It’s nothing to get worked up over from what I can see.
Sony has been granted three trademarks on the word “reader,” all of which were granted for use with specific logos.
See the trademark filings after the break.
Note that these records have been reformatted for clarity in this blog post.
Word Mark
READER
Goods and Services
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: electronic book reading device
Mark Drawing Code
(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code
20.05.05 – Bibles (open); Books that are open; Cook books (open); Encyclopedias (open)
Serial Number
77695657
Filing Date
March 20, 2009
Current Filing Basis
1B
Original Filing Basis
1B
Published for Opposition
November 10, 2009
Owner
(APPLICANT) Sony Electronics Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE MZ 7180 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CALIFORNIA 92127
Attorney of Record
Doreen J.Gridley
Disclaimer
NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE “READER” APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Description of Mark
Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of a word “Reader” and book-like symbol placed above first “e” letter.
Type of Mark
TRADEMARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator
LIVE
Word Mark
READER
Goods and Services
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: Electronic book reading device
Mark Drawing Code
(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code
20.03.09 – Pads, Writing; Paper, note; Paper, stacks of sheets; Tablets, paper
20.05.01 – Bibles (closed); Books that are closed; Cook books (closed); Encyclopedias (closed)
Serial Number
77693946
Filing Date
March 18, 2009
Current Filing Basis
1B
Original Filing Basis
1B
Published for Opposition
November 10, 2009
Owner
(APPLICANT) Sony Electronics Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE MZ 7180 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CALIFORNIA 92592
Attorney of Record
Doreen J.Gridley
Disclaimer
NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE “READER” APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Description of Mark
The color(s) black and burgundy is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of the word “READER” in black color and book-like symbol in burgundy placed above letter “e”.
Type of Mark
TRADEMARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator
LIVE
Word Mark
READER
Goods and Services
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: computer application software used for the operation of electronic book reading device
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S: online retail store services featuring electronic books and electronic book reading device
Mark Drawing Code
(3) DESIGN PLUS WORDS, LETTERS, AND/OR NUMBERS
Design Search Code
20.03.09 – Pads, Writing; Paper, note; Paper, stacks of sheets; Tablets, paper
20.05.05 – Bibles (open); Books that are open; Cook books (open); Encyclopedias (open)
Serial Number
77773343
Filing Date
July 2, 2009
Current Filing Basis
1B
Original Filing Basis
1B
Published for Opposition
December 8, 2009
Owner
(APPLICANT) Sony Electronics Inc. CORPORATION DELAWARE MZ 7180 16530 Via Esprillo San Diego CALIFORNIA 92127
Attorney of Record
Doreen J. Gridley
Disclaimer
NO CLAIM IS MADE TO THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO USE “READER” APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN
Description of Mark
Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of a word Reader and book-like symbol placed above first “e” letter.
Type of Mark
TRADEMARK. SERVICE MARK
Register
PRINCIPAL
Live/Dead Indicator
LIVE
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