USPTO serial 74249907
TLC
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 18, 1995
- Examiner
- COHEN, JEFFREY R.
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
BETHESDA, MD
New York, NY
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda, MD
Bethesda, MD
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | pre-recorded video cassettes [ for home and educational purposes ] featuring [ educational and ] general interest information; namely, [ math, science, literature, history, technology, travel, fine arts, ] social sciences, hobbies, sports and recreational activities | ACTIVE | — |
| 038 | cable television network broadcasting services | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | [ educational and ] entertainment services; namely, producing and distributing pre-recorded videos and television programs in the field of [ educational instruction; namely, math, science, literature, history, technology, travel, fine arts, ] social sciences, hobbies, sports and recreational activities | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 2025 | RNL3 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD 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. |
| Aug 18, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 18, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 7, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | 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. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | 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. |
| Feb 28, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 22, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2021 | 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. |
| Oct 22, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 27, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 14, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 14, 2014 | 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. |
| May 14, 2014 | 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. |
| May 14, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 2, 2014 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| May 2, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 18, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 30, 2008 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 10, 2005 | 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. |
| May 10, 2005 | 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. |
| May 10, 2005 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 18, 2005 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Apr 18, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 2, 2001 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 9, 2001 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Apr 18, 1995 | 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. |
| Dec 12, 1994 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 7, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 30, 1994 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Oct 24, 1994 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 26, 1994 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Aug 17, 1993 | 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. |
| Jul 16, 1993 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 11, 1993 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 3, 1993 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Mar 18, 1993 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 5, 1993 | 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. |
| Dec 21, 1992 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 7, 1992 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jul 9, 1992 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 28, 1992 | 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. |
| Apr 21, 1992 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |