MICRO:BIT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, September 14, 2015, a trademark application was filed for MICRO:BIT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MICRO:BIT trademark a serial number of 79184466. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Tuesday, April 2, 2024. This trademark is owned by British Broadcasting Corporation. The MICRO:BIT trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Education, namely, computer education training; charitable services for the purposes of education and training in the field of computers and computer education on the topic of software coding; arranging and conducting of conferences and seminars in the field of computers and education on the topics of K-12 children computer literacy and software coding; publication of books, texts and magazines; production of course materials in the nature of DVD's featuring information on software coding distributed at seminars, exhibitions and classes; providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable, namely, e-books and e-magazines in the field of software coding; publication of electronic books, manuals and journals on-line; developing and conducting educational programs in relation to computers; organisation of competitions in the field of computers; production and presentation of television programmes, films, sound and video recordings and computer programmes in the field of software c...

Computers; computer peripherals; computer hardware; [ personal computers; hand held personal computers; ] microcomputers; [ computer network interface devices; ] computer operating programs; downloadable computer software for teaching computer programming; mounts for integrated circuits and microprocessors; microprocessors; [ keyboards; electronic cables; modems; ] remote control for computers; circuit boards; integrated circuits; buses for computers; [ batteries; battery chargers, USB chargers, mains chargers; global positioning systems; computer carrying cases; parts and accessories for mobile telephones, namely, cases; bags and cases adapted or shaped to contain tablet computers, notebook computers, hand held computers, personal digital assistants, electronic organisers and electronic notepads; ] computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases; operating system software; computer software development tools; computer desktop utility software; [ software for t...

[ Games, playthings, and gymnastic and sporting articles, namely, electronic hand-held game units; playing cards; dice; board games; battery operated action toys; electronic learning toys; electronic action toys; battery powered computer games with LCD screens; arcade video games; video game machines; soft sculpture toys; teddy bears; puppets; dolls; toy vehicles; toy masks; party favours in the nature of small toys; decorations for Christmas trees ]

Printed publications, namely, booklets, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, handbooks, periodicals, books, magazines, manuals, and catalogues featuring instruction, education, and information relating to computers, computer peripherals, computer software, and computer programming; photographs; printed instructional and teaching material in the field of computer education; computer operating manuals; printed computer hardware users guide; printed computer instruction manuals in the field of software coding and gaming; bookmarks; stickers; posters; photographs; diagrams for teaching computer programming; graphic prints; paper badges; paper bags; pens; pencils; writing instruments; erasers; pencil sharpeners; pen cases; pencil cases; drawing rulers; pen holders; pencil holders

[ Providing online forums in the field of computers; transmission of podcasts ]

Design and development of computer hardware and software; [ research and development of computer hardware and software; help desk services and consultation services for design and development of computer systems, databases and applications; installation, maintenance and repair of computer software; ] computer software programming [ ; design and development of computers, computer peripherals, and computer media; technical information relating to computer hardware or software design and development provided on-line from a global computer network or the Internet; computer systems analysis; computer programming services; creating and maintaining web-sites in the field of software coding; application service provider (ASP) services, namely, hosting, managing, developing, and maintaining applications, software, and web sites in the fields of persona productivity, wireless communication, mobile information access and remote data management for wireless delivery of content to handheld computer...
micro:bit

General Information


Serial Number79184466
Word MarkMICRO:BIT
Filing DateMonday, September 14, 2015
Status707 - PARTIAL SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateTuesday, April 2, 2024
Registration Number5111714
Registration DateTuesday, January 3, 2017
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 12, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducation, namely, computer education training; charitable services for the purposes of education and training in the field of computers and computer education on the topic of software coding; arranging and conducting of conferences and seminars in the field of computers and education on the topics of K-12 children computer literacy and software coding; publication of books, texts and magazines; production of course materials in the nature of DVD's featuring information on software coding distributed at seminars, exhibitions and classes; providing on-line electronic publications, not downloadable, namely, e-books and e-magazines in the field of software coding; publication of electronic books, manuals and journals on-line; developing and conducting educational programs in relation to computers; organisation of competitions in the field of computers; production and presentation of television programmes, films, sound and video recordings and computer programmes in the field of software coding; organisation, production and presentation of live stage shows and audience participation events; providing a web-based system and online portal for online gaming and operation and coordination of game tournaments; online tutorials in the field of computers; providing non-downloadable instructional videos in the field of computers; providing non- downloadable online electronic information in the field of K-12 computer literacy education and publications in the nature of books, texts, magazines, and brochures relating to computers; providing non-downloadable webinars in the field of computers
Goods and ServicesComputers; computer peripherals; computer hardware; [ personal computers; hand held personal computers; ] microcomputers; [ computer network interface devices; ] computer operating programs; downloadable computer software for teaching computer programming; mounts for integrated circuits and microprocessors; microprocessors; [ keyboards; electronic cables; modems; ] remote control for computers; circuit boards; integrated circuits; buses for computers; [ batteries; battery chargers, USB chargers, mains chargers; global positioning systems; computer carrying cases; parts and accessories for mobile telephones, namely, cases; bags and cases adapted or shaped to contain tablet computers, notebook computers, hand held computers, personal digital assistants, electronic organisers and electronic notepads; ] computer programs for accessing, browsing and searching online databases; operating system software; computer software development tools; computer desktop utility software; [ software for telecommunication and communication via local or global communications networks to enable connection to the Internet, intranets, extranets, television, mobile communication, cellular and satellite networks; software for access to communications networks including the Internet; software for telecommunication and communication via local or global communications networks to enable searching of data on the Internet, intranets, extranets, television, mobile communication, cellular and satellite networks; software for access to communications networks including the Internet; software platforms for social media management; ] computer software to enable uploading, downloading, accessing, posting, displaying, tagging, blogging, streaming, linking, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information via computer and communication networks; software for mobile telephone and portable computer applications for electronic storage of data; downloadable instructional manuals for computers and computer software
Goods and Services[ Games, playthings, and gymnastic and sporting articles, namely, electronic hand-held game units; playing cards; dice; board games; battery operated action toys; electronic learning toys; electronic action toys; battery powered computer games with LCD screens; arcade video games; video game machines; soft sculpture toys; teddy bears; puppets; dolls; toy vehicles; toy masks; party favours in the nature of small toys; decorations for Christmas trees ]
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications, namely, booklets, brochures, newsletters, pamphlets, handbooks, periodicals, books, magazines, manuals, and catalogues featuring instruction, education, and information relating to computers, computer peripherals, computer software, and computer programming; photographs; printed instructional and teaching material in the field of computer education; computer operating manuals; printed computer hardware users guide; printed computer instruction manuals in the field of software coding and gaming; bookmarks; stickers; posters; photographs; diagrams for teaching computer programming; graphic prints; paper badges; paper bags; pens; pencils; writing instruments; erasers; pencil sharpeners; pen cases; pencil cases; drawing rulers; pen holders; pencil holders
Goods and Services[ Providing online forums in the field of computers; transmission of podcasts ]
Goods and ServicesDesign and development of computer hardware and software; [ research and development of computer hardware and software; help desk services and consultation services for design and development of computer systems, databases and applications; installation, maintenance and repair of computer software; ] computer software programming [ ; design and development of computers, computer peripherals, and computer media; technical information relating to computer hardware or software design and development provided on-line from a global computer network or the Internet; computer systems analysis; computer programming services; creating and maintaining web-sites in the field of software coding; application service provider (ASP) services, namely, hosting, managing, developing, and maintaining applications, software, and web sites in the fields of persona productivity, wireless communication, mobile information access and remote data management for wireless delivery of content to handheld computers, laptops, and mobile electronic devices; computer services, namely, creating virtual communities for users to participate in discussions and forums, engage in social, business and community networking and share information, photographs and videos; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the aforesaid; technical online information and technical database information services relating to computers, namely, providing technical information in the field of computer software development and database design and development ]

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, March 14, 2016
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, March 14, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateTuesday, April 2, 2024
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateTuesday, April 2, 2024
Primary Code038
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, March 14, 2016
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, March 14, 2016
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMicro:bit Educational Foundation
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Party NameBritish Broadcasting Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1A 1AA
GB

Party NameBritish Broadcasting Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1A 1AA
GB

Party NameBritish Broadcasting Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1A 1AA
GB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, April 2, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 2, 2024REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED
Monday, March 11, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, July 2, 2023TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Monday, January 3, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, December 27, 2018CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB
Thursday, August 23, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, August 10, 2018NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Saturday, June 3, 2017FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, April 4, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, April 4, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Monday, April 3, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, January 3, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 25, 2016EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Friday, November 18, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, August 5, 2016EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 12, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 12, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 22, 2016NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, June 22, 2016NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, June 22, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 7, 2016LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, May 27, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 27, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, May 27, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, May 27, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, May 27, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Saturday, May 14, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, May 6, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, May 6, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 4, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, April 21, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, March 25, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, March 25, 2016REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Friday, March 25, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Thursday, March 24, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, March 18, 2016APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Monday, March 14, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 14, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, March 11, 2016LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, March 10, 2016SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB