BI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 18, 2009, a trademark application was filed for BI with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BI trademark a serial number of 77830344. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, December 11, 2020. This trademark is owned by Braille Institute of America, Inc.. The BI 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; children's storybooks; 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 the promotion of Braille literacy
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General Information


Serial Number77830344
Word MarkBI
Filing DateFriday, September 18, 2009
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, December 11, 2020
Registration Number3784227
Registration DateTuesday, May 4, 2010
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 16, 2010

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized capital letter "B" behind the italicized lower case letter "i" .
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; children's storybooks; 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 the promotion of Braille literacy
Pseudo MarkBRAILLE INSTITUTE

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, December 11, 2020
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 2008

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, December 11, 2020
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 2008

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, December 11, 2020
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, September 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, September 30, 2008

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, December 11, 2020
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 6, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 6, 2008

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, December 11, 2020
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 2008

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, December 11, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Saturday, May 4, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, May 28, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, May 28, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, May 28, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, March 18, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, March 18, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 4, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 16, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 16, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, January 8, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, January 8, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, December 17, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 17, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, December 17, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 17, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 16, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 16, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 16, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 16, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, September 23, 2009NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Tuesday, September 22, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Tuesday, September 22, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM