USPTO serial 73719639
BBC
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 19, 1989
- Examiner
- SPARROW, MARY
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, THE
LONDON, GB
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BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, THE
LONDON, GB
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BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, THE
LONDON, GB
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Lynn M. Jordan
Lynn M. Jordan KELLY IP, LLP1150 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 600Washington, DC 20036United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | PRE-RECORDED [ AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES AND ] DISCS AND CINEMATOGRAPHIC FILMS | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | BOOKS, [ BOOKLETS, PAMPHLETS ] AND MAGAZINES, ALL DEALING WITH A VARIETY OF TOPICS | ACTIVE | — |
| 038 | RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | ENTERTAINMENT AND EDUCATION SERVICES;, namely, PRODUCTION,* AND * PRESENTATION [ AND RENTAL ] OF RADIO AND TELEVISION PROGRAMMES, FILM PRODUCTION,* AND * PRESENTATION [ AND RENTAL;] ROADSHOWS [ ; PUBLICATION SERVICES ] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Apr 15, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2022 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jun 15, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 13, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 13, 2019 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Sep 13, 2019 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Sep 13, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 11, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 9, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 30, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2009 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Sep 19, 2009 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Sep 18, 2009 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 17, 2009 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 21, 1996 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 7, 1995 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Sep 19, 1989 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Jun 27, 1989 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| May 29, 1989 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 27, 1989 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 14, 1989 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 27, 1989 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 19, 1989 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jan 17, 1989 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 9, 1989 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 13, 1988 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jun 20, 1988 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 20, 1988 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| May 23, 1988 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |