BET.COM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 10, 1999, a trademark application was filed for BET.COM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BET.COM trademark a serial number of 75869065. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, March 8, 2013. This trademark is owned by Black Entertainment Television, Inc.. The BET.COM trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Construction & Repair Services, Communication Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

providing statistical information, providing information about consumer news, marketing, market research, and advertising, promoting the sale of goods and services of others through the distribution of printed material and contests, promoting the goods and services of others by preparing and placing advertisements online and in electronic magazines accessed through a global computer network; promoting the goods and services of others through the distribution of discount cards, coupons, giveaways, and purchase incentives via a global computer network; providing auction services for sellers and buyers to negotiate and consummate purchases of general merchandise all via a global computer network; online search and ordering services featuring wholesale and retail distributorships in the fields of clothing, shoes, furniture, clocks, televisions, radios, video cameras, digital cameras, cameras, video cassette recorders, and digital video and audio tape players and recorders, computers, linen...

online information services, namely, providing databases, general information, financial information, financial planning information, financial research information and website links to other content providers in the fields of personal finance, insurance consultation, consumer credit, credit card services, educational loan financing, banking, money management, and financing of home purchases all via a global computer network

providing information on home repair and remodeling via global computer network

providing multiple user access to a global computer network; online communications and information services, namely, providing electronic mailing services, electronic store-and-forward messaging, electronic voice messaging, namely, the recording storage and subsequent transmission of voice messages by telephone or wireless digital messaging services; online webcasting and netcasting of audio and audio-visual programming and audio streaming transmission of music and voices via computer terminals; providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards of messages among computer users concerning news, current events, sports, weather and health information all via global computer network

providing electronic storage of messages and data

online information services, namely, providing a broad range of entertainment services and content in the fields of musical recordings, namely, providing entertainment information in the nature of news and analysis of upcoming and recently released movies, novels, videos, music, soundtracks, electronic games, consumer electronic products, namely, clocks, televisions, radios, video cameras, digital cameras, cameras, audio and video recorders, and players, and digital video and audio tape and disk players and recorders, computers, sporting events, entertainment awards programs, cable television programming and scheduling; providing online music via the global computer information network; providing online information in the field of sports; providing a computer game that may be accessed network-wide by network users; and animation production services or special effects animation services for film and video all accessed via a global computer network

computer services, namely, providing search engines for obtaining data on a global computer network for a wide range of information in the form of text, electronic documents, databases, graphics and audiovisual information; computer services, namely, providing a website and customized online web pages featuring user defined information and online web links to news, current events, sports, weather, and health information all in a wide range of fields; providing online information in the field of general news and current events and analysis thereof; providing online health information and online information on the weather; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software containing digital music; computer services, namely, providing on-line magazines, newsletters, articles, and books in the field of news, current events, sports, weather and health information; conducting opinion poll surveys for non-business and non-marketing purposes; providing temporary use of on-line and no...
bet.com

General Information


Serial Number75869065
Word MarkBET.COM
Filing DateFriday, December 10, 1999
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, March 8, 2013
Registration Number2603399
Registration DateTuesday, August 6, 2002
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 5, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesproviding statistical information, providing information about consumer news, marketing, market research, and advertising, promoting the sale of goods and services of others through the distribution of printed material and contests, promoting the goods and services of others by preparing and placing advertisements online and in electronic magazines accessed through a global computer network; promoting the goods and services of others through the distribution of discount cards, coupons, giveaways, and purchase incentives via a global computer network; providing auction services for sellers and buyers to negotiate and consummate purchases of general merchandise all via a global computer network; online search and ordering services featuring wholesale and retail distributorships in the fields of clothing, shoes, furniture, clocks, televisions, radios, video cameras, digital cameras, cameras, video cassette recorders, and digital video and audio tape players and recorders, computers, linen, blankets, rugs, mats, flatware, dishes, beverageware, pillows, books, music, motion pictures, and multimedia products and computer software in the form of printed books, audiocassettes, videocassettes, compact disks, floppy disks, CD ROM's and cosmetics, namely, lotions, body sprays, lipstick, eyeliner, mascara, rouge, foundation, nail polish, remover, eyebrow pencils, cosmetic pencils, non-medicated hair care preparations, eye makeup, lip gloss, essential oils for personal use, make-up, skin soap, skin cream, skin cleansing lotion, all provided via a global computer network; providing information in the field of careers and job placements via a global computer network; conducting opinion poll surveys for business, advertising and marketing purposes
Goods and Servicesonline information services, namely, providing databases, general information, financial information, financial planning information, financial research information and website links to other content providers in the fields of personal finance, insurance consultation, consumer credit, credit card services, educational loan financing, banking, money management, and financing of home purchases all via a global computer network
Goods and Servicesproviding information on home repair and remodeling via global computer network
Goods and Servicesproviding multiple user access to a global computer network; online communications and information services, namely, providing electronic mailing services, electronic store-and-forward messaging, electronic voice messaging, namely, the recording storage and subsequent transmission of voice messages by telephone or wireless digital messaging services; online webcasting and netcasting of audio and audio-visual programming and audio streaming transmission of music and voices via computer terminals; providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards of messages among computer users concerning news, current events, sports, weather and health information all via global computer network
Goods and Servicesproviding electronic storage of messages and data
Goods and Servicesonline information services, namely, providing a broad range of entertainment services and content in the fields of musical recordings, namely, providing entertainment information in the nature of news and analysis of upcoming and recently released movies, novels, videos, music, soundtracks, electronic games, consumer electronic products, namely, clocks, televisions, radios, video cameras, digital cameras, cameras, audio and video recorders, and players, and digital video and audio tape and disk players and recorders, computers, sporting events, entertainment awards programs, cable television programming and scheduling; providing online music via the global computer information network; providing online information in the field of sports; providing a computer game that may be accessed network-wide by network users; and animation production services or special effects animation services for film and video all accessed via a global computer network
Goods and Servicescomputer services, namely, providing search engines for obtaining data on a global computer network for a wide range of information in the form of text, electronic documents, databases, graphics and audiovisual information; computer services, namely, providing a website and customized online web pages featuring user defined information and online web links to news, current events, sports, weather, and health information all in a wide range of fields; providing online information in the field of general news and current events and analysis thereof; providing online health information and online information on the weather; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software containing digital music; computer services, namely, providing on-line magazines, newsletters, articles, and books in the field of news, current events, sports, weather and health information; conducting opinion poll surveys for non-business and non-marketing purposes; providing temporary use of on-line and non-downloadable software for reproducing, creating, editing, manipulating, transmitting and viewing photographs and digital images via global computer network; providing information to interest of professionals, women and families in the field of health; providing information on health issues, food preparation, lifestyle, urban living, on personal relationships and matters of interest to persons of African descent
Pseudo MarkBET COM

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2013
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 31, 2000

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, March 8, 2013
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 31, 2000

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2013
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 31, 2000

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2013
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 31, 2000

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2013
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 31, 2000

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, March 8, 2013
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 31, 2000

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, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2013
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 31, 2000

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20018

Party NameBlack Entertainment Television, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 200181211

Party NameBlack Entertainment Television, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 200181211

Party NameBlack Entertainment Television, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 200181211

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 8, 2013CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Friday, February 13, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, January 5, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Sunday, December 21, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, December 28, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, January 9, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 6, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 5, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, February 13, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, October 4, 2001APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 4, 2001USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Thursday, September 27, 2001EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, April 24, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, November 3, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, August 21, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 22, 2000AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, August 21, 2000USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, May 25, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, May 22, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER