IBC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 28, 1997, a trademark application was filed for IBC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IBC trademark a serial number of 75282990. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Sunday, March 4, 2001. This trademark is owned by Independence Blue Cross. The IBC trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

printed publications, namely, booklets, pamphlets, guides, magazines, newsletters, brochures, bulletins, and circulars in the field of health and preventive medicine

health care management services, namely, cost management for benefits plans and health care facilities

life, worker's compensation and health care insurance underwriting services, and the administration of pre-paid benefits plans

educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of health and preventive medicine, and distributing course materials in connection therewith

health care services and hospital services

General Information


Serial Number75282990
Word MarkIBC
Filing DateMonday, April 28, 1997
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateSunday, March 4, 2001
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 9, 1997

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesprinted publications, namely, booklets, pamphlets, guides, magazines, newsletters, brochures, bulletins, and circulars in the field of health and preventive medicine
Goods and Serviceshealth care management services, namely, cost management for benefits plans and health care facilities
Goods and Serviceslife, worker's compensation and health care insurance underwriting services, and the administration of pre-paid benefits plans
Goods and Serviceseducational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of health and preventive medicine, and distributing course materials in connection therewith
Goods and Serviceshealth care services and hospital services

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 19, 1997
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, May 19, 1997
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 DateMonday, May 19, 1997
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, May 19, 1997
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, May 19, 1997
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameIndependence Blue Cross
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPhiladelphia, PA 191031480

Party NameIndependence Blue Cross
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressPhiladelphia, PA 191031480

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, June 4, 2001ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Friday, November 3, 2000EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Sunday, September 3, 2000EXTENSION 5 FILED
Friday, April 28, 2000EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, March 2, 2000EXTENSION 4 FILED
Monday, September 27, 1999EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, September 3, 1999EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, March 24, 1999EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, March 3, 1999EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, September 21, 1998EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, September 3, 1998EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, March 3, 1998NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, December 9, 1997PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, November 7, 1997NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, September 25, 1997APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER