USPTO serial 85418906
TOP GEAR
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 15, 2016
- Examiner
- ELLINGER FATHY, JESSICA M
- Law office
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Owner
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 005 | [ Filled first aid kits ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 009 | Audio recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, compact discs, featuring music and entertainment information related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; video recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVDs featuring music, entertainment information, instructions, and education related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; still and moving images in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVDs featuring entertainment information related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; still and moving images in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, audio visual recordings featuring instructions related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; data recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVDs featuring entertainment information, instructions, and education related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; data recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, pre-recorded audio and video tapes, cassettes, cartridges, CD-ROMs, CDs, digital audio and video compression files, and MP3 files all featuring music, entertainment information, 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; educational software featuring instruction, entertainment information, education and information relating to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; downloadable electronic publications, namely, magazines, brochures, books, booklets, pamphlets, newsletters, and comic strip books all featuring entertainment information, 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; electronic and video game cartridges and discs, video and computer game joysticks, computer game programs, computer game software, computer software for video and computer games, electronic game programs, electronic game software for wireless devices; downloadable electronic instructional and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, pre-recorded audio cassette tapes, compact discs and DVDs, accessible via the Internet relating to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; jumper cables; warning triangles; battery jump starters | ACTIVE | — |
| 020 | [ mirrors; non-metal and non-leather key chains ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 028 | [ Toys, games, and playthings, namely, dolls, costume masks, action figures, vehicles; toy and novelty face masks; toy model cars; jigsaw puzzles; playing cards; plastic character toys; wheeled toys, namely, toy cars; board games; die cast toys in the nature of scale model vehicles and figures; model toy vehicles; scale model vehicles; modeled plastic toy figurines ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2026 | NP89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 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. |
| May 23, 2026 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| May 23, 2026 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| May 7, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 7, 2026 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| May 7, 2026 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| May 7, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 4, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 15, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 10, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 10, 2022 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 9, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| 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 | — |
| Feb 22, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 13, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 13, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 13, 2021 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| May 13, 2021 | 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 13, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 13, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 15, 2021 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 15, 2016 | 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 9, 2016 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 8, 2016 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 15, 2016 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 11, 2016 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 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. |
| Jul 23, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2015 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 21, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 6, 2015 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Jul 6, 2015 | 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. |
| Feb 24, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 24, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 23, 2015 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Dec 23, 2014 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Dec 23, 2014 | 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 12, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 11, 2014 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 1, 2014 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jul 1, 2014 | 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. |
| Feb 13, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 12, 2014 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 7, 2014 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 7, 2014 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 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. |
| Jun 1, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 30, 2013 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 30, 2013 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 30, 2013 | 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. |
| May 30, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 15, 2013 | NOAM | NOA E-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 20, 2012 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2012 | 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 31, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 16, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 4, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 4, 2012 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Aug 19, 2012 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Aug 9, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 8, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 26, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 26, 2012 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 26, 2012 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 26, 2012 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 26, 2012 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 4, 2012 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 29, 2012 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 29, 2012 | 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. |
| Dec 29, 2011 | 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. |
| Dec 29, 2011 | 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. |
| Dec 29, 2011 | 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. |
| Dec 27, 2011 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 14, 2011 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 13, 2011 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |