USPTO serial 79036479
BBC
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Reg. 3686147Status 706Registered
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 22, 2009
- Examiner
- LEE, DEBRA ANN
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
The British Broadcasting Corporation
London, GB
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The British Broadcasting Corporation
GB
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The British Broadcasting Corporation
GB
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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, video, still, and moving images and data recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, pre-recorded [ audio and video tapes, cassettes, ] CD ROMs, CDs, [ tapes, ] [ cartridges, ] digital audio and video compression files, MP3 files, and films all pertaining to or featuring a wide range of cultural, educational, news, and entertainment topics; computer game and video game equipment, namely, computer game programs, [ software, ] [ cassettes, ] discs [ and tapes; computer software for accessing, reviewing, interacting with and retrieving on-line information, entertainment and education from the Internet ]; downloadable publications in the nature of magazines featuring a wide range of topics in the fields of culture, language teaching, news and entertainment; educational software in the fields of language teaching and children's content | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Printed publications, namely, books, [ pamphlets, ] printed guides, catalogues and programs featuring entertainment, sports, news, and instruction and education in the field of language teaching; magazines featuring entertainment, sports, news, [ and instruction and education in the fields of language teaching; photographs; ] stationery; [ paint brushes; plastic material for packaging, namely, bags and bubble packs; printing blocks; ] posters; postcards; [ greetings cards; ] trading cards; [ printed invitations and invitation cards; ] diaries; calendars; [ photograph albums; ] art prints; [ paper and plastic bags; gift boxes of paper, cardboard, and fiberboard; ] notepads; writing instruments and crayons; [ coasters made of paper; ] [ paper and cardboard gift tags; ] [ luggage tags; ornaments of paper, cardboard and papier mâché; ] stickers; [ iron on and plastic transfers; rubber stamps; ] personal organizers; [ address books; ] note books; [ pen and pencil holders; ] desk pads [ ; embroidery, sewing and knitting patterns; postage stamps, and paper gift wrap ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 038 | Television and radio broadcasting; audio and video broadcasting; broadcasting programs via the Internet; streaming of audio and video material across broad band networks and the Internet; television, satellite television, cable television, audio, radio and Internet broadcasting services rendered through terrestrial broadcasting systems, satellites, and the Internet, and transmission of audio, video and data material to wireless communications devices, handheld computers, personal digital assistants, and mobile and cellular phones; electronic transmission of data, documents, messages, text, sound, images, graphics, entertainment media content, and educational media content via a global computer network; video-on-demand transmission services; mobile media and entertainment services in the nature of electronic transmission of entertainment media content; providing online electronic bulletin boards and chat rooms for transmission of messages among computer users concerning topics of general interest | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Entertainment services, namely, production of radio and television entertainment and audio and video recordings; provision of ongoing radio and television programs, interactive online entertainment, namely, providing a web site allowing the sampling, streaming, and downloading of audio and visual material to personal computers and portable media players, all featuring a wide range of cultural, educational, news, and entertainment topics; organizing exhibitions for entertainment, educational, [ cultural, ] and sporting purposes relating to or featuring quizzes and games designed to test general knowledge and relating to music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, information, news, television and radio programs including children's [ radio ] and television programs, events, sport, documentaries, history, fiction, non-fiction topics, science and technology; rental of [ motion picture films, ] prerecorded radio and television programs, and sound recordings [ and videotapes ]; publication of books; distribution of television programming for others to cable, terrestrial or satellite television systems; provision of on-going radio and television programs all pertaining to or featuring a wide range of cultural, educational, news, entertainment and sport topics for accessing via communication and computer networks; educational services, namely, providing courses of instruction in the field of language; news syndication for the broadcasting industry; internet portal services, namely, providing a wide range of information via the internet related to the arts, culture, entertainment, sport and news | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | RNWL | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED | — |
| 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 | — |
| Jul 4, 2025 | NREP | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB 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 | — |
| Jul 31, 2020 | INNP | PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB | — |
| Jun 17, 2020 | INPS | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB | — |
| Jun 17, 2020 | INPC | INVALIDATION PROCESSED | — |
| May 24, 2020 | INPR | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED | — |
| Sep 24, 2019 | NA71 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 24, 2019 | 71AG | REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 20, 2019 | ES71 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 22, 2018 | REM4 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 10, 2018 | NREP | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 20, 2016 | RNWL | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | NA75 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | C75A | REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 2, 2015 | PR75 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 71 & 15 | — |
| Nov 2, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 21, 2015 | 715F | REGISTERED - SEC. 71 & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Sep 21, 2015 | ES75 | TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 11, 2014 | NREP | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED | — |
| May 30, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 27, 2013 | FINO | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| Jan 21, 2010 | FICS | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB | — |
| Jan 21, 2010 | FIMP | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED | — |
| Dec 22, 2009 | FICR | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB | — |
| Sep 22, 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. |
| Jul 7, 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. |
| Jun 17, 2009 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 2, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 1, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 29, 2009 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 26, 2009 | ISCR | WITHDRAWN FROM ISSUE - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Nov 8, 2008 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| Oct 24, 2008 | OPNX | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| Oct 9, 2008 | OPNS | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB | — |
| Oct 9, 2008 | OPNR | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB | — |
| Aug 12, 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. |
| Jul 23, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 9, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 9, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 9, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 10, 2008 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Jun 10, 2008 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Jun 10, 2008 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| May 27, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 27, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 27, 2008 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| May 23, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 23, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 23, 2008 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 10, 2007 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Dec 10, 2007 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Dec 10, 2007 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Nov 8, 2007 | 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 8, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 8, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 8, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 8, 2007 | 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. |
| May 25, 2007 | RFNT | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB | — |
| May 10, 2007 | RFCS | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB | — |
| May 10, 2007 | RFRR | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU | — |
| May 10, 2007 | RFCR | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW | — |
| May 9, 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. |
| May 7, 2007 | LIMS | LIMITATION OF GOODS/SERVICES FROM IB ENTERED | — |
| May 4, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 4, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |
| May 3, 2007 | REPR | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB | — |