NPR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 25, 2018, a trademark application was filed for NPR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NPR trademark a serial number of 88131381. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, June 11, 2019. This trademark is owned by National Public Radio, Inc.. The NPR trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

News reporters services; providing a website featuring non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles featuring news, information, commentary, audio, and video all in the fields of news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, and entertainment; educational and entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable playback via global communications networks of audio and video programs in the fields of news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, and entertainment; providing on-line newsletters in the fields of news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, and entertainment; radio programming, namely, scheduling; news syndication for the public radio broadcasting industry; radio entertainment production; entertainment and educational services, namely, organizing live cultural and arts events featuring commentary, discussions, and interactive storytelling in the fields of current events, international affairs, culture, performin...

Downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for streaming, downloading, and listening to podcasts, radio programs, and news via the Internet and the worldwide web; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for providing news, entertainment, and cultural information via the Internet and the worldwide web; downloadable audio podcasts in the fields of news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, and entertainment; audio recordings featuring music, non-fiction books, and audio documentaries

Backpacks; tote bags; pet clothing

Board games; jigsaw puzzles; toy stuffed animals

Broadcasting, streaming, transmission, and delivery of audio, video, and other multimedia content via a global computer network; radio broadcasting; satellite transmission services

Calendars; Books in the fields of history, comedy, news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, entertainment, biographies, music, and sports; Puzzle books; stationery; stickers; notebooks; coasters made of paper; non-fiction books on a variety of topics

Cuff links; key rings; bracelets; jewelry charms

Clothing, namely, hats, t-shirts, socks, sweatshirts, hoodies, ties, beanies, cyclists' jerseys, boxer shorts, pajamas; rain jackets

Online retail store services featuring fashion accessories, clothing, toys, games, collectibles, souvenir items, stationery, coasters, stickers, calendars, posters, bags, books, electronics, music, and non-fiction audio series

Mugs; plastic water bottles sold empty; tumblers for use as drinking glasses; bicycle baskets; pet feeding and drinking bowls; coasters not of paper or textile
npr

General Information


Serial Number88131381
Word MarkNPR
Filing DateTuesday, September 25, 2018
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, June 11, 2019
Registration Number5773745
Registration DateTuesday, June 11, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 26, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesNews reporters services; providing a website featuring non-downloadable publications in the nature of articles featuring news, information, commentary, audio, and video all in the fields of news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, and entertainment; educational and entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable playback via global communications networks of audio and video programs in the fields of news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, and entertainment; providing on-line newsletters in the fields of news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, and entertainment; radio programming, namely, scheduling; news syndication for the public radio broadcasting industry; radio entertainment production; entertainment and educational services, namely, organizing live cultural and arts events featuring commentary, discussions, and interactive storytelling in the fields of current events, international affairs, culture, performing arts, entertainment, education, politics, sports, race, ethnicity, science, health and fitness, personal finance, and the economy; entertainment services, namely, arranging and conducting of competitions for musical performers; entertainment, namely, live music concerts; arranging and conducting events featuring live music
Pseudo MarkNATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the white letters "n" and "p" and "r" assembled in three colored boxes. The box surrounding the letter "n" is red; the box surrounding the letter "p" is black; and the box surrounding the letter "r" is blue.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for streaming, downloading, and listening to podcasts, radio programs, and news via the Internet and the worldwide web; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for providing news, entertainment, and cultural information via the Internet and the worldwide web; downloadable audio podcasts in the fields of news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, and entertainment; audio recordings featuring music, non-fiction books, and audio documentaries
Goods and ServicesBackpacks; tote bags; pet clothing
Goods and ServicesBoard games; jigsaw puzzles; toy stuffed animals
Goods and ServicesBroadcasting, streaming, transmission, and delivery of audio, video, and other multimedia content via a global computer network; radio broadcasting; satellite transmission services
Goods and ServicesCalendars; Books in the fields of history, comedy, news, culture, current affairs, politics, business, finance, entertainment, biographies, music, and sports; Puzzle books; stationery; stickers; notebooks; coasters made of paper; non-fiction books on a variety of topics
Goods and ServicesCuff links; key rings; bracelets; jewelry charms
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, hats, t-shirts, socks, sweatshirts, hoodies, ties, beanies, cyclists' jerseys, boxer shorts, pajamas; rain jackets
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, black, white, and blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesOnline retail store services featuring fashion accessories, clothing, toys, games, collectibles, souvenir items, stationery, coasters, stickers, calendars, posters, bags, books, electronics, music, and non-fiction audio series
Goods and ServicesMugs; plastic water bottles sold empty; tumblers for use as drinking glasses; bicycle baskets; pet feeding and drinking bowls; coasters not of paper or textile

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1997

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 DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 31, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 31, 2008

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 4, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 4, 2013

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 DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 6, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 6, 2008

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, October 7, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, October 7, 2008

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 10, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 10, 2012

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 25, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 25, 2008

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 26, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 26, 2008

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 2000

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 2, 2018
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1997

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNational Public Radio, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20002

Party NameNational Public Radio, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20002

Party NameNational Public Radio, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20002

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, January 7, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 28, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, October 2, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, October 3, 2018NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Monday, January 14, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, January 14, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, January 14, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, January 14, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, February 4, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 15, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, March 6, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 26, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 26, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 11, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 28, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, August 28, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, March 30, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, March 30, 2023TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, June 11, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, March 30, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, March 30, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, March 30, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 30, 2023APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED