COMMENT IS FREE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 3, 2006, a trademark application was filed for COMMENT IS FREE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the COMMENT IS FREE trademark a serial number of 78806392. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 10, 2022. This trademark is owned by Guardian Newspapers Limited. The COMMENT IS FREE trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, Restaurant & Hotel Services, Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Provision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of travel and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of travel

Provision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of finance and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of finance

Provision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of politics, political campaigns, political elections and hotel rate comparison information and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of politics, political campaigns, political elections and hotel rate comparison information; arranging and conducting exhibitions and conferences for business purposes; organization of business competitions, awards, in the field of news, music, comedy, video, film, politics, cultural events, religion, finance, arts, travel, environment, books, television, games, sports, science and scientific matters, industrial research, computers, information technology, computer programming, provision of food and drink, restaurants, eateries, hotels, healthcare, beauty care, gardening, veterinary matters, agricultu...

Provision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of fashion and religion and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of fashion and religion

Provision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of healthcare, beauty care, gardening, veterinary services and agricultural advice and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of healthcare, beauty care, gardening, veterinary services and agricultural advice

Provision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of food and drink in restaurants, eateries and hotels and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of food and drink in restaurants, eateries and hotels

Provision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of environmental protection research, science, scientific matters, industrial research, computers, information technology, computer programming and agricultural research and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of environmental protection research, science, scientific matters, industrial research, computers, information technology, computer programming and agricultural research
comment is free

General Information


Serial Number78806392
Word MarkCOMMENT IS FREE
Filing DateFriday, February 3, 2006
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 10, 2022
Registration Number4064081
Registration DateTuesday, November 29, 2011
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 20, 2010

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProvision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of travel and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of travel
Goods and ServicesProvision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of finance and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of finance
Goods and ServicesProvision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of politics, political campaigns, political elections and hotel rate comparison information and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of politics, political campaigns, political elections and hotel rate comparison information; arranging and conducting exhibitions and conferences for business purposes; organization of business competitions, awards, in the field of news, music, comedy, video, film, politics, cultural events, religion, finance, arts, travel, environment, books, television, games, sports, science and scientific matters, industrial research, computers, information technology, computer programming, provision of food and drink, restaurants, eateries, hotels, healthcare, beauty care, gardening, veterinary matters, agricultural matters and fashion
Goods and ServicesProvision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of fashion and religion and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of fashion and religion
Goods and ServicesProvision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of healthcare, beauty care, gardening, veterinary services and agricultural advice and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of healthcare, beauty care, gardening, veterinary services and agricultural advice
Goods and ServicesProvision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the nature of food and drink in restaurants, eateries and hotels and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of food and drink in restaurants, eateries and hotels
Goods and ServicesProvision of an interactive website providing news and video information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of environmental protection research, science, scientific matters, industrial research, computers, information technology, computer programming and agricultural research and providing an online computer database featuring information, namely, images, graphics, sound, text and audio-visual information, interactive comment and analysis in the field of environmental protection research, science, scientific matters, industrial research, computers, information technology, computer programming and agricultural research

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, June 10, 2022
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 2006

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, June 10, 2022
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 2006

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 10, 2022
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 2006

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, June 10, 2022
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 2006

International Class043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 10, 2022
Primary Code043
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 2006

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 10, 2022
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 2006

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 10, 2022
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 2006

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA LIMITED
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressLONDON LONDON
GB

Party NameGUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA LIMITED
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressLONDON LONDON
GB

Party NameGUARDIAN NEWS & MEDIA LIMITED
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressLONDON EC1R 3ER
GB

Party NameGuardian Newspapers Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressLondon EC1R 3ER

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 10, 2022CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Sunday, November 29, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, December 9, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, December 9, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, December 9, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, November 13, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 29, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 29, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, October 24, 2011ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE
Friday, October 21, 2011ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED
Saturday, October 15, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Friday, October 14, 2011LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, October 11, 2011ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, September 29, 2011STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, September 27, 2011USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, September 27, 2011TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Saturday, June 18, 2011NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, June 17, 2011SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, June 14, 2011SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, June 14, 2011TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, June 10, 2011CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED
Thursday, June 9, 2011DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, December 6, 2010DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, June 9, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 19, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, December 8, 2010NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, December 6, 2010SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Monday, December 6, 2010SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, December 6, 2010TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, December 6, 2010TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 15, 2010NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, April 20, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 20, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 17, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, March 15, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 12, 2010EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, March 12, 2010NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, March 12, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, March 12, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, March 11, 2010PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, January 25, 2010WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, January 12, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, January 12, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 11, 2010EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, January 11, 2010NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, January 11, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, January 11, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 6, 2010DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED
Monday, January 4, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, January 4, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 8, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, December 8, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 8, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, June 8, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 8, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 8, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 8, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, May 8, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 29, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 29, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 29, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 29, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 18, 2008AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, September 15, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 15, 2008PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 16, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, September 16, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 8, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, May 15, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 15, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, March 7, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, March 6, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, March 1, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, February 29, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, February 29, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 2, 2007INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED
Monday, October 1, 2007SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN
Friday, September 28, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, March 28, 2007LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, March 27, 2007SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Tuesday, February 20, 2007AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, February 20, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, February 20, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, January 23, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 20, 2006AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, July 31, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, July 28, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 25, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 10, 2006NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM