USPTO serial 77252767
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 24, 2009
- Examiner
- FROMM, MARTHA L
- 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
London, GB
London, GB
London, GB
London, GB
Attorney of record
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Sheila Fox Morrison
Sheila Fox Morrison DAVIS WRIGHT TREMAINE, LLP560 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 700PORTLAND, OR 97205United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Cinematographic and photographic films featuring dramas; sound and video recordings, namely, [ phonograph records, video discs, audio discs, audio tapes, audio cassettes, CDs, video tapes, video cassettes and ] DVDs featuring dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; [ audio tapes and video tapes featuring music or dramas; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound, data or images, namely, VCRs, cassette players and recorders, DVD players and recorders, personal digital audio and video players and recorders, personal video players and recorders (PVRs), hard disc drive players and recorders (HDDs), CD players and recorders, MP3 players and recorders; blank magnetic data carriers, blank recording discs; sound, video and data recording and reproducing apparatus, namely, VCRs, personal digital audio and video recorders, video, tape, cassette, DVD, record, disc and CD players and recorders; blank phonograph records, compact discs, CD-Rs, DVDs, audio and video tapes and cassettes, computer cartridges, smart cards and other magnetic data carriers; ] pre-recorded [ phonograph records, CDs, interactive compact discs, CD-ROMS and ] DVDS [ audio and video tapes and cassettes, computer cartridges, smart cards, memory carriers, and other magnetic data carriers featuring music, dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; smart phone apparatus, namely, telephones with capability of transmitting data, voice and images, accessing a global computer network and sending and receiving faxes and e-mail and operating software therefor; WAP, namely, wireless application protocol phone apparatus and operating software therefor; computer games, namely, programs, discs, cartridges and cassettes featuring games based on television dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; computer software for playing games; educational software featuring reading, writing, comprehension, literature, math, science and art; children's educational software; structural parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | [ Books in the field of fiction, books based on or about television dramas; printed matter, namely, booklets, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, leaflets featuring drama, fiction, horror, or suspense stories or information about television shows, dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; printed periodicals, namely, magazines, comics and annuals in the field of fiction or based on or about television dramas; monographs in the field of fiction or based on or about television dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; photographs; calendars; diaries; posters; stationery; pens; pencils; erasers; greeting cards; artists' materials, namely, stencils, brushes, crayons, markers, paper, painting pallets, paint brushes, artists pencils; post cards; stickers; painting sets for children ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 038 | [ Broadcasting and transmission of television, radio, cable television and satellite and internet radio and television programs; transmission of information and web pages by means of satellite, cable modem and telephone lines; electronic transmission of data and documents via computer terminals; electronic mail services; providing telecommunications access to computer databases and the internet via telephone lines and cable; electronic transmission of messages, sound and images; transmission of information by communications satellite, microwave or electronic, digital or analogue means; providing and displaying information from a computer stored databank via satellite, cable modem, and telephone lines, namely, providing multiple user access to proprietary collections of information by means of global computer information networks; providing multiple-user access to the global computer network; communications services for the electronic, digital and analogue display of information, messages, images and data; information and consulting services relating to any of the aforesaid services ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 041 | Entertainment services in the form of television programs, [ radio, cable television and satellite ] and internet [ radio and ] television programs in the field of dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; [ production of television programs, shows and movies, videos and DVDs and in the field of dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; providing ongoing television programs, shows and movies in the field of dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; production of television, radio, cable television, and satellite and internet radio and television programs in the field of dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; providing ongoing television, radio, cable television, and satellite and internet radio and television programs in the field of dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; ] distribution and syndication of television [ radio, cable, satellite ] and internet programs [ ; and motion picture films; rental of films, audio and video tapes and DVDs; organizing and conducting seminars, conferences, workshops and courses for educational, cultural or entertainment purposes in the fields of television shows, dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; organizing and conducting retreats and camps, music concerts, film festivals, and fairs for educational, cultural or entertainment purposes in the fields of television shows, dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories; providing information relating to entertainment and education in the fields of dramas, fiction, horror, or suspense stories via an on-line computer database, the internet, communications satellite, microwave or other electronic, digital or analogue media; publishing, namely, publication of newspapers, magazines, comics, brochures, guides and books; audio and video recording services; organizing and conducting competitions, contests, games, game shows, quizzes, fun days, exhibitions, live entertainment shows, staged events, raves, theatrical performances, music concerts, participation events, and road shows for educational, cultural or entertainment purposes; information and consulting services relating to any of the aforesaid services ] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 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. |
| Oct 22, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 29, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 29, 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. |
| Jul 29, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 9, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 9, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 9, 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. |
| Aug 9, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 9, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 30, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 30, 2018 | 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. |
| Nov 30, 2018 | 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 15, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 7, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 7, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 4, 2018 | PRAN | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED | — |
| Oct 1, 2018 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 24, 2018 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 24, 2018 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 24, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 7, 2018 | 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 7, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 10, 2018 | WOAG | WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED | — |
| Jan 10, 2018 | WOAR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 21, 2015 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 21, 2015 | 8.PR | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 21, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 17, 2015 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 17, 2014 | 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. |
| Nov 17, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 5, 2009 | C.7C | NEW CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Apr 23, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 6, 2009 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 24, 2009 | 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. |
| Feb 18, 2009 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 18, 2009 | DP1B | 1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION | — |
| Feb 13, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 12, 2009 | IUCN | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED | — |
| Feb 12, 2009 | D1BR | TEAS DELETE 1(B) BASIS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 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. |
| Nov 18, 2008 | 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. |
| Oct 29, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 14, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 11, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 9, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 9, 2008 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 9, 2008 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 9, 2008 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 9, 2008 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 29, 2008 | GPRN | NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Aug 29, 2008 | GPRA | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Aug 29, 2008 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Aug 1, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 1, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 1, 2008 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| May 23, 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. |
| May 23, 2008 | GRML | CORRESPONDENCE E-MAILED | — |
| May 23, 2008 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| May 23, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 23, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 23, 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. |
| Nov 23, 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. |
| Nov 23, 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. |
| Nov 23, 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. |
| Nov 16, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 27, 2007 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Oct 26, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 20, 2007 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |