USPTO serial 77212338
TOP GEAR
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 17, 2010
- Examiner
- KAUFMAN, LAURIE R
- 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
The British Broadcasting Corporation
London, GB
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The British Broadcasting Corporation
London, GB
Other trademarks owned by The British Broadcasting Corporation
The British Broadcasting Corporation
London, GB
Other trademarks owned by The British Broadcasting Corporation
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 recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, compact discs, featuring music and entertainment related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; [ video recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVD's featuring music, ] entertainment, instructions, and education related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; [ still and moving images in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVD's featuring entertainment related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; ] still and moving images in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, records featuring instructions related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; data recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVD's featuring entertainment, instructions, and education related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; data recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, compact discs featuring music related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; downloadable electronic publications, namely, newsletters featuring entertainment, instruction, education, sport and news related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; downloadable multimedia files containing audio, video, and Internet Web links relating to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts | ACTIVE | Sep 4, 1995 |
| 016 | Printed publications, namely, books providing instruction, entertainment, and education relating to automobiles and automotive sports; magazines featuring entertainment, instruction, education, sport and news relating to automobiles and automotive sports; [ posters; ] diaries; calendars; [ stickers; plastic transfers ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 028 | Board games [ ; playing cards; toy racing tracks ] | ACTIVE | May 2, 2008 |
| 035 | [ Mail order catalog and ] on-line retail store services featuring clothing, sound and video recordings, books, games and toys, and merchandise related to radio and television programs and automotive interests; providing a website featuring consumer information related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts | ACTIVE | Dec 4, 2007 |
| 038 | [ Television and cable broadcasting and transmission; subscription television broadcasting and transmission; broadcasting and transmission of radio and television programs; data transmission and data broadcasting over high speed telephone and cable television networks; video and audio streaming via computer networks; electronic transmission of text, messages, information, sound and images via communication and computer networks; broadcasting and transmission of digital information by means of cable television, television and computer; ] providing online forums for the transmission of messages among computer users concerning topics of interest to automotive enthusiasts [ ; electronic transmission of data contained in databanks, namely, the display of information from a computer stored data bank; electronic transmission of information, messages, text, images and data ] | ACTIVE | Aug 20, 2007 |
| 041 | Entertainment services, namely, organizing game quizzes pertaining to or featuring instruction, entertainment, and information for automotive enthusiasts; publication and electronic publication of magazines and books featuring instruction, entertainment, and information relating to automobiles and of interest to automotive enthusiasts; [ provision of information relating to radio and television programs for accessing via communication and computer networks; ] provision of entertainment concerning topics of interest for automotive enthusiasts, namely, an ongoing series of television programs; providing online interactive entertainment, namely, quizzes and games designed to test general knowledge relating to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts | ACTIVE | Jan 2, 2003 |
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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 9, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 9, 2020 | 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 9, 2020 | 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 31, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 24, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 28, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2015 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 24, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 30, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2010 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 2010 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 14, 2010 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 13, 2010 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 13, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 13, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 13, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 24, 2010 | 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. |
| Jun 3, 2010 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 3, 2010 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 3, 2010 | 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. |
| Apr 19, 2010 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 19, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 31, 2010 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2010 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Sep 22, 2009 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 22, 2009 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 22, 2009 | 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. |
| Jul 22, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 7, 2009 | 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. |
| Jan 13, 2009 | 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. |
| Dec 24, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 10, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 29, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 28, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 26, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 26, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 26, 2008 | 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. |
| Jun 2, 2008 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 2, 2008 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 2, 2008 | CNRT | 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. |
| May 15, 2008 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 5, 2008 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Apr 23, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 23, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 22, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 13, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 13, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 13, 2008 | 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 19, 2007 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Sep 19, 2007 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| Sep 19, 2007 | CNRT | 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. |
| Sep 18, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 26, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |