BIG BROTHER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, October 27, 1999, a trademark application was filed for BIG BROTHER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BIG BROTHER trademark a serial number of 75834124. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, April 7, 2017. This trademark is owned by John de Mol Produkties B.V.. The BIG BROTHER trademark is filed in the 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:

[ Apparatus for recording, transmission, or reproduction of sound and images, namely, compact disc players, portable compact disc players, video recorders, television sets and camcorders; ] [ magnetic data carriers and recording discs, namely, ] [unrecorded compact discs,] [ pre-recorded compact discs, ] [unrecorded video tapes,] pre-recorded video tapes, laser discs and DVDs, all featuring music, characters, scenes and situations relating to a television series as well as music, scenes, characters, and situations from an internet site related to a television series; [ electronic game programs, namely, CD ROM games ]

Posters [ and mounted and un-mounted photographs related to a television show; ] [ wrapping paper; lavatory tissue; stationery; ] [ books related to characters, scenes and situations derived from a television show; notebooks; diaries and calendars; magazines related to characters, scenes and situations derived from a television show, not related to skateboarding; paper ] [ and cardboard ] [ boxes; ] [paper handkerchiefs;] [ children's activity books] ; games in printed form, namely, [ printed book games featuring crossword puzzles, word games, information and trivia games, knowledge games, ] question and answer games [ and intelligence games ]

Tee shirts; [ sweaters, ] sweatshirts, [ polo shirts, ] [ socks, ] [ underwear; ] [ trousers; ] [ coats; jackets; ] [ swimming trunks and ] swimming suits [ caps ] ; shorts [ ; shoes and slippers ]

Board games; [card games; hand-held games, namely, hand held unit for playing electronic games; games of skill;, namely, action skill; electronic games for entertainment purposes, namely, arcade games and arcade-type electronic education video games ]

Educational and entertainment services, namely, production of television programs [, and entertainment programs, namely, motion picture film production, theater production such as stage productions and productions of musicals ]
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General Information


Serial Number75834124
Word MarkBIG BROTHER
Filing DateWednesday, October 27, 1999
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, April 7, 2017
Registration Number3209436
Registration DateTuesday, February 13, 2007
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 16, 2002

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, and in the heading, Class 16 is inserted.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Apparatus for recording, transmission, or reproduction of sound and images, namely, compact disc players, portable compact disc players, video recorders, television sets and camcorders; ] [ magnetic data carriers and recording discs, namely, ] [unrecorded compact discs,] [ pre-recorded compact discs, ] [unrecorded video tapes,] pre-recorded video tapes, laser discs and DVDs, all featuring music, characters, scenes and situations relating to a television series as well as music, scenes, characters, and situations from an internet site related to a television series; [ electronic game programs, namely, CD ROM games ]
Goods and ServicesPosters [ and mounted and un-mounted photographs related to a television show; ] [ wrapping paper; lavatory tissue; stationery; ] [ books related to characters, scenes and situations derived from a television show; notebooks; diaries and calendars; magazines related to characters, scenes and situations derived from a television show, not related to skateboarding; paper ] [ and cardboard ] [ boxes; ] [paper handkerchiefs;] [ children's activity books] ; games in printed form, namely, [ printed book games featuring crossword puzzles, word games, information and trivia games, knowledge games, ] question and answer games [ and intelligence games ]
Goods and ServicesTee shirts; [ sweaters, ] sweatshirts, [ polo shirts, ] [ socks, ] [ underwear; ] [ trousers; ] [ coats; jackets; ] [ swimming trunks and ] swimming suits [ caps ] ; shorts [ ; shoes and slippers ]
Goods and ServicesBoard games; [card games; hand-held games, namely, hand held unit for playing electronic games; games of skill;, namely, action skill; electronic games for entertainment purposes, namely, arcade games and arcade-type electronic education video games ]
Goods and ServicesEducational and entertainment services, namely, production of television programs [, and entertainment programs, namely, motion picture film production, theater production such as stage productions and productions of musicals ]

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 DateThursday, February 3, 2000
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, March 1, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, March 1, 2000

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 DateThursday, April 17, 2008
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, March 1, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, March 1, 2000

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 3, 2000
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, March 1, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, March 1, 2000

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 3, 2000
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, March 1, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, March 1, 2000

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 3, 2000
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, March 1, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, March 1, 2000

Trademark Owner History


Party NameENDEMOL SHINE NEDERLAND PRODUCTIES B.V.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type26 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressAMSTERDAM-DUIVENDRECHT 1114BC
NL

Party NameENDEMOL NEDERLAND B.V.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
Address1099 CZ DUIVENDRECHT
NL

Party NameENDEMOL NEDERLAND B.V.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressVAN AALSMEER
NL

Party NameJohn de Mol Produkties B.V.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
Address1217 GP Hilversum
NL

Party NameJohn de Mol Produkties B.V.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
Address1217 GP Hilversum
NL

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, July 31, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, July 31, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, April 7, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, April 7, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, April 7, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, April 6, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, February 10, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 29, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, September 29, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 21, 2016AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Saturday, February 13, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, February 13, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, February 13, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, October 20, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Saturday, April 19, 2014POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Friday, February 28, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 24, 2013POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Saturday, August 31, 2013POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, August 27, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 27, 2013POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, February 21, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 13, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, April 17, 2008CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Friday, April 11, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, February 11, 2008SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Monday, February 11, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 13, 2007REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, December 30, 2006LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, December 29, 2006ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, December 6, 2006AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Wednesday, December 6, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 6, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, November 13, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 12, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, July 12, 2006SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Thursday, June 22, 2006STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, May 29, 2006USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, June 1, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 29, 2005NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 2, 2005OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Tuesday, August 2, 2005OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Wednesday, June 1, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 31, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 21, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 8, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 7, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 24, 2002OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Tuesday, July 30, 2002EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 16, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 26, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, April 4, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, March 4, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 28, 2001FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, July 24, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, January 24, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, October 10, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 11, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, March 13, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER