BBC FIRST Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, April 4, 2014, a trademark application was filed for BBC FIRST with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BBC FIRST trademark a serial number of 79152465. The federal status of this trademark filing is IR CANCELLED - US REGISTRATION CANCELLED as of Friday, April 5, 2024. This trademark is owned by The British Broadcasting Corporation. The BBC FIRST trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Provision of entertainment in the nature of ongoing television programs in the field of drama, comedy, commentary and variety; education and tuition services, namely, providing online education, namely, classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the fields of computer training, drama, comedy and variety screenplay writing; providing recreation in the nature of fishing, playing sports, water recreation; production, presentation and distribution of audio, video, still and moving images in the field of drama, comedy, commentary and variety; production, presentation, distribution, syndication and rental of television, radio, cable, satellite and Internet programmes and of films, sound recordings, video recordings and DVDs in the field of drama, comedy, commentary and variety; educational services relating to entertainment, namely, providing online education namely, classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of computer training, drama, comedy and variety screenplay wr...

Cinematographic and photographic films featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs, drama and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, and foreign and English languages; sound and video recordings featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs, drama and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, and foreign and English languages; audio tapes and video tapes featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relati...

Toys, games, and playthings, namely, soft sculpture toys, namely, soft toys in the shape of animals and imaginary animals, costume masks, toy musical boxes, toy musical instruments, action figures, vehicles, and playsets therefor; sporting articles, namely, baseball gloves, handball gloves, skateboards, roller skates, in line skates, baseball bats, tennis and squash rackets, knee pads, elbow pads for athletic use; Christmas crackers, tree decorations and ornaments; dolls; soft sculpture plush toys; plush toys; toy and novelty face masks; toy models; puzzles; kites; play balls namely basketballs, beach balls, billiard balls, bowling balls, cricket balls, exercise balls, filed hockey balls, golf balls hand balls, lacrosse balls, medicine balls, paddle balls, soccer balls, pool tally balls, racket balls, rugby balls, tennis balls, table tennis balls, squash balls, volley balls and play balloons; swimming flippers; floats and inflatable toys for play purposes; playing cards; computer, elec...

Broadcasting of radio and television programs; communications and telecommunications services, namely, transmission of messages and data and local and long distance transmission of information, text, sound, images, and data to and from computer networks by means of telephone, cable and satellite transmissions; electronic mail services; teletext and interactive television broadcasting services; transmission of news information and news agency services in electronic form; audio and video broadcasting services over the Internet; broadcasting services and provision of telecommunication access to video and audio content provided via a video-on-demand service via the Internet; Internet broadcasting services; rental of radio and television broadcasting facilities; providing access to and leasing of access time to a computer database; providing online discussion services, namely, on-line forums for messages among computer users; provision of information and advisory services relating to the af...

Printed publications, namely, booklets, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, comic strip books, books, magazines, catalogues, event programs and guides, all featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film, news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, and foreign and English languages; magazines featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film, news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, foreign and English languages; books featuring...

Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, blouses, vests, pants, jeans, sweatpants, overalls, shorts, skirts, dresses, swim suits, jackets, coats, sweaters, sweat shirts, robes, ties, belts, gloves, socks mittens, pyjamas, underwear, footwear; headgear, namely, caps, visors, toques, hats, earmuffs, berets
bbc first

General Information


Serial Number79152465
Word MarkBBC FIRST
Filing DateFriday, April 4, 2014
Status404 - IR CANCELLED - US REGISTRATION CANCELLED
Status DateFriday, April 5, 2024
Registration Number4838780
Registration DateTuesday, October 27, 2015
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 11, 2015

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProvision of entertainment in the nature of ongoing television programs in the field of drama, comedy, commentary and variety; education and tuition services, namely, providing online education, namely, classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the fields of computer training, drama, comedy and variety screenplay writing; providing recreation in the nature of fishing, playing sports, water recreation; production, presentation and distribution of audio, video, still and moving images in the field of drama, comedy, commentary and variety; production, presentation, distribution, syndication and rental of television, radio, cable, satellite and Internet programmes and of films, sound recordings, video recordings and DVDs in the field of drama, comedy, commentary and variety; educational services relating to entertainment, namely, providing online education namely, classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of computer training, drama, comedy and variety screenplay writing; providing information in the field of entertainment and education on-line from a computer database or the Internet or by communications satellite, microwave or other electronic, digital or analogue media; information relating to entertainment or education, provided on-line from a computer database or the Internet or by communications satellite, microwave or other electronic, digital or analogue media; publishing services including electronic publishing services of text and graphic works of others on CD, DVD, on-line in the field of computer training, drama, comedy and variety screenplay writing; providing non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of digital magazines, digital newspapers, and digital books in the field of drama, comedy and variety screenplay writing; organisation, production and presentation of live stage shows, sports competitions, games, concerts, exhibitions, game shows, quiz shows, community fun days, raves, theatrical performances, concerts, and language teaching and participation events all for cultural or entertainment purposes; amusement and theme park services; provision of information and advisory services relating to all of the aforesaid services, including the provision of such services via online from a computer network, via the Internet, or via extranets
Goods and ServicesCinematographic and photographic films featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs, drama and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, and foreign and English languages; sound and video recordings featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs, drama and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, and foreign and English languages; audio tapes and video tapes featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs, drama and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, and foreign and English languages; records, discs, tapes, cassettes, cartridges, cards and other data carriers, all bearing or for use in bearing sound recordings, video recordings, data, images, graphics, text, programs or information featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs, drama and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, and foreign and English languages; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; apparatus for broadcasting, transmission, receiving, processing, reproducing, encoding and decoding of radio and television programmes; blank magnetic data carriers and recording discs; sound, video and data recording and reproducing apparatus; memory carriers, compact discs, interactive compact discs, CD-ROMs and DVDs, mini-disks all being pre-recorded drama, factual documentaries, general entertainment, travel, natural history, children's television programs, educational and instructional programming; films and programmes prepared for television featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, and foreign and English languages; electronic publications in the nature of magazines, brochures, books, booklets, pamphlets, newsletters, and comic strip books, all in the fields of music, entertainment, instruction and education; publications in electronic form, supplied on-line from databases or from facilities on the Internet in the nature of magazines, brochures, books, booklets, pamphlets, newsletters, and comic strip books, all in the fields of music, entertainment, instruction and education; downloadable digital music provided from the Internet; downloadable digital music provided from MP3 Internet websites; downloadable computer game programs; video games software, video games software for mobile devices, personal computers, consoles and tablets; electronic game programs; downloadable electronic game programs; electronic game software; computer game programs; downloadable computer game programs; interactive computer game programs; interactive computer game software; computer hardware; computer software and firmware for use in downloading, storing, reproducing and organizing audio, video, still and moving images and data; educational software featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film, news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, and foreign and English languages; computer software in electronic form, supplied on-line from databases or from facilities on the Internet for use in downloading, storing, and organizing audio, video, still and moving images and data; computer software to enable connection to computer databases and the Internet; computer software to enable searching of data; mouse mats; electronic instructional and teaching apparatus and instruments namely, pre-recorded audio cassette tapes, compact discs and DVD's, accessible via the internet or remote databases all featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film, news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, and foreign and English languages; computer, electronic and video games programs adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor
Goods and ServicesToys, games, and playthings, namely, soft sculpture toys, namely, soft toys in the shape of animals and imaginary animals, costume masks, toy musical boxes, toy musical instruments, action figures, vehicles, and playsets therefor; sporting articles, namely, baseball gloves, handball gloves, skateboards, roller skates, in line skates, baseball bats, tennis and squash rackets, knee pads, elbow pads for athletic use; Christmas crackers, tree decorations and ornaments; dolls; soft sculpture plush toys; plush toys; toy and novelty face masks; toy models; puzzles; kites; play balls namely basketballs, beach balls, billiard balls, bowling balls, cricket balls, exercise balls, filed hockey balls, golf balls hand balls, lacrosse balls, medicine balls, paddle balls, soccer balls, pool tally balls, racket balls, rugby balls, tennis balls, table tennis balls, squash balls, volley balls and play balloons; swimming flippers; floats and inflatable toys for play purposes; playing cards; computer, electronic and video games equipment namely machines, joysticks and consoles, handheld computer game consoles; puppets; plastic toys namely plastic scale models sold in kit form; plastic character toys, plastic toys for use in the bath; bath toys; playsets for dolls; developmental toys, namely, infant developmental toys; wheeled toys, namely, toy cars, toy bicycles, and toy tricycles and ride-on toys; toys in the nature of scooters, bicycles and tricycles; sit and rides, namely ride-on toys; costumes being children's playthings for dolls; electronic games for the teaching of children; apparatus for games adapted for use with television receivers only
Goods and ServicesBroadcasting of radio and television programs; communications and telecommunications services, namely, transmission of messages and data and local and long distance transmission of information, text, sound, images, and data to and from computer networks by means of telephone, cable and satellite transmissions; electronic mail services; teletext and interactive television broadcasting services; transmission of news information and news agency services in electronic form; audio and video broadcasting services over the Internet; broadcasting services and provision of telecommunication access to video and audio content provided via a video-on-demand service via the Internet; Internet broadcasting services; rental of radio and television broadcasting facilities; providing access to and leasing of access time to a computer database; providing online discussion services, namely, on-line forums for messages among computer users; provision of information and advisory services relating to the aforesaid services
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications, namely, booklets, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, comic strip books, books, magazines, catalogues, event programs and guides, all featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film, news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, and foreign and English languages; magazines featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film, news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, foreign and English languages; books featuring instruction, entertainment, education and information relating to recreational activities, music, drama, film, news, travel, gardening, television programs, namely, children's television programs and educational/instructional television programs, games, live concerts and events, documentaries, history, natural history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology, foreign and English languages; photographs; stationery; artists' materials namely, artists' brushes, artists' pastels, artists' pens, painting sets for artists; event programmes, souvenir event programmes, printed event programmes; paint brushes; printing blocks; posters; cards namely, Christmas cards, flash cards, holiday cards, musical greeting cards, place cards, picture cards; postcards; greetings cards; trading cards; printed invitations; diaries; calendars; photograph albums; prints; gift bags, gift boxes, gift tags and paper and plastic gift wrap; notepads; writing instruments and crayons; stickers and transfers; stamps; personal organisers; address books; note books; pen and pencil holders; desk mats; embroidery, sewing and knitting design patterns; postage stamps; paper tablemats; paper bunting; folders; paper and cardboard coasters
Pseudo MarkBRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION FIRST
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, blouses, vests, pants, jeans, sweatpants, overalls, shorts, skirts, dresses, swim suits, jackets, coats, sweaters, sweat shirts, robes, ties, belts, gloves, socks mittens, pyjamas, underwear, footwear; headgear, namely, caps, visors, toques, hats, earmuffs, berets

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 13, 2022
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 13, 2022
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 13, 2022
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 13, 2022
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 13, 2022
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 13, 2022
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe British Broadcasting Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGB

Party NameThe British Broadcasting Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGB

Party NameThe British Broadcasting Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, October 15, 2014REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Thursday, October 2, 2014SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Wednesday, October 8, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, October 8, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, October 13, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, October 14, 2014APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Tuesday, October 14, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, March 17, 2015WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, October 15, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, October 31, 2014REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, February 5, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, February 5, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 5, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 11, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 24, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, March 2, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, March 2, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, July 7, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 1, 2015PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, April 1, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 1, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 1, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 30, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 30, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, June 30, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, July 7, 2015NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 7, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 7, 2015EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, July 7, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 27, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 7, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, July 22, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 5, 2015NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, August 5, 2015NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Tuesday, August 11, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 11, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Friday, August 21, 2015NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, January 27, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Monday, March 7, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Monday, March 7, 2016FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Friday, March 25, 2016FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, August 10, 2018NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Thursday, August 23, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 27, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, May 13, 2022CANCELLED SECTION 71
Friday, January 13, 2023TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Wednesday, March 1, 2023INVALIDATION PROCESSED
Friday, October 18, 2024DEATH OF INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION
Friday, October 18, 2024NOTIFICATION OF EFFECT OF CANCELLATION OF INTL REG E-MAILED
Monday, March 20, 2023TOTAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Wednesday, March 1, 2023TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB