BELL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 11, 1988, a trademark application was filed for BELL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BELL trademark a serial number of 73727726. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 18, 2021. This trademark is owned by NYNEX CORPORATION. The BELL trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT; NAMELY, COMPUTER PROGRAMS DEALING WITH TELECOMMUNICATIONS ]

TELEPHONE [ AND BUSINESS ] DIRECTORIES [ AND COMPUTER PROGRAM MANUALS ]

PROMOTING THE GOODS AND SERVICES OF OTHERS THROUGH CONSULTING ON DIRECTORY ADVERTISING PROGRAMS, DESIGNING DIRECTORY ADVERTISEMENTS AND LISTINGS, AND PLACING SUCH ADVERTISEMENTS AND LISTINGS IN DIRECTORIES

PROVIDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO OTHERS

[ PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SKILLS AND THE USE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES ]

General Information


Serial Number73727726
Word MarkBELL
Filing DateWednesday, May 11, 1988
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 18, 2021
Registration Number1565563
Registration DateTuesday, November 14, 1989
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 16, 1989

Trademark Statements


Concurrent Use StatementTHIS IS A CONCURRENT REGISTRATION ISSUED PURSUANT TO THE OPINIONS OF THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA IN UNITED STATES V. WESTERN ELECTRIC CO., INC., CIVIL ACTION NO. 82-0192, DATED JULY 8, 1983, AND FEBRUARY 6, 1984, AND SECTIONS 2(D) AND 37 OF THE LANHAM ACT, 15 U.S.C. SECTIONS 1052(D) AND 1119. REGISTRATION IS NATIONWIDE, BUT IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITION THAT REGISTRANT SHALL USE THE MARK ONLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING MODIFIERS; "NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE", "NEW YORK TELEPHONE", "NYNEX", "NEW ENGLAND BELL", "NEW YORK BELL". USE OF A MODIFIER SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MARK IF IT IS USED IN SUFFICICIENT PROXIMITY TO THE MARK SUCH THAT A REASONABLE OBSERVER WOULD NORMALLY VIEW THE MARK AND THE MODIFIER IN A SINGLE VISUAL IMPRESSION AND WOULD RECOGNIZE THAT BOTH THE MARK AND THE MODIFIER ARE USED BY REGISTRANT. REGISTRANT'S RIGHT TO EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE MARK IS SUBJECT TO THE RIGHTS OF THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES, TO WHICH CONCURRENT REGISTRATIONS IN THE MARK HAVE ALSO BEEN ISSUED, TO USE THE MARK IN CONJUNCTION WITH ONE OR MORE OF THE MODIFIERS SPECIFIED IN THOSE REGISTRATIONS; AMERICAN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION, 30 SOUTH WACKER DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60606; BELL ATLANTIC CORPORATION, 1600 MARKET STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103; BELLSOUTH CORPORATION, 1155 PEACHTREE STREET, N.E., ATLANTA, GA 30367-6000; CINCINNATI BELL INC., 201 EAST FOURTH STREET, CINCINNATI, OH 45202; PACIFIC TELESIS GROUP, 130 KEARNY STREET, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108; THE SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE COMPANY, 227 CHURCH STREET, NEW HAVEN, CT 06506; SOUTHWESTERN BELL CORPORATION, ONE BELL CENTER, ST. LOUIS, MO 63101-3099; AND U S WEST, INC. , 7800 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111.
Goods and Services[ TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT; NAMELY, COMPUTER PROGRAMS DEALING WITH TELECOMMUNICATIONS ]
Goods and ServicesTELEPHONE [ AND BUSINESS ] DIRECTORIES [ AND COMPUTER PROGRAM MANUALS ]
Goods and ServicesPROMOTING THE GOODS AND SERVICES OF OTHERS THROUGH CONSULTING ON DIRECTORY ADVERTISING PROGRAMS, DESIGNING DIRECTORY ADVERTISEMENTS AND LISTINGS, AND PLACING SUCH ADVERTISEMENTS AND LISTINGS IN DIRECTORIES
Goods and ServicesPROVIDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO OTHERS
Goods and Services[ PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SKILLS AND THE USE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES ]

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 18, 2021
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 31, 1984
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 31, 1984

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 18, 2021
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1899
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1899

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 18, 2021
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1899
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1899

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 18, 2021
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1899
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1899

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 18, 2021
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1967
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1967

Trademark Owner History


Party NameVERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNew York, NY 10036

Party NameNYNEX CORPORATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameNYNEX CORPORATION
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameNYNEX CORPORATION
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 18, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, November 11, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, November 11, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 11, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 11, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 11, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 4, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, February 4, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 4, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, February 4, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, April 6, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, April 6, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, November 13, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, November 13, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 20, 2010REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, May 20, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, May 20, 2010REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, May 14, 2010REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, May 19, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 14, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 14, 2010AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, November 26, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, June 12, 1996REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, November 2, 1995REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, November 14, 1989REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 16, 1989PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, April 15, 1989NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, December 2, 1988APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 2, 1988ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, October 12, 1988CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, August 10, 1988NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, July 18, 1988ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER