USPTO serial 78675874
VOICE OF AMERICA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 6, 2007
- Examiner
- MAYS, PAULA
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
Broadcasting Board of Governors
Washington, DC
Broadcasting Board of Governors
Washington, DC
Broadcasting Board of Governors
Washington, DC
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Elizabeth A. Parish
Elizabeth A. Parish OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSELBROADCAST BOARD OF GOVERNORS330 INDEPENDENCE AVE SW RM 3349WASHINGTON, DC 20237-0001Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | Audio broadcasting; Broadcast of cable television programmes; Broadcasting programs via a global computer network; Cable radio broadcasting; Cable radio transmission; Cable television broadcasting; Cable television transmission; Communication via radio, [ telegraph, ] telephone and television transmissions; Radio broadcasting; Radio broadcasting of information and other programs; Radio communication; Radio program broadcasting; Radio programme broadcasting; Radio, telephone, telegraph communication services; Satellite communication services; Satellite television broadcasting; Satellite transmission services; Satellite, cable, network transmission of sounds, images, signals and data; Streaming of audio material on the Internet; Streaming of video material on the Internet; Subscription television broadcasting; Television broadcasting; Television programme broadcasting via cable; Television transmission services; Transmission of news; Video broadcasting; Webcasting services | ACTIVE | Feb 24, 1942 |
| 041 | Cable television programming, namely, scheduling; Distribution of radio programs for others; Distribution of television programming to cable television systems; Distribution of television programs for others; Entertainment in the nature of on-going television programs in the field of local, national, international news, sports, health, education, arts, music, culture and current events; Entertainment in the nature of television news shows; Entertainment in the nature of visual and audio performances, and musical, variety, news and comedy shows; Entertainment namely, production of local, national, international news, sports, health, education, arts, music, culture and current events; Entertainment services in the nature of on-going television programs in the field of children's entertainment; Entertainment services, namely, providing a radio program in the field of local, national, international news, sports, health, education, arts, music, culture and current events via a global computer network; Entertainment services, namely, providing a television program in the field of local, national, international news, sports, health, education, arts, music, culture and current events via a global computer network; Entertainment, namely a continuing local, national, international news, sports, health, education, arts, music, culture and current events show broadcast over television, satellite, audio, and video media; Entertainment, namely, television news shows; News agencies, namely, gathering and dissemination of news; News analysis and features distribution; News reporting services; News syndication for the broadcasting industry; News syndication reporting; On-line publication of local, national, international news, sports, health, education, arts, music, culture and current events in the form of an on-line newspaper; Production of cable television programs; Production of closed caption television programs; Production of radio or television programs; Publication of electronic newspapers accessible via a global computer network; Radio entertainment production; Television and radio programming namely, scheduling; Television production; Television program syndication; Scheduling television programs; Programming in the nature of television scheduling; Television show production | ACTIVE | Feb 24, 1942 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2017 | 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. |
| Apr 13, 2017 | 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. |
| Apr 13, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 16, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 6, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 21, 2015 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 31, 2012 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 31, 2012 | NA15 | SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 31, 2012 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| Aug 31, 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. |
| Aug 29, 2012 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2012 | PR15 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 15 | — |
| May 10, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 27, 2012 | 15AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 AFFIDAVIT FILED | — |
| Mar 27, 2012 | E15R | TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 6, 2007 | 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. |
| Nov 21, 2006 | 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. |
| Nov 1, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 29, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 28, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 15, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 19, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 18, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 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. |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 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. |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 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. |
| Apr 19, 2006 | 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. |
| Feb 10, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 29, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |