THE GREAT COURSES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, October 9, 2002, a trademark application was filed for THE GREAT COURSES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE GREAT COURSES trademark a serial number of 76457659. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, October 8, 2014. This trademark is owned by Teaching Company Limited Partnership, The. The THE GREAT COURSES trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

[ Prerecorded videotapes, audiotapes, ] CD-ROMs, and DVDs on the subjects of social sciences, psychology, history, law, literature, fine arts, cosmology, physical science, biological science, philosophy, theology, linguistics, religion, mathematics, music, and performing arts

Printed educational materials, namely, course outlines, suggested reading lists, visual aids, namely, maps, charts and diagrams, and academic subject material in the nature of printed lecture transcripts and book-length transcripts on the subjects of social sciences, psychology, history, law, literature, fine arts, cosmology, physical science, biological science, philosophy, theology, linguistics, religion, mathematics, music, and performing arts

Online retail store services featuring non-credit courses of instruction on the subjects of social sciences, psychology, history, law, literature, fine arts, cosmology, physical science, biological science, philosophy, theology, linguistics, religion, mathematics, music and performing arts, which courses are [ prerecorded on videotape, audiotape, ] CD-ROM and DVD, and related course transcripts, outlines and guidebooks
the great courses

General Information


Serial Number76457659
Word MarkTHE GREAT COURSES
Filing DateWednesday, October 9, 2002
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, October 8, 2014
Registration Number2896616
Registration DateTuesday, October 26, 2004
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 3, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Prerecorded videotapes, audiotapes, ] CD-ROMs, and DVDs on the subjects of social sciences, psychology, history, law, literature, fine arts, cosmology, physical science, biological science, philosophy, theology, linguistics, religion, mathematics, music, and performing arts
Goods and ServicesPrinted educational materials, namely, course outlines, suggested reading lists, visual aids, namely, maps, charts and diagrams, and academic subject material in the nature of printed lecture transcripts and book-length transcripts on the subjects of social sciences, psychology, history, law, literature, fine arts, cosmology, physical science, biological science, philosophy, theology, linguistics, religion, mathematics, music, and performing arts
Goods and ServicesOnline retail store services featuring non-credit courses of instruction on the subjects of social sciences, psychology, history, law, literature, fine arts, cosmology, physical science, biological science, philosophy, theology, linguistics, religion, mathematics, music and performing arts, which courses are [ prerecorded on videotape, audiotape, ] CD-ROM and DVD, and related course transcripts, outlines and guidebooks
NOT AVAILABLECOURSES

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, October 21, 2002
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 19, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 19, 1998

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, October 21, 2002
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 19, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 19, 1998

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, October 21, 2002
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 19, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 19, 1998

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTEACHING COMPANY, LLC, THE
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCHANTILLY, VA 20151

Party NameTeaching Company Limited Partnership, The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressChantilly, VA 201511232

Party NameTeaching Company Limited Partnership, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressChantilly, VA 201511232

Party NameTeaching Company Limited Partnership, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressChantilly, VA 201511232

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 22, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 5, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 5, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, November 5, 2002PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Thursday, March 18, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, January 22, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 27, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 7, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, May 23, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, May 23, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 13, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, August 1, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, February 2, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, February 2, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 22, 2010PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 14, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 14, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 17, 2004EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, May 17, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, July 14, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 3, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 26, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 29, 2007ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, October 12, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 8, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, December 22, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, December 22, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, April 12, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 17, 2011POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Wednesday, April 6, 2011PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, September 26, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, September 26, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 7, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 15, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, October 26, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 8, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, October 8, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 2, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY