USPTO serial 76457659
THE GREAT COURSES
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 26, 2004
- Examiner
- WINTER, ELIZABETH
- 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
CHANTILLY, VA
Teaching Company Limited Partnership, The
Chantilly, VA
Other trademarks owned by Teaching Company Limited Partnership, The
Teaching Company Limited Partnership, The
Chantilly, VA
Other trademarks owned by Teaching Company Limited Partnership, The
Teaching Company Limited Partnership, The
Chantilly, VA
Other trademarks owned by Teaching Company Limited Partnership, The
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Donna J. Bunton
Donna J. Bunton Nixon & Vanderhye P.C.901 North Glebe Road11th FloorArlington, VA 22203Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ Prerecorded videotapes, audiotapes, ] [ CD-ROMs, and ] DVDs on the subjects of social sciences, psychology, history, law, literature, fine arts, cosmology, physical science, biological science, philosophy, theology, linguistics, religion, mathematics, music, and performing arts | ACTIVE | Mar 19, 1998 |
| 016 | Printed educational materials, namely, course outlines, suggested reading lists, visual aids, namely, maps, charts and diagrams, and academic subject material in the nature of printed lecture transcripts and book-length transcripts on the subjects of social sciences, psychology, history, law, literature, fine arts, cosmology, physical science, biological science, philosophy, theology, linguistics, religion, mathematics, music, and performing arts | ACTIVE | Mar 19, 1998 |
| 035 | Online retail store services featuring non-credit courses of instruction on the subjects of social sciences, psychology, history, law, literature, fine arts, cosmology, physical science, biological science, philosophy, theology, linguistics, religion, mathematics, music and performing arts, which courses are [ prerecorded on videotape, audiotape, ] [ CD-ROM and ] DVD, and related course transcripts, outlines and guidebooks | ACTIVE | Mar 19, 1998 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2025 | 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. |
| Jul 31, 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. |
| Jul 31, 2025 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 8, 2025 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Feb 8, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 26, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 2, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 8, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 8, 2014 | 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. |
| Oct 8, 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. |
| Oct 7, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 26, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 26, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 12, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 6, 2011 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 17, 2011 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Mar 15, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 22, 2010 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 22, 2010 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 22, 2010 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 12, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 29, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 26, 2004 | 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. |
| Aug 3, 2004 | 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 14, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 17, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 17, 2004 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 14, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 14, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 18, 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. |
| Feb 2, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 2, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 1, 2003 | 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 13, 2003 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 23, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 23, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 7, 2003 | 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 27, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 22, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 22, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 5, 2002 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Nov 5, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 5, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — |