B Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, January 10, 2008, a trademark application was filed for B with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the B trademark a serial number of 77369070. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, February 6, 2015. This trademark is owned by Braille Institute of America, Inc.. The B trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Audio digital tapes featuring recordings of books for blind and visually impaired individuals solely for training, educational or donor promotional purposes; Audio discs featuring recordings of books for blind and visually impaired individuals solely for training, educational or donor promotional purposes; Prerecorded audio cassettes featuring books for blind and visually impaired individuals solely for training, educational or donor promotional purposes; Digital media, namely, DVDs featuring competitions, events and programs in the field of Braille literacy solely for training, educational or donor promotional purposes

Children's activity books; Children's books; Children's interactive educational books; Educational books featuring Braille instruction and skill development; Children's storybooks; Educational publications, namely, training manuals in the field of Braille instruction and skill development; Printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of Braille instruction and skill development; Publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of Braille instruction and skill development

Mail order book clubs; Public advocacy to promote awareness of solutions and to eliminate barriers for blind and visually impaired individuals

Accepting and administering monetary charitable contributions; Charitable fund raising; Charitable fund raising services by means of an entertainment event

Charitable services, namely, providing books to blind and visually impaired individuals; Publication of books; Audio recording and production; Digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services; Training services in the field of Braille instruction and skill development, including orientation and mobility and activities of daily living; Braille transcription; Braille translation; Arranging of contests; Entertainment services, namely, arranging and conducting of competitions for reading, writing, and comprehension skills in Braille for the promotion of Braille literacy
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General Information


Serial Number77369070
Word MarkB
Filing DateThursday, January 10, 2008
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, February 6, 2015
Registration Number3457939
Registration DateTuesday, July 1, 2008
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 15, 2008

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letter "B" surrounding the outline image of an individual with cane.
Goods and ServicesAudio digital tapes featuring recordings of books for blind and visually impaired individuals solely for training, educational or donor promotional purposes; Audio discs featuring recordings of books for blind and visually impaired individuals solely for training, educational or donor promotional purposes; Prerecorded audio cassettes featuring books for blind and visually impaired individuals solely for training, educational or donor promotional purposes; Digital media, namely, DVDs featuring competitions, events and programs in the field of Braille literacy solely for training, educational or donor promotional purposes
Goods and ServicesChildren's activity books; Children's books; Children's interactive educational books; Educational books featuring Braille instruction and skill development; Children's storybooks; Educational publications, namely, training manuals in the field of Braille instruction and skill development; Printed instructional, educational, and teaching materials in the field of Braille instruction and skill development; Publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of Braille instruction and skill development
Goods and ServicesMail order book clubs; Public advocacy to promote awareness of solutions and to eliminate barriers for blind and visually impaired individuals
Goods and ServicesAccepting and administering monetary charitable contributions; Charitable fund raising; Charitable fund raising services by means of an entertainment event
Goods and ServicesCharitable services, namely, providing books to blind and visually impaired individuals; Publication of books; Audio recording and production; Digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services; Training services in the field of Braille instruction and skill development, including orientation and mobility and activities of daily living; Braille transcription; Braille translation; Arranging of contests; Entertainment services, namely, arranging and conducting of competitions for reading, writing, and comprehension skills in Braille for the promotion of Braille literacy
Pseudo MarkBRAILLE

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, February 6, 2015
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1983

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, February 6, 2015
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1983

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 6, 2015
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1983

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 6, 2015
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1983

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, February 6, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1983
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1983

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBraille Institute of America, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90029

Party NameBraille Institute of America, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90029

Party NameBraille Institute of America, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90029

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 6, 2015CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, July 1, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 15, 2008PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 26, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Sunday, March 9, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Sunday, March 9, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, February 14, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 14, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, February 14, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, February 14, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, February 14, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Saturday, February 2, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, January 16, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, January 15, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM