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 73727722. The federal status of this trademark filing is EXPIRED as of Saturday, June 19, 2010. This trademark is owned by BELLSOUTH CORPORATION. The BELL trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Construction & Repair Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

CUSTOMER PREMISES TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND PARTS THEREFOR; TELEPHONES AND TELEPHONE ACCESSORIES; MODEMS; [ COMPUTERS; PRINTERS; ] FACSIMILE MACHINES; [ MULTIPLEXORS; COMPUTER TERMINALS; ] TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINES; VOICE MAIL SYSTEMS COMPRISING TELEPHONE AND COMPUTER INTERFACE, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, AND CONTROLS FOR DELIVERING AND RECEIVING MESSAGES OVER TELEPHONE LINES; AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS DEALING WITH TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

TELEPHONE, CLASSIFIED AND BUSINESS DIRECTORIES; AND EDUCATIONAL PRINTED PUBLICATIONS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SKILLS AND THE USE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES

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; AND MANAGING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR OTHERS

INSTALLING AND MAINTAINING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR OTHERS

PROVIDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES TO OTHERS

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

DESIGNING AND ENGINEERING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR OTHERS AND RELATED CONSULTING SERVICES

General Information


Serial Number73727722
Word MarkBELL
Filing DateWednesday, May 11, 1988
Status900 - EXPIRED
Status DateSaturday, June 19, 2010
Registration Number1565562
Registration DateTuesday, November 14, 1989
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 15, 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; "SOUTHERN BELL", "SOUTH CENTRAL BELL", "BELLSOUTH". USE OF A MODIFIER SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO BE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE MARK IF IT IS USED IN SUFFICIENT PROXIMITY TO THE MARK SUCH THAT A REASONABLE OBSERVER WOULD NORMALLY VIEW THE MARK AND THE MODIFIER IS 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; CINCINNATI BELL INC., 201 EAST FOURTH STREET, CINCINNATI, OH 45202; NYNEX CORPORATION, 400 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, WHITE PLAINS, NY 10604; 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; AND U S WEST, INC., 7800 EAST ORCHARD ROAD, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80111.
Goods and ServicesCUSTOMER PREMISES TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORKS AND PARTS THEREFOR; TELEPHONES AND TELEPHONE ACCESSORIES; MODEMS; [ COMPUTERS; PRINTERS; ] FACSIMILE MACHINES; [ MULTIPLEXORS; COMPUTER TERMINALS; ] TELEPHONE ANSWERING MACHINES; VOICE MAIL SYSTEMS COMPRISING TELEPHONE AND COMPUTER INTERFACE, COMPUTER PROGRAMS, AND CONTROLS FOR DELIVERING AND RECEIVING MESSAGES OVER TELEPHONE LINES; AND COMPUTER PROGRAMS DEALING WITH TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Goods and ServicesTELEPHONE, CLASSIFIED AND BUSINESS DIRECTORIES; AND EDUCATIONAL PRINTED PUBLICATIONS IN TELECOMMUNICATIONS SKILLS AND THE USE OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES
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; AND MANAGING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR OTHERS
Goods and ServicesINSTALLING AND MAINTAINING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR OTHERS
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 ]
Goods and ServicesDESIGNING AND ENGINEERING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR OTHERS AND RELATED CONSULTING 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 Code9 - Expired
Class Status DateSaturday, June 19, 2010
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1899
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1899

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 Codes038
Class Status Code9 - Expired
Class Status DateSaturday, June 19, 2010
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, 104
Class Status Code9 - Expired
Class Status DateSaturday, June 19, 2010
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1899
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1899

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes103
Class Status Code9 - Expired
Class Status DateSaturday, June 19, 2010
Primary Code037
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 Code9 - Expired
Class Status DateSaturday, June 19, 2010
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, June 20, 1996
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, December 31, 1967
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, December 31, 1967

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 104
Class Status Code9 - Expired
Class Status DateSaturday, June 19, 2010
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1899
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1899

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAT&T DELAWARE INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801

Party NameBELLSOUTH CORPORATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressATLANTA, GA 303676000

Party NameBELLSOUTH CORPORATION
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressATLANTA, GA 303676000

Party NameBELLSOUTH CORPORATION
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressATLANTA, GA 303676000

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, June 19, 2010CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, March 18, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 3, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, February 6, 2008AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, January 15, 2008TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 26, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, June 20, 1996REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, June 12, 1996POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Tuesday, November 14, 1995REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, November 14, 1989REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 15, 1989PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, July 15, 1989NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, March 27, 1989APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 27, 1989EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, March 3, 1989EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, January 25, 1989NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, January 23, 1989ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, October 12, 1988CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 12, 1988CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, August 17, 1988NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, July 18, 1988ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER