USPTO serial 76112609
WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE $
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 16, 2006
- Examiner
- GEORGE, DAHLIA
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
London WC2E 9LG, GB
London WC2E 9LG, GB
SONY PICTURES TELEVISION UK RIGHTS LIMITED
London, GB
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London WC2E 9LG, GB
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Deborah K. Squiers
Deborah K. Squiers Cowan, Liebowitz & Latman, P.C.114 West 47th StreetNew York, NY 10036United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ AMUSEMENT APPARATUS FOR USE WITH OR INCORPORATING A TELEVISION SCREEN OR VIDEO MONITOR, NAMELY, VIDEO GAME MACHINES FOR USE WITH TELEVISIONS; GAMES AND APPARATUS FOR GAMES FOR USE WITH OR INCORPORATING A TELEVISION SCREEN OR VIDEO MONITOR, NAMELY, VIDEO OUTPUT GAME MACHINES FOR USE WITH TELEVISIONS; ] [ COIN OR TOKEN OPERATED ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC AMUSEMENT APPARATUS, NAMELY, FOR QUIZ GAMES; ] COMPUTER SOFTWARE, NAMELY, GAME SOFTWARE; [ ELECTRICALLY, MAGNETICALLY AND OPTICALLY RECORDED DATA FOR COMPUTERS, NAMELY, BOOKS, ] [ MAGAZINES, ] [ MANUALS RELATING TO GAME SHOWS ] [ AND ] QUIZ GAMES RECORDED ON DVD [ OR COMPACT DISCS ] ; [ SOUND RECORDINGS FEATURING SPEECH AND MUSIC SOUND RECORDINGS; ] VIDEO RECORDINGS, NAMELY, TELEVISION PROGRAM MATERIAL, GAMES [ ; MOTION PICTURE FILMS FEATURING THE TELEVISION PROGRAM FORMAT; PHONOGRAPH RECORDS FEATURING MUSIC OR AUDIO RECORDINGS FROM THE PROGRAM; COMPACT DISCS FEATURING MUSIC OR AUDIO RECORDINGS FROM THE PROGRAM; AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES FEATURING TELEVISION PROGRAM MATERIAL; CARTRIDGES, NAMELY, VIDEO GAME CARTRIDGES OR COMPUTER GAME CARTRIDGES; TELEPHONE CARDS, MAGNETICALLY ENCODED CARDS; VIDEO RECORDINGS FEATURING THE PROGRAM; ] [ CD-IS, NAMELY, PRERECORDED INTERACTIVE GAMES BASED ON THE PROGRAM; ] [ CD-ROMS, NAMELY, GAME MULTIMEDIA SOFTWARE RECORDED ON CD-ROM BASED ON THE PROGRAM ] | ACTIVE | Nov 30, 2000 |
| 016 | PRINTED MATTER, NAMELY, BOOKS IN THE FIELD OF TELEVISION GAME SHOWS; [ MAGAZINES BASED ON THE PROGRAM; POSTERS; PRINTS, NAMELY, ART, COLOR, PHOTOGRAPHIC, PICTORIAL, CARTOON; ] [ STATIONERY; ] [ BAGS, NAMELY, GENERAL PURPOSE PLASTIC BAGS, GROCERY BAGS, MERCHANDISE BAGS, PAPER BAGS; ] [ WRITING SETS, NAMELY, ] [ DESK SETS, ] [ STATIONERY; WRITING PAPER; ] BOOKS, NAMELY, QUIZ BOOKS AND BOOKS FEATURING TELEVISION GAME SHOWS; [ CALENDARS; ] [ POSTCARDS; TRANSFERS, NAMELY, IRON-ON AND PLASTIC; BOXES, NAMELY, CARDBOARD, PAPER AND PAPER STATIONERY; ] [ GREETING CARDS; PENS AND PENCILS; ] [ DIARIES; ] [ OFFICE REQUISITES, NAMELY, NOTEBOOK PAPER, AND WRITING PADS; ] [ STICKERS; PLAYING CARDS; BINDERS AND FOLDERS; ENVELOPES; PAPER NAPKINS; PHOTOGRAPHS, MOUNTED OR UNMOUNTED; PAPERWEIGHTS; PEN CASES; AND SCRAPBOOKS ] | ACTIVE | Nov 30, 2000 |
| 028 | [ TOYS, NAMELY, PLUSH TOYS, BATHTUB TOYS; ] GAMES, NAMELY, HANDHELD ELECTRONIC GAMES [ , BOARD GAMES, ] [ CARD GAMES; PLAYTHINGS, NAMELY, DOLLS; PROMOTIONAL GAME MATERIALS, NAMELY, GAME CARDS ] | ACTIVE | Nov 30, 2000 |
| 041 | ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, NAMELY, ENTERTAINMENT IN THE NATURE OF AN ONGOING TELEVISION PROGRAM CONSTITUTING A QUIZ/GAME SHOW; [ EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY, CONDUCTING WORKSHOPS IN THE FIELDS OF RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING; ] PRODUCTION OF [ RADIO ENTERTAINMENT, ] TELEVISION SHOWS, AUDIO RECORDINGS AND VIDEOTAPES; RADIO AND TELEVISION BROADCASTING; [ RENTAL OF MOTION PICTURE FILMS, VIDEOTAPES AND AUDIOTAPES; PUBLICATION OF MAGAZINES, ] BOOKS; RENTAL OF EDUCATIONAL AND INSTRUCTIONAL BOOKS, MAGAZINES; ENTERTAINMENT IN THE NATURE OF QUIZ COMPETITIONS; ENTERTAINMENT, NAMELY, LIVE PERFORMANCES BY HOST OF THE PROGRAM FORMAT OR GROUP, BAND AND INDIVIDUAL; [ ORGANIZATION EXHIBITIONS RELATING TO QUIZ/GAME SHOWS; ] ENTERTAINMENT IN THE NATURE OF LIVE QUIZ SHOWS | ACTIVE | Nov 30, 2000 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 14, 2026 | 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, 2026 | 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, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 11, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 16, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 25, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 25, 2016 | 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. |
| Jun 25, 2016 | 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. |
| Jun 24, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 16, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 25, 2015 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 18, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 11, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 18, 2012 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 18, 2012 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Dec 11, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 13, 2012 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| May 16, 2006 | 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. |
| Apr 5, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 30, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 28, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 23, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 20, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 20, 2005 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Sep 13, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 6, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 6, 2005 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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 8, 2005 | 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. |
| Aug 5, 2005 | CNRT | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN | 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 27, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 14, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| May 24, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 24, 2005 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Dec 3, 2004 | 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 2, 2004 | CNRT | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN | 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 2, 2004 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 8, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 8, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 2, 2004 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| May 28, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 21, 2004 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| May 21, 2004 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Dec 12, 2003 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 1, 2003 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Dec 1, 2003 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jun 12, 2003 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 2, 2003 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jun 2, 2003 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Dec 3, 2002 | 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. |
| Sep 10, 2002 | 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 21, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 2, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 6, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 9, 2001 | 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. |
| Feb 7, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |