BLACK LIBRARY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 5, 2013, a trademark application was filed for BLACK LIBRARY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BLACK LIBRARY trademark a serial number of 79147764. The federal status of this trademark filing is Section 71 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, June 6, 2025. This trademark is owned by Games Workshop Limited. The BLACK LIBRARY trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ Education and entertainment services, namely, arranging and conducting seminars, exhibitions, expositions, competitions, conventions and conferences in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction games; providing museum facilities; ] club services, namely, fan clubs and gaming clubs in the field of war games, role playing games, skirmish games, and fantasy/science fiction games; gaming services in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction [ games ] ; on-line gaming services in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction games; [ entertainment services in the field of war games, role playing games, skirmish games, and fantasy/science fiction games; entertainment services in the area of computer gaming, namely, in the field of war games, role playing games, skirmish games, and fantasy/science fiction games; enter...

[ Computer games programs; computer games software; video games software; computer programs for gaming; computer gaming software and computer hardware apparatus with multimedia and interactive functions; computer gaming software applications; application gaming software; ] computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases; computer software for use in connection with war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction games; [ interactive multimedia computer games programs; interactive games programs; computer game discs, video game discs, downloadable computer game software, computer game software downloadable from a global computer network, downloadable electronic games via the Internet and wireless devices; interactive multimedia computer game programs; records, discs, tapes, cassettes, cartridges; pre-recorded USB, cards featuring sound recordings, video recordings, data, images, games, programs or information in the field...

[ video and computer game interactive remote control units ]

Printed matter, namely, [ posters, manuals, ] books, art books, [ rule books, codexes, journals, magazines, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, information sheets, instruction sheets, ] comics, novels, novellas in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/science fiction games, and fantasy and science fiction; printed publications, namely, [ manuals, ] books, art books, [ rule books, codexes, journals, magazines, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, information sheets, instruction sheets, ] comics, novels, novellas in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/science fiction games, and fantasy and science fiction; [ photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; art paper, drawing paper, craft paper, heat transfer paper; artists' materials, namely, artists' brushes, pastels, pens, pencils, plaster and modelling clay; paint brushes; paint boxes; painting sets for artist...
black library

General Information


Serial Number79147764
Word MarkBLACK LIBRARY
Filing DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Status739 - Section 71 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, June 6, 2025
Registration Number4680378
Registration DateTuesday, February 3, 2015
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 18, 2014

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Education and entertainment services, namely, arranging and conducting seminars, exhibitions, expositions, competitions, conventions and conferences in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction games; providing museum facilities; ] club services, namely, fan clubs and gaming clubs in the field of war games, role playing games, skirmish games, and fantasy/science fiction games; gaming services in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction [ games ] ; on-line gaming services in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction games; [ entertainment services in the field of war games, role playing games, skirmish games, and fantasy/science fiction games; entertainment services in the area of computer gaming, namely, in the field of war games, role playing games, skirmish games, and fantasy/science fiction games; entertainment services, namely, providing on-line computer games, tips and strategies for computer games; arranging and conducting computer game competitions; arranging of games, namely, organisation of games; provision of games, namely, providing on-line computer games; rental of computer and video gaming apparatus; rental of scenery for playing war games, role playing games, skirmish games, and fantasy/science fiction games; electronic games services provided by means of the Internet; providing Internet games (non-downloadable); provision of electronic games by means of a global computer network; video game services provided on-line from a computer network; ] entertainment services, namely, [ providing on-line computer games, providing computer games that may be accessed via a global computer network,] providing online news and information in the field of games; educational services, namely, training in the field of fantasy, science fiction, war games, skirmish games, role play games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction games; publishing services in the field of [ manuals, ] books, art books, [ rule books, codexes, journals, magazines, brochures, ] newsletters, [ pamphlets, flyers, information sheets, instruction sheets, ] comics, novels, novellas ; publication of texts and books; publishing of electronic publications; providing on-line non-downloadable publications in the field of [ manuals, ] books, art books, [ rule books, codexes, journals, magazines, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, information sheets, instruction sheets, ] comics, novels, novellas; providing on-line non-downloadable publications in the nature of books, art books, [ painting guides, ] novels, novellas, comics, [ manuals, rule books, newsletters, magazines and journals ] on the subject of fantasy, science fiction, war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science [ fiction games ] ; [ book club services, namely, the arrangement and formation of book clubs; hire of audio and video cassettes services in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction games; information services relating to books and printed ] publications; [ publication of computer games; advisory services relating to publishing; ] information, advice and consultation in relation to all of the aforesaid services
Goods and Services[ Computer games programs; computer games software; video games software; computer programs for gaming; computer gaming software and computer hardware apparatus with multimedia and interactive functions; computer gaming software applications; application gaming software; ] computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases; computer software for use in connection with war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction games; [ interactive multimedia computer games programs; interactive games programs; computer game discs, video game discs, downloadable computer game software, computer game software downloadable from a global computer network, downloadable electronic games via the Internet and wireless devices; interactive multimedia computer game programs; records, discs, tapes, cassettes, cartridges; pre-recorded USB, cards featuring sound recordings, video recordings, data, images, games, programs or information in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/science fiction games, and fantasy and science fiction; DVDs featuring content all being pre-recorded in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/ science fiction games, and fantasy and science fiction; ] downloadable MP3 files all being pre-recorded in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/ science fiction games, and fantasy [ and science fiction ] ; [ computer screen saver software; ] downloadable digital audio, video and electronic data files featuring content in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/ science fiction games, and fantasy and science fiction provided from a computer database or the Internet; talking electronic books in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/science fiction games, and fantasy and science fiction; audio books in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/science fiction games, and fantasy and science fiction; [ video disks and video tapes with recorded animated cartoons; ] downloadable wallpaper graphics for desktop computer and mobile devices; [ downloadable ringtones for mobile phones, ] downloadable image files in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/ science fiction games, and fantasy and science fiction; [ downloadable music files; mouse mats; downloadable electronic publications, namely, manuals, books, art books, painting guides, rule books, codexes, journals, magazines, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, information sheets, instruction sheets, comics, novels, novellas all in the ] field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/science fiction games, and fantasy and science fiction [ ; instructional and teaching apparatus, namely, educational software featuring instruction in the field of video games, computer gaming, modelling, painting; computer hardware; computer hardware for use with video and computer game consoles; computer peripherals for use with video and computer game consoles; video and computer game interactive remote control units; ]memory cards for use with video and computer game consoles, hard drives for computers and video game consoles; headsets for use with computers and video game consoles; audio-visual computer cables; wireless computer network adapters; computer cameras being webcams; headphones; stereo headphones; in-ear headphones; measuring apparatus and instruments, namely, tape measures, rulers, measuring templates for use in the setting up and playing of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction games ]
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the heading, Int. Cl. 28, should be inserted. In the statement, Page 2, lines 16-17, "VIDEO AND COMPUTER GAME INTERACTIVE REMOTE CONTROL UNITS" should be deleted, and reclassified to Int. Cl. 28.
Goods and Services[ video and computer game interactive remote control units ]
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, [ posters, manuals, ] books, art books, [ rule books, codexes, journals, magazines, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, information sheets, instruction sheets, ] comics, novels, novellas in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/science fiction games, and fantasy and science fiction; printed publications, namely, [ manuals, ] books, art books, [ rule books, codexes, journals, magazines, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, flyers, information sheets, instruction sheets, ] comics, novels, novellas in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, fantasy/science fiction games, and fantasy and science fiction; [ photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; art paper, drawing paper, craft paper, heat transfer paper; artists' materials, namely, artists' brushes, pastels, pens, pencils, plaster and modelling clay; paint brushes; paint boxes; painting sets for artists and children; drawing instruments; drawing templates; drawing rulers; arts, craft and modelling materials, namely, art and craft paint kits, colour art and craft sand, art and craft glue, moulds for modelling clay; coloured craft and art sand; ] printed instructional and teaching material not being apparatus in the field of war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction games [ ; plastic materials for packaging, namely, plastic film being blister packs and clam packs for use as wrapping and packaging material for use in relation to war games, skirmish games, role playing games, battle games, and fantasy/science fiction games; printers' type; printing blocks; adhesive stickers; adhesive transfers; diaries; calendars; address books; greeting cards; collectable trading cards; decals; graphic prints; maps; posters ]
NOT AVAILABLE"LIBRARY"

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 DateFriday, June 13, 2014
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 13, 2014
Primary Code016
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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateSunday, March 14, 2021
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 13, 2014
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGames Workshop Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNottingham NG7 2WS
GB

Party NameGames Workshop Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Party NameGames Workshop Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, June 12, 2014SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Friday, June 13, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, June 13, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, June 14, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, June 17, 2014APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Tuesday, June 17, 2014REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, June 17, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, June 13, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, June 13, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, July 4, 2014REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, September 2, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 2, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, October 10, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, October 15, 2014LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, October 29, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 29, 2014NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, October 29, 2014NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Friday, November 7, 2014LIMITATION OF GOODS RECEIVED FROM IB
Friday, November 14, 2014NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, November 20, 2014LIMITATION FROM THE IB EXAMINED AND ENTERED
Tuesday, February 3, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Sunday, May 3, 2015FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, June 9, 2015FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Tuesday, June 9, 2015FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Saturday, June 27, 2015FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, January 21, 2016CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Monday, March 21, 2016CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - NO REVIEW REQUIRED
Friday, August 29, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, August 29, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 29, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, September 26, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 18, 2014PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 18, 2014OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Monday, November 14, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, November 14, 2016CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Monday, February 3, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, February 1, 2021TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, July 14, 2017PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Monday, July 17, 2017INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE
Monday, February 22, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, November 14, 2021PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Friday, July 14, 2023INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Saturday, February 3, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED
Sunday, March 14, 2021REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Sunday, March 14, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, April 8, 2022INVALIDATION PROCESSED
Saturday, April 9, 2022PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB
Monday, July 11, 2022PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Monday, January 27, 2025TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, May 19, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, June 6, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, June 6, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED