IBM BLUE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, December 15, 2015, a trademark application was filed for IBM BLUE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the IBM BLUE trademark a serial number of 79190991. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 71 as of Friday, May 17, 2024. This trademark is owned by INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION. The IBM BLUE trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Computer hardware, namely, computers, servers and storage apparatus, namely, high-speed storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network; computer programs for use in controlling the operation and execution of computer systems, software and networks; computer programs for use in connecting disparate computer networks and systems, servers and storage apparatus; computer operating system software; computer programs for linking together computers and for enabling computing across a global computer network; computer programs for managing systems, software and processes existing within an information technology environment, instructional manuals recorded on data media and sold with the above-mentioned goods; cloud computing system, namely, a network integrating computer hardware and software for dynamic provisioning, virtualization, and consumption metering of computer resources

Telecommunication services, namely, providing multiple-user access to information, data, communications, content, and goods and services of others via a global network and wireless communication apparatus; electronic transmission of data and documents via computer terminals; teleconferencing services and web conferencing services by means of the Internet; providing multiple-user access to global information networks for the transfer and dissemination of a wide range of information; provision of online forums for transmission of messages among computer users; provision of private and secure communication in real time within a computer network; providing technical support regarding the use of communication equipment

Printed materials, namely, books, brochures, informational sheets, instructional manuals, written presentations, instructional and teaching materials, ail in the field of computers, computer services, information technology and electronic business transactions via a global computer network

Business management consulting and business consulting; business development services; market research studies; computer services, namely, compiling of information into computer databases, computer-assisted business information and research services, and systemization of data and information into computer databases; arranging and conducting commercial exhibitions in the field of computers, computing services, information technology and electronic business transactions over a global computer networks

Computer system integration services; computer consultation services; consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of computer hardware and software systems for others; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems including computer server and computer programs; computer system design services for others; computer system analysis services; interconnection of computers and computer programs, namely, integration of computer systems and computer networks; testing of computer software and computers including testing of computer servers; installation, updating and maintenance of computer programs; computer programming services for others; cloud computing services, namely, dynamic provisioning, virtualization, and consumption metering of computing resources
ibm blue

General Information


Serial Number79190991
Word MarkIBM BLUE
Filing DateTuesday, December 15, 2015
Status709 - CANCELLED - SECTION 71
Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
Registration Number5319217
Registration DateTuesday, October 31, 2017
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 15, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesComputer hardware, namely, computers, servers and storage apparatus, namely, high-speed storage subsystems for storage and backup of electronic data either locally or via a telecommunications network; computer programs for use in controlling the operation and execution of computer systems, software and networks; computer programs for use in connecting disparate computer networks and systems, servers and storage apparatus; computer operating system software; computer programs for linking together computers and for enabling computing across a global computer network; computer programs for managing systems, software and processes existing within an information technology environment, instructional manuals recorded on data media and sold with the above-mentioned goods; cloud computing system, namely, a network integrating computer hardware and software for dynamic provisioning, virtualization, and consumption metering of computer resources
Goods and ServicesTelecommunication services, namely, providing multiple-user access to information, data, communications, content, and goods and services of others via a global network and wireless communication apparatus; electronic transmission of data and documents via computer terminals; teleconferencing services and web conferencing services by means of the Internet; providing multiple-user access to global information networks for the transfer and dissemination of a wide range of information; provision of online forums for transmission of messages among computer users; provision of private and secure communication in real time within a computer network; providing technical support regarding the use of communication equipment
Goods and ServicesPrinted materials, namely, books, brochures, informational sheets, instructional manuals, written presentations, instructional and teaching materials, ail in the field of computers, computer services, information technology and electronic business transactions via a global computer network
Goods and ServicesBusiness management consulting and business consulting; business development services; market research studies; computer services, namely, compiling of information into computer databases, computer-assisted business information and research services, and systemization of data and information into computer databases; arranging and conducting commercial exhibitions in the field of computers, computing services, information technology and electronic business transactions over a global computer networks
Goods and ServicesComputer system integration services; computer consultation services; consulting services in the field of design, selection, implementation and use of computer hardware and software systems for others; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of diagnosing computer hardware and software problems including computer server and computer programs; computer system design services for others; computer system analysis services; interconnection of computers and computer programs, namely, integration of computer systems and computer networks; testing of computer software and computers including testing of computer servers; installation, updating and maintenance of computer programs; computer programming services for others; cloud computing services, namely, dynamic provisioning, virtualization, and consumption metering of computing resources

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
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 CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
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 CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
Primary Code035
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 CodeF - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Party NameINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Party NameINTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressArmonk, NY 10504

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 2, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, September 1, 2016SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Thursday, September 1, 2016LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, September 2, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, September 6, 2016APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Monday, September 12, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 13, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Thursday, September 15, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Thursday, September 15, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Sunday, October 2, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, March 13, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, March 13, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, March 14, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, March 24, 2017CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB
Friday, April 7, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, April 7, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, April 7, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, April 21, 2017ATTORNEY REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, May 9, 2017CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - ATTORNEY REVIEW REQUIRED
Wednesday, May 31, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 31, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 31, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 31, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, May 31, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, June 29, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, July 26, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 2, 2017NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, August 2, 2017NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Tuesday, August 15, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 15, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Friday, August 18, 2017NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, October 31, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 31, 2018FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Friday, February 2, 2018GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Tuesday, September 17, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, February 2, 2018GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Friday, April 6, 2018FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, September 17, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, May 17, 2024CANCELLED SECTION 71
Monday, October 31, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED