USPTO serial 78194342
GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 26, 2005
- Examiner
- FINK, GINA M
- 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
Guinness World Records Limited
London, GB
Guinness World Records Limited
Eastleigh, Hampshire, GB
Guinness World Records Limited
Eastleigh, Hampshire, GB
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Robert D. Leighton
Robert D. Leighton Goldberg Kohn Ltd.55 East Monroe, Suite 3300Chicago, IL 60603United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | (( Providing on-line chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users concerning record breaking achievements; )) [ television broadcasting, radio broadcasting, ] video broadcasting; all of the aforementioned services are limited to those relating to record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences that are relating to human beings, natural phenomena or otherwise occurring, record breaking attempts and outstanding and unusual achievements, failures and occurrences | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Amusement park services; [ arranging and conducting workshops in the field of record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences; training services in the field of record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences and distributing course materials in connection therewith; instruction in the field of record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences; electronic publishing services, namely, publication of text and graphic works of others on CD, DVD, and on-line featuring record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences; production of radio and television entertainment programs; ] providing information relating to entertainment and education provided on-line via the Internet; providing an on-line computer database in the field of entertainment and education; (( on-line library services, namely, providing electronic library services which feature [ newspapers, magazines, ] photographs and pictures via an on-line computer network; )) museums; [ guided tours of museums; ] entertainment in the nature of competitions in the field of record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences; entertainment in the nature of online computer games; entertainment in the nature of quizzes in the field of record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences; [ entertainment in the nature of live and recorded stage and syndicated television shows; ] organization of exhibitions for record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences; organization, production and presentation of live performances featuring record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences and audience participation events featuring record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences; production, editing, [ rental ] and exhibition of [ films, sound and ] (( video recordings, )) television and radio programs; [ production and distribution of motion pictures and television programs; ] providing on-line non-downloadable electronic publications, namely, [ magazines and ] newsletters in the field of record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences; [ children's entertainment and amusement centers, namely, interactive play areas; provision of workshops in the field of record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences; ] publication of books, [ magazines, ] * and * almanacs; [ and journals; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; scriptwriting services; ] fan clubs; advisory information and consultation services relating to all the aforesaid services; all of the aforementioned services are limited to those relating to record achievements, record breaking events or occurrences that are relating to human beings, natural phenomena or otherwise occurring, record breaking attempts and outstanding and unusual achievements, failures and occurrences | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| Oct 14, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 23, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 26, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 14, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jun 14, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 14, 2024 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Jun 14, 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. |
| Jun 14, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 14, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 14, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 20, 2016 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 20, 2016 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 21, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 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. |
| Aug 21, 2015 | 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 20, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 27, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 18, 2014 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Oct 24, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 15, 2014 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 2, 2012 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2012 | NA15 | SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2012 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| Feb 2, 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. |
| Oct 25, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 28, 2011 | E15R | TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 26, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 24, 2011 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 4, 2011 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| May 24, 2011 | 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. |
| May 24, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 28, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 27, 2011 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| May 14, 2009 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 26, 2005 | 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. |
| Jun 2, 2005 | DP1B | 1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION | — |
| May 24, 2005 | IUCN | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED | — |
| May 24, 2005 | D1BR | TEAS DELETE 1(B) BASIS RECEIVED | — |
| May 24, 2005 | 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. |
| Mar 1, 2005 | 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. |
| Feb 18, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 9, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 23, 2004 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 17, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 15, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 14, 2004 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 9, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 9, 2004 | 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 2, 2004 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2004 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 23, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 23, 2004 | 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. |
| Jan 26, 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 18, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 18, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 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 13, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |