SHARK WEEK Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, May 18, 2001, a trademark application was filed for SHARK WEEK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SHARK WEEK trademark a serial number of 76258856. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Thursday, January 8, 2004. This trademark is owned by Discovery Communications, Inc.. The SHARK WEEK trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

radios, prerecorded videos, cassettes, CD-ROMS and tapes featuring music or games presented on applicant's television program series under the same name; interactive video games of virtual reality comprised of computer hardware and software

jewelry; watches; clocks

Books about sharks and marine life; posters; postcards; desk top organizers; desk sets; desk pads; blotters; personal organizers; diaries; pens; pencils; pencil cases; pen cases; drawing rulers; bookmarks; book plates; book covers; notebooks; coloring books; note pads; non-electric erasers; non-electric pencil sharpeners; stencils; stationery folders; file folders; rubber stamps; bulletin boards; paper bags; wrapper paper; trading cards; children's activity books; composition books; stickers; decals; paper napkins, placemats of paper; calendars, namely, desk calendars, wall calendars, daily calendars; paper, namely, art paper, construction paper; arts and crafts paint kits; art prints; color prints; lithographic prints; photographic prints; comic strips; general feature magazines; paper party favors; paper party decorations; paper party hats; paper party bags; playing cards; maps all used in reference to or in association with applicant's television programming of the same name

Luggage; school bags; school book bags; backpacks; fanny packs; umbrellas; pocketbooks, all purpose sports bags; beach bags; gym bags; duffel bags; overnight bags; toiletry cases sold empty; travel bags; tote bags; beach umbrellas; purses; handbags; key cases; knapsacks; wallets

picture frames; plastic key chains

mugs, drinking glasses; paper cups, paper plates, pitchers; plastic bottles sold empty; thermal insulated containers for beverages

beach towels; textile blankets and textile wall hangings

T-shirts; pajamas; head wear, namely hats, caps, headbands, sun visors; outerwear, namely, coats, jackets, gloves, scarves, ponchos, snow suits; active wear, namely, sweat suits, sweatshirts, sweat pants, jogging suits; rainwear; undergarments; sportswear, namely, jerseys, shorts, body suits; shirts; sweaters; tank tops; pants; blouses; dresses; vests; skirts; sleep wear; robes; underwear; athletic and hiking wear; swim wear, namely, swimsuits, swim trunks; beachwear, namely, beach cover-ups; ties; scarves; bandannas; socks; footwear

Flying discs; plush toys; soft sculpture toys; games, namely, board games, card games, parlor games, action games, action skill games, hand held unit for playing electronic and video games, electronic learning games, manipulative games, role playing games, models, namely, toy model vehicles and related accessories sold as units, toy model train sets, scale model airplanes; puzzles, namely, jigsaw puzzles, manipulative puzzles, three-dimensional puzzles; toy action figures and accessories therefore; play figures; water squirting toys; bathtub toys; dolls, doll clothes and doll accessories; children's multi-activity toys; party favors in the nature of small toys

Retail store services featuring a wide variety of Applicant's consumer goods and goods of others

on-line services featuring information regarding television programming

Providing information regarding sharks and marine life by means of a global computer network
shark week

General Information


Serial Number76258856
Word MarkSHARK WEEK
Filing DateFriday, May 18, 2001
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateThursday, January 8, 2004
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 15, 2002

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"SHARK" in classes 9, 16, 28, 41 and 42 only
Goods and Servicesradios, prerecorded videos, cassettes, CD-ROMS and tapes featuring music or games presented on applicant's television program series under the same name; interactive video games of virtual reality comprised of computer hardware and software
Goods and Servicesjewelry; watches; clocks
Goods and ServicesBooks about sharks and marine life; posters; postcards; desk top organizers; desk sets; desk pads; blotters; personal organizers; diaries; pens; pencils; pencil cases; pen cases; drawing rulers; bookmarks; book plates; book covers; notebooks; coloring books; note pads; non-electric erasers; non-electric pencil sharpeners; stencils; stationery folders; file folders; rubber stamps; bulletin boards; paper bags; wrapper paper; trading cards; children's activity books; composition books; stickers; decals; paper napkins, placemats of paper; calendars, namely, desk calendars, wall calendars, daily calendars; paper, namely, art paper, construction paper; arts and crafts paint kits; art prints; color prints; lithographic prints; photographic prints; comic strips; general feature magazines; paper party favors; paper party decorations; paper party hats; paper party bags; playing cards; maps all used in reference to or in association with applicant's television programming of the same name
Goods and ServicesLuggage; school bags; school book bags; backpacks; fanny packs; umbrellas; pocketbooks, all purpose sports bags; beach bags; gym bags; duffel bags; overnight bags; toiletry cases sold empty; travel bags; tote bags; beach umbrellas; purses; handbags; key cases; knapsacks; wallets
Goods and Servicespicture frames; plastic key chains
Goods and Servicesmugs, drinking glasses; paper cups, paper plates, pitchers; plastic bottles sold empty; thermal insulated containers for beverages
Goods and Servicesbeach towels; textile blankets and textile wall hangings
Goods and ServicesT-shirts; pajamas; head wear, namely hats, caps, headbands, sun visors; outerwear, namely, coats, jackets, gloves, scarves, ponchos, snow suits; active wear, namely, sweat suits, sweatshirts, sweat pants, jogging suits; rainwear; undergarments; sportswear, namely, jerseys, shorts, body suits; shirts; sweaters; tank tops; pants; blouses; dresses; vests; skirts; sleep wear; robes; underwear; athletic and hiking wear; swim wear, namely, swimsuits, swim trunks; beachwear, namely, beach cover-ups; ties; scarves; bandannas; socks; footwear
Goods and ServicesFlying discs; plush toys; soft sculpture toys; games, namely, board games, card games, parlor games, action games, action skill games, hand held unit for playing electronic and video games, electronic learning games, manipulative games, role playing games, models, namely, toy model vehicles and related accessories sold as units, toy model train sets, scale model airplanes; puzzles, namely, jigsaw puzzles, manipulative puzzles, three-dimensional puzzles; toy action figures and accessories therefore; play figures; water squirting toys; bathtub toys; dolls, doll clothes and doll accessories; children's multi-activity toys; party favors in the nature of small toys
Goods and ServicesRetail store services featuring a wide variety of Applicant's consumer goods and goods of others
Goods and Serviceson-line services featuring information regarding television programming
Goods and ServicesProviding information regarding sharks and marine life by means of a global computer network

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 DateTuesday, May 29, 2001
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, May 29, 2001
Primary Code014
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 DateTuesday, May 29, 2001
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, May 29, 2001
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 30, 2002
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, May 29, 2001
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 29, 2001
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 29, 2001
Primary Code025
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, May 29, 2001
Primary Code028
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 DateTuesday, May 29, 2001
Primary Code035
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 DateTuesday, May 29, 2001
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 DateTuesday, May 29, 2001
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDiscovery Communications, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBethesda., MD 20814

Party NameDiscovery Communications, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBethesda., MD 20814

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, March 23, 2004ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Thursday, September 11, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, September 4, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 3, 2003EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, July 3, 2003EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, July 23, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 1, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 7, 2003NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, October 31, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 15, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 25, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, August 22, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, August 16, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, July 23, 2002PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, March 6, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 7, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, October 1, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 5, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, August 16, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER