THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Tuesday, March 10, 1998, a trademark application was filed for THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS trademark a serial number of 75447906. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, March 8, 2008. This trademark is owned by Guinness Publishing Limited. The THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
books, magazines, journals and printed inserts on the subject matter of music, sport, general knowledge, reference, records, record breaking and natural history, all for entertaining and education; paper, cardboard and stationery, namely, writing paper, folders, notebooks, notebook pads, memo pads; diaries, calendars, address books; postcard, greeting cards; pencil sharpeners, erasers, rulers, hole punches; pencil boxes and cases; ring binders, art prints, posters, almanacs and iron-on and plastic transfers; writing instruments, namely, pens, pencils, crayons and tops for pencils; wrapping and packaging materials, namely, gift wrap, gift boxes, labels and tags made of paper; stickers and sticker albums; paper bags, plastic carrier bags; playing cards
articles of clothing, namely, coats, jackets, vests, jeans, sweatshirts, T-shirts, rugby shirts, polo knitted tops, swimsuits, pajamas, night dresses, boxer shorts, socks, head bands, wrist bands, scarves and belts; headgear, namely, baseball caps and hats; footwear, namely, dress, casual and sport shoes, sneakers and sandals
toys, games and playthings, namely, board games, balloons, die-cast metal vehicles, non-metal trading card milk bottle caps, kites, miniature trains, toy model hobbycraft kits, inflatable riding/bouncing toys, pogo sticks; party favors in the nature of a popping noisemaker with a small surprise inside; playsets/activity sets comprising information on records and record breaking; plush toys, jigsaw puzzles, manipulative puzzles, juggling sets comprised of balls, metal rings and hoops with wooden batons; pinball machines; handheld electronic games; sporting equipment, namely, footballs, baseballs, flying discs, table tennis paddles, skipping ropes, miniature trampolines, stationery exercise bicycles; golfing equipment, namely, golf balls and golf clubs; fishing articles and equipment, namely, fishing rods, tackles and bags and boxes therefor; tennis equipment, namely, tennis rackets and tennis balls; badminton rackets; skis and snowboards, skateboards, surf boards and windsurfing boards
providing educational and entertainment information by means of a global computer information network in the fields of music, sports, general knowledge, reference, records, record breaking and natural history; production of television programs, motion picture films, audio and video recordings, CD-ROMs and computer game software; organizing and conducting live events for educational, cultural and entertainment purposes, namely, record breaking attempts, competitions, challenges, games, quizzes, shows and audience participation events
General Information
| Serial Number | 75447906 |
| Word Mark | THE GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, March 10, 1998 |
| Status | 710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8 |
| Status Date | Saturday, March 8, 2008 |
| Registration Number | 2454378 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, May 29, 2001 |
| Mark Drawing | 1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, March 6, 2001 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | books, magazines, journals and printed inserts on the subject matter of music, sport, general knowledge, reference, records, record breaking and natural history, all for entertaining and education; paper, cardboard and stationery, namely, writing paper, folders, notebooks, notebook pads, memo pads; diaries, calendars, address books; postcard, greeting cards; pencil sharpeners, erasers, rulers, hole punches; pencil boxes and cases; ring binders, art prints, posters, almanacs and iron-on and plastic transfers; writing instruments, namely, pens, pencils, crayons and tops for pencils; wrapping and packaging materials, namely, gift wrap, gift boxes, labels and tags made of paper; stickers and sticker albums; paper bags, plastic carrier bags; playing cards |
| Goods and Services | articles of clothing, namely, coats, jackets, vests, jeans, sweatshirts, T-shirts, rugby shirts, polo knitted tops, swimsuits, pajamas, night dresses, boxer shorts, socks, head bands, wrist bands, scarves and belts; headgear, namely, baseball caps and hats; footwear, namely, dress, casual and sport shoes, sneakers and sandals |
| Goods and Services | toys, games and playthings, namely, board games, balloons, die-cast metal vehicles, non-metal trading card milk bottle caps, kites, miniature trains, toy model hobbycraft kits, inflatable riding/bouncing toys, pogo sticks; party favors in the nature of a popping noisemaker with a small surprise inside; playsets/activity sets comprising information on records and record breaking; plush toys, jigsaw puzzles, manipulative puzzles, juggling sets comprised of balls, metal rings and hoops with wooden batons; pinball machines; handheld electronic games; sporting equipment, namely, footballs, baseballs, flying discs, table tennis paddles, skipping ropes, miniature trampolines, stationery exercise bicycles; golfing equipment, namely, golf balls and golf clubs; fishing articles and equipment, namely, fishing rods, tackles and bags and boxes therefor; tennis equipment, namely, tennis rackets and tennis balls; badminton rackets; skis and snowboards, skateboards, surf boards and windsurfing boards |
| Goods and Services | providing educational and entertainment information by means of a global computer information network in the fields of music, sports, general knowledge, reference, records, record breaking and natural history; production of television programs, motion picture films, audio and video recordings, CD-ROMs and computer game software; organizing and conducting live events for educational, cultural and entertainment purposes, namely, record breaking attempts, competitions, challenges, games, quizzes, shows and audience participation events |
Classification Information
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, March 8, 2008 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, March 8, 2008 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, March 8, 2008 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, March 8, 2008 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Guinness Publishing Limited |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | London W1H 0EE |
| Party Name | Guinness Publishing Limited |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | London W1H 0EE |
| Party Name | Guinness Publishing Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | London W1H 0EE |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, March 8, 2008 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) |
| Tuesday, October 17, 2006 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Tuesday, May 29, 2001 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, March 6, 2001 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, February 21, 2001 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Wednesday, December 6, 2000 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, December 1, 2000 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 23, 2000 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, February 29, 2000 | INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED |
| Friday, March 5, 1999 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED |
| Thursday, January 28, 1999 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, July 27, 1998 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
