BRITISH COUNCIL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 15, 2010, a trademark application was filed for BRITISH COUNCIL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BRITISH COUNCIL trademark a serial number of 85129779. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, November 19, 2022. This trademark is owned by The British Council. The BRITISH COUNCIL trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Services for the development of educational opportunities and cultural relations, namely, development and dissemination of educational materials including providing online electronic educational games in the fields of the English language, [ education, society, science, ] arts and culture; [ and sports; arranging educational conferences, exhibitions in the fields of the English language, education, society, arts and culture, science and sports; theatre productions; organisation of exchange schemes, namely, providing exchange programs in the fields of science and humanities; ] information and advisory services relating to the English language, education, [ society, ] and the arts; [ and sports; ] providing educational information and advisory services in the academic fields of education and [ science, ] culture, [ and technology, ] for the purposes of academic study and professional networking; providing online publications in the nature of [ magazines, ] brochures and reports in the fi...

[ Books in the field of education, English language, science, culture and sports; printed publications, namely, magazines in the field of education, English language, science, culture and sports; calendars, diaries, posters, pens and pencils ]

Providing grants for [ musicians, dancers, ] artists and [ scientists; ] providing educational grants

Services for the promotion of educational opportunities and cultural relations, namely, promotion and marketing of events and activities in the field of English language, teaching and learning, the arts and culture, and education [ and society; ] promoting the exchange of information and resources within the educational, scientific and cultural [ and technological research ] communities
british council

General Information


Serial Number85129779
Word MarkBRITISH COUNCIL
Filing DateWednesday, September 15, 2010
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, November 19, 2022
Registration Number4054961
Registration DateTuesday, November 15, 2011
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 30, 2011

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesServices for the development of educational opportunities and cultural relations, namely, development and dissemination of educational materials including providing online electronic educational games in the fields of the English language, [ education, society, science, ] arts and culture; [ and sports; arranging educational conferences, exhibitions in the fields of the English language, education, society, arts and culture, science and sports; theatre productions; organisation of exchange schemes, namely, providing exchange programs in the fields of science and humanities; ] information and advisory services relating to the English language, education, [ society, ] and the arts; [ and sports; ] providing educational information and advisory services in the academic fields of education and [ science, ] culture, [ and technology, ] for the purposes of academic study and professional networking; providing online publications in the nature of [ magazines, ] brochures and reports in the field of education, English language [ science, ] and culture [ and sports ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of four circles in a square pattern appearing to the left of the words "BRITISH COUNCIL".
Goods and Services[ Books in the field of education, English language, science, culture and sports; printed publications, namely, magazines in the field of education, English language, science, culture and sports; calendars, diaries, posters, pens and pencils ]
Goods and ServicesProviding grants for [ musicians, dancers, ] artists and [ scientists; ] providing educational grants
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesServices for the promotion of educational opportunities and cultural relations, namely, promotion and marketing of events and activities in the field of English language, teaching and learning, the arts and culture, and education [ and society; ] promoting the exchange of information and resources within the educational, scientific and cultural [ and technological research ] communities
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BRITISH COUNCIL"

Classification Information


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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, November 19, 2022
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, September 20, 2010
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 8, 2011
Primary Code036
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 DateMonday, September 20, 2010
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe British Council
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLondon SW1A2BN
GB

Party NameThe British Council
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLondon SW1A2BN
GB

Party NameThe British Council
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLondon SW1A2BN
GB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, November 19, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Saturday, November 19, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, November 19, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Saturday, November 19, 2022REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Saturday, November 19, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 13, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, November 15, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, November 30, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, November 30, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, November 30, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, November 3, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 15, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 3, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 15, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 30, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 30, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, July 25, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, July 25, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, June 29, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 29, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, June 29, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 29, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 29, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 29, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, June 29, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 29, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 29, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 8, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, June 8, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 8, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, December 23, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 23, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 23, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 23, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 21, 2010NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Monday, September 20, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Saturday, September 18, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM