | Book 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" |
016-456 | 016 | Educational books featuring {specify area or subject matter, e.g., elementary level mathematics} | A | 1991/04/02 | GOODS | | | "08-2002" |
016-413 | 016 | Guide books featuring {specify area or subject matter, e.g., travel, discount shopping} | A | 1991/04/02 | GOODS | | | "08-2002" |
016-2082 | 016 | Printed matter, namely, paper signs, books, manuals, curricula, newsletters, informational cards and brochures in the field of {indicate subject matter} | X | 2010/11/18 | GOODS | 11-28-2013: 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" |
016-1817 | 016 | Printed materials, namely, novels and series of fiction books and short stories featuring scenes and characters based on video games | X | 2009/04/16 | GOODS | 09-05-2013: Status of entry changed from “A”-Added to “X”-Example. | | "10-2013" |
016-1444 | 016 | A series of books, written articles, handouts and worksheets in the field of {indicate subject matter or field} | A | 2006/11/30 | GOODS | | | "08-2002" |
016-1761 | 016 | Educational publications, namely, books, hand-outs, workbooks, journals, playbooks, worksheets and cards in the field of right-brain fitness | A | 2008/05/29 | GOODS | | | "09-2007" |
035-2404 | 035 | On-line retail store services featuring downloadable {indicate goods, e.g., magazines, books, ring tones, etc.} | A | 2012/08/09 | SERVICES | | | "10-2012" |
016-2388 | 016 | Pop-up books in the field of {specify subject matter, e.g., architecture, pop culture, fashion, etc.} | A | 2017/02/09 | GOODS | | | "11-2017" |
016-1902 | 016 | Educational kits sold as a unit in the field of {indicate subject matter} consisting primarily of educational books and also including DVDs and t-shirts | A | 2010/05/20 | GOODS | | | "09-2007" |
016-1844 | 016 | Printed matter, namely, newspapers, photographs, magazines, books, printed periodicals, newsletters, and brochures all in the fields of securities, options and other financial instruments | A | 2009/08/13 | GOODS | | | "09-2007" |
016-1840 | 016 | Educational 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 DVD | A | 2009/07/23 | GOODS | | | "09-2007" |
016-1742 | 016 | Publications, 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} | A | 2008/02/14 | GOODS | | | "09-2007" |
016-1642 | 016 | Educational 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} | A | 2007/11/08 | GOODS | | | "09-2007" |
009-3501 | 009 | Downloadable MP3 files, MP3 recordings, on-line discussion board posts, webcasts, webinars and podcasts, news, and audio books in the field of {indicate subject matter} | M | 2014/05/22 | GOODS | WEBINARS 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" |
041-1502 | 041 | Providing 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} | A | 2010/05/20 | SERVICES | 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 services in the nature of website hosting in Class 42. | | "09-2007" |
042-1952 | 042 | Computer 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 sites | D | 2011/04/14 | SERVICES | 04-14-2011: 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" |
041-1244 | 041 | Providing 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} | A | 2010/05/20 | SERVICES | Downloadable 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" |
045-1036 | 045 | Preparation 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 others | A | 2010/08/12 | SERVICES | | | "09-2007" |
016-2121 | 016 | Printed 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.} | M | 2014/03/20 | GOODS | 07-04-2013: 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" |
016-1982 | 016 | Educational 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 DVDs | X | 2010/12/09 | GOODS | 07-04-2013: Status changed from “A” - Added to “X” - example. | | "10-2013" |
041-1510 | 041 | Providing 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 history | X | 2013/08/29 | SERVICES | On 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" |
041-1503 | 041 | Providing 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.} | A | 2010/05/20 | SERVICES | When 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" |
041-1523 | 041 | Providing 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 history | X | 2013/08/29 | SERVICES | 11-17-2011: 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" |
042-1930 | 042 | Providing 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} | X | 2010/05/20 | SERVICES | When 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" |