DIRECT ENGLISH Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, March 2, 1999, a trademark application was filed for DIRECT ENGLISH with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DIRECT ENGLISH trademark a serial number of 75651656. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 21, 2011. This trademark is owned by PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED. The DIRECT ENGLISH trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ Prerecorded magnetic data carriers, recording discs, ] video tapes, cds and computer instructional software in the field of the English language or English speaking cultures

Printed teaching materials in the field of the English language and English speaking cultures

Language schools, education and provision of training services, correspondence courses and examination services all relating to the English language or English speaking cultures
direct english

General Information


Serial Number75651656
Word MarkDIRECT ENGLISH
Filing DateTuesday, March 2, 1999
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 21, 2011
Registration Number2436276
Registration DateTuesday, March 20, 2001
Mark Drawing3S23 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 26, 2000

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"ENGLISH"
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the design of a pyramid inside a three-side square, below it the words "DIRECT ENGLISH" in stylized capital letters. The color navy blue is applied to the square. The top of the pyramid is in a deep blue color; the middle part is in a light blue color; and the bottom part is in white. The word Direct appears in a light blue color and the word English appears in a navy blue color. The designated colors are claimed as a feature of the mark..
Goods and Services[ Prerecorded magnetic data carriers, recording discs, ] video tapes, cds and computer instructional software in the field of the English language or English speaking cultures
Goods and ServicesPrinted teaching materials in the field of the English language and English speaking cultures
Goods and ServicesLanguage schools, education and provision of training services, correspondence courses and examination services all relating to the English language or English speaking cultures

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, October 21, 2011
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 21, 2011
Primary Code016
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 21, 2011
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLG & DE LIMITED
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMITCHAM, SURREY CR44PH
GB

Party NamePEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHarlow, Essex, CM20 2JE
GB

Party NamePEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHarlow, Essex, CM20 2JE
GB

Party NamePEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHarlow, Essex, CM20 2JE
GB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 21, 2011CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, November 4, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, October 26, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, October 19, 2007RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15
Friday, October 19, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 3, 2007POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, September 27, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 20, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, September 20, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 20, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, September 20, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, November 27, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, March 20, 2001REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 26, 2000PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, November 24, 2000NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Saturday, October 21, 2000APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, October 21, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, October 3, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 5, 2000NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, February 16, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 17, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, August 12, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER