USPTO trademark

MERRIAM-WEBSTER

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 16Class 21Class 25

"MERRIAM-WEBSTER" is a word mark owned by Merriam-Webster, Incorporated, filed at the USPTO on December 6, 2023. It is registered and covers classes 16, 21 and 25.

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Data current as of August 26, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since October 29, 2024
Filed: December 6, 2023
Registered: October 29, 2024
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 98301183
Registration no.: 7551078
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 3 classes

Ownership

Who owns MERRIAM-WEBSTER

The owner on file, matched to the company behind it. Every owner-name spelling for that company is grouped on its page.

Owner

Merriam-Webster, Incorporated

Springfield, United States

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Representative

Aric S. Jacover

Jacover Law LLC

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services MERRIAM-WEBSTER is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

16Class 16 · Paper Goods and Printed Matter
Stickers; Blank writing journals; Graphic prints; Printed greeting cards; Printed notebooks
21Class 21 · Housewares and Glass
Mugs
25Class 25 · Clothing
Hats; Hoodies; Sweatshirts; Infant and toddler one piece clothing; T-shirts

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

August 26, 2026Notice of suit
August 11, 2026Notice of updated registration confirmation emailed
July 18, 2026Correction under section 7 - processed
July 18, 2026Case assigned to post registration paralegal
June 22, 2026Notice of suit
April 28, 2026Teas section 7 request received
November 14, 2024Teas change of correspondence received
November 14, 2024Attorney/dom.rep.revoked and/or appointed
November 14, 2024Teas revoke/app/change addr of atty/dom rep received
October 29, 2024Notice of registration confirmation emailed

8 earlier steps on the official record.

FAQ

About MERRIAM-WEBSTER

Who owns the trademark "MERRIAM-WEBSTER"?

The USPTO trademark "MERRIAM-WEBSTER" (application 98301183) is owned by Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.

What is the status of "MERRIAM-WEBSTER"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "MERRIAM-WEBSTER" registered?

It was registered on October 29, 2024.

API

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GET/v1/trademarks/{id}
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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}

ID=tm_019d2c5f-9255-76d1-8717-7895d6ac9d2e
curl https://api.signa.so/v1/trademarks/$ID \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SIGNA_API_KEY"

Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d2c5f-9255-76d1-8717-7895d6ac9d2e",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "MERRIAM-WEBSTER",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "98301183",
  "filing_date": "2023-12-06",
  "nice_classes": [
    16,
    21,
    25
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "Merriam-Webster, Incorporated",
      "entity_id": "ent_019eb6f5-bf76-7398-a18e-93c43a02edbb"
    }
  ]
}