MSNBC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 14, 1997, a trademark application was filed for MSNBC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MSNBC trademark a serial number of 75292031. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, October 18, 2018. This trademark is owned by MSNBC Cable L.L.C.. The MSNBC trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

entertainment services, namely, the production of television programs and distribution of television programs for transmission by others [ ; providing information in the fields of entertainment and sports over computer networks and global communication networks ]
msnbc

General Information


Serial Number75292031
Word MarkMSNBC
Filing DateWednesday, May 14, 1997
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, October 18, 2018
Registration Number2193397
Registration DateTuesday, October 6, 1998
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 14, 1998

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateIn the Statement, Column 2, after line 12, "The mark consists of a stylized representation of a peacock and the letters "msnbc". The peacock's wings are colored, from left to right, yellow, orange, red, purple, blue and green. The peacock's body is colored white. The letters "msnbc" are colored white. The color(s) yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, green, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark". should be inserted, and, In the Statement, Column 2, lines 5-9 should be deleted, and, The drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) yellow, orange, red, purple, blue, green, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark includes a stylized representation of a peacock. The mark consists of a stylized representation of a peacock and the letters "msnbc". The peacock's wings are colored, from left to right, yellow, orange, red, purple, blue and green. The peacock's body is colored white. The letters "msnbc" are colored white.
Goods and Servicesentertainment services, namely, the production of television programs and distribution of television programs for transmission by others [ ; providing information in the fields of entertainment and sports over computer networks and global communication networks ]
Pseudo MarkMS NATIONAL BROADCASTING

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 6, 1997
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 1, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 1, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNBCUNIVERSAL MEDIA, LLC
Party Type34 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressNEW YORK CITY, NY 10112

Party NameNBCUniversal Media, LLC
Party Type33 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 91608

Party NameMSNBC MARKS TRUST
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSECAUCUS, NJ 07094

Party NameMSNBC CABLE L.L.C. COMPOSED OF NBC UNIVERSAL, INC., A DELAWARE CORPORATION AND MICROSOFT CORPORATION, A WASHINGTON CORPORATION
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type05 - Joint Venture
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10112

Party NameMSNBC Cable L.L.C.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type05 - Joint Venture
AddressNew York, NY 10112

Party NameMSNBC Cable L.L.C.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type05 - Joint Venture
AddressNew York, NY 10112

Party NameMSNBC Cable L.L.C.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type05 - Joint Venture
AddressNew York, NY 10112

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, October 31, 2018ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, October 24, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, October 18, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, October 18, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, October 18, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, October 16, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 8, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, March 15, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 6, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, July 25, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, October 25, 2008AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Saturday, October 25, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 16, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Saturday, October 11, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, October 11, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, October 6, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, October 3, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, October 3, 2008TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 9, 2008ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Monday, August 6, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, December 29, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 24, 2006AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, October 25, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, October 6, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, October 6, 2004TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 6, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 14, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, June 12, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, May 6, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 6, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, October 2, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, September 30, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER