USPTO serial 75141030
THE TARDIS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 28, 2000
- Examiner
- CLARK, GLENN
- 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
Other trademarks owned by British Broadcasting Corporation, The
British Broadcasting Corporation, The
London W1A 1AA, GB
Other trademarks owned by British Broadcasting Corporation, The
British Broadcasting Corporation, The
London W1A 1AA, 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 | [ audio cassette players and recorders; compact disc players; video cassette recorders; computer game and video game equipment, namely, computer game programs, software, cassettes, discs, and tapes; computer hardware; computers; computer software for entertainment purposes, namely, computer game software relating to or featuring science fiction; mouse pads; mats for use with a computer mouse; musical sound recordings; ] prerecorded video tapes, discs [ cassettes, cartridges and memory carriers ] featuring or relating to science fiction; [ computer hardware, namely, memory cards; ] CD-IS and CD-ROMS featuring or relating to science fiction; [ motion picture films featuring or relating to science fiction; sunglasses; magnets, namely, fridge magnets, radiator magnets, and magnets for attaching to furniture or to domestic appliances; pre-paid telephone calling cards, magnetically encoded; and parts for all the aforementioned goods ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | books, [ magazines, booklets, catalogs, guides, pamphlets, and printed programs] all relating to or featuring science fiction [ stationery; note books; note pads; greeting cards; trading cards; book bindings; artists' materials, namely, brushes and painting sets for artists; printed instructional, educational and teaching materials relating to or featuring science fiction; writing instruments; pens; pencils; crayons; erasers; pencil boxes and cases; paperweights; posters; postcards; scrap books; mounted and unmounted photographs; photograph albums; diaries; calendars; art prints and cartoon prints; holograms; stickers; coasters made of paper; book markers; book ends; cardboard figures; three dimensional models for entertainment and educational purposes; cardboard for cutting into figures and models; playing cards; and parts for all the aforementioned goods ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | [ clothing, footwear and headgear for men, women and children, namely, coats, jackets, suits, skirts, dresses, jumpers, pullovers, waist coats, vests, blouses, trousers, slacks, shorts, boxer shorts, dungarees, shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, sweat pants, jogging pants, smocks, hats, stockings, neck ties, scarves, gloves, aprons, slippers, shoes, jeans, caps, berets, tights, belts, socks, swimwear, beachwear, night gowns, night shirts, pajamas, night dresses, bathing caps, shower caps, bathrobes, bath sandals, bath slippers, and Halloween costumes ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 028 | [ games, ] toys and playthings, namely, [ board games; hand held units for playing video games; jigsaw puzzles; toy model hobbycraft kits; ] toy die cast models; [ plastic toy construction kits; play tents; ] toy figures [dolls; balloons; chess sets; sports balls for throwing; pinball games; coin operated pinball machines, non-coin operated pinball machines, and pinball-type games; coin or token operated games and amusement apparatus, namely, coin or token operated video games and computer games, and parts for all the aforesaid goods ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | entertainment, education and instruction relating to [ radio and ] television, namely, production of sound recordings, [ motion picture films, ] television shows, [ and videotape; entertainment in the nature of on-going radio programs in the field of science fiction; ] entertainment in the nature of on-going television programs in the field of science fiction;[ rental of motion picture films, sound recordings and videotapes; ] publication of books; electronic publishing services, namely, publication of text and graphic works of others on CD-ROMS featuring or relating to science fiction;[ publication of magazines and books; ] entertainment, namely, production of television programmes; [ cable television programming scheduling; distribution of television programming for others to cable, terrestrial or satellite television systems; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games and provision of on-line interactive entertainment featuring or relating to science fiction; ] on-going television programs that are accessed by computer networks featuring science fiction [computer education services; consultation relating to the aforesaid 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 | — |
| Jun 9, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 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. |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 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. |
| Mar 4, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 24, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 28, 2019 | 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 | — |
| Dec 2, 2010 | 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. |
| Dec 2, 2010 | 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. |
| Nov 29, 2010 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 19, 2007 | 8.PR | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 20, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| May 25, 2007 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| May 25, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 3, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Nov 28, 2000 | 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. |
| Sep 5, 2000 | 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. |
| Aug 4, 2000 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 11, 2000 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 8, 2000 | 1.BD | Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED | — |
| May 4, 2000 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Nov 2, 1999 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Nov 2, 1999 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Mar 9, 1999 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Dec 22, 1998 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 4, 1998 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| May 18, 1998 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 19, 1997 | 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. |
| Oct 23, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 24, 1997 | 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 1, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 26, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |