BBC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, December 10, 1991, a trademark application was filed for BBC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BBC trademark a serial number of 74229004. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, January 12, 2024. This trademark is owned by BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, THE. The BBC trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

entertainment and education services; namely, [conducting language classes,] production of radio and television programs,[ rental of prerecorded radio and television programs, films and video tapes, ]entertainment services in the nature of ongoing radio and television services

pre-recorded audio and video [ tapes and discs, including pre-recorded audio and video tapes and ] discs featuring music, drama, comedy, news, [ exercise, ] instruction, education, information, documentaries, history, fiction, non-fiction, and entertainment

books, booklets, pamphlets and magazines, including books, booklets, pamphlets and magazines featuring music, drama, comedy, news, [ exercise, ] instruction, education, information, documentaries, history, fiction, non-fiction, and entertainment

radio and television broadcasting; transmission of radio and television programs, electronic transmission of data and [teletext services]
bbc

General Information


Serial Number74229004
Word MarkBBC
Filing DateTuesday, December 10, 1991
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, January 12, 2024
Registration Number1782453
Registration DateTuesday, July 20, 1993
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 27, 1993

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesentertainment and education services; namely, [conducting language classes,] production of radio and television programs,[ rental of prerecorded radio and television programs, films and video tapes, ]entertainment services in the nature of ongoing radio and television services
Goods and Servicespre-recorded audio and video [ tapes and discs, including pre-recorded audio and video tapes and ] discs featuring music, drama, comedy, news, [ exercise, ] instruction, education, information, documentaries, history, fiction, non-fiction, and entertainment
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT
Goods and Servicesbooks, booklets, pamphlets and magazines, including books, booklets, pamphlets and magazines featuring music, drama, comedy, news, [ exercise, ] instruction, education, information, documentaries, history, fiction, non-fiction, and entertainment
Goods and Servicesradio and television broadcasting; transmission of radio and television programs, electronic transmission of data and [teletext 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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 7, 1992
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1987

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 7, 1992
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1987

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 7, 1992
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1987

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 7, 1992
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1987

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, THE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1A 1AA
GB

Party NameBRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, THE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1A 1AA

Party NameBRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION, THE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1A 1AA

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, January 12, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, January 12, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, January 12, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, January 12, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, July 17, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 20, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 15, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 15, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 15, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, August 23, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 24, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, July 20, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Saturday, July 20, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, July 20, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, July 15, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 30, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 25, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, September 29, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, September 29, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, July 18, 2003REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, July 18, 2003TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, March 23, 2000AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Friday, March 10, 2000REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, January 6, 2000RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8
Wednesday, November 10, 1999POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Thursday, July 22, 1999SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Monday, July 19, 1999REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED
Tuesday, July 20, 1993REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 27, 1993PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, March 26, 1993NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, February 12, 1993APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 8, 1992FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, October 14, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 14, 1992NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, February 25, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 21, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER