THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, October 27, 1995, a trademark application was filed for THE OPEN UNIVERSITY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE OPEN UNIVERSITY trademark a serial number of 75011343. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, January 12, 2018. This trademark is owned by OPEN UNIVERSITY, THE. The THE OPEN UNIVERSITY trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[scientific instruments, namely, microscopes, binary counting apparatus for teaching the binary numerical system and geology kits containing sample stones, rocks and minerals used for instructional purposes; photographic slides;] pre-recorded sound and video tapes, cinematographic films and computer software, all featuring university level academic courses, life enhancement and recreational instruction and professional, business and continuing education courses; computer software in electronic form in the field of academic education, life enhancement and recreation instruction, professional, business and continuining education which may be downloaded from a global computer network; computer software which facilitates connection to a global computer network; computer software to facilitate data retrieval and parts for all of the aforesaid goods

printed matter, namely, periodical publications, books, magazines, printed brochures and programs, all featuring university level academic courses, life enhancement and recreational instruction and professional, business and continuing education courses; text books and reference books [ ; in the ] * in the field of * academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing education; writing instruments; stationary; printed instruction and teaching materials in the field of university level academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction and professional, business and continuing education, [artist's materials, namely, arts and crafts paint kits, paint brushes, pens, pencils, and crayons;] [posters; and parts for all the aforesaid goods]

educational services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the university level and awarding university degrees in connection therewith; educational services, namely, offering training courses in the field of academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professsional, business and continuing education; education services in the field of academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing education provided by means of computer networks; education services, namely, providing classes in the field of academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing education, accessed via computer network; production of radio and television programs; publication of books, magazines, printed brochures and programs; radio and television programmining services in the field of academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professional, business and cont...
the open university

General Information


Serial Number75011343
Word MarkTHE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Filing DateFriday, October 27, 1995
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, January 12, 2018
Registration Number2131643
Registration DateTuesday, January 27, 1998
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 4, 1997

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 2, lines 9 and 10, "; in the" should be deleted, and in the field of should be inserted.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"UNIVERSITY"
Goods and Services[scientific instruments, namely, microscopes, binary counting apparatus for teaching the binary numerical system and geology kits containing sample stones, rocks and minerals used for instructional purposes; photographic slides;] pre-recorded sound and video tapes, cinematographic films and computer software, all featuring university level academic courses, life enhancement and recreational instruction and professional, business and continuing education courses; computer software in electronic form in the field of academic education, life enhancement and recreation instruction, professional, business and continuining education which may be downloaded from a global computer network; computer software which facilitates connection to a global computer network; computer software to facilitate data retrieval and parts for all of the aforesaid goods
Goods and Servicesprinted matter, namely, periodical publications, books, magazines, printed brochures and programs, all featuring university level academic courses, life enhancement and recreational instruction and professional, business and continuing education courses; text books and reference books [ ; in the ] * in the field of * academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing education; writing instruments; stationary; printed instruction and teaching materials in the field of university level academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction and professional, business and continuing education, [artist's materials, namely, arts and crafts paint kits, paint brushes, pens, pencils, and crayons;] [posters; and parts for all the aforesaid goods]
Goods and Serviceseducational services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the university level and awarding university degrees in connection therewith; educational services, namely, offering training courses in the field of academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professsional, business and continuing education; education services in the field of academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing education provided by means of computer networks; education services, namely, providing classes in the field of academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing education, accessed via computer network; production of radio and television programs; publication of books, magazines, printed brochures and programs; radio and television programmining services in the field of academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing education; library services; educational information services, and consultation services provided in connection with the aforementioned services

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 DateWednesday, December 6, 1995
Primary Code009
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 DateWednesday, December 6, 1995
Primary Code016
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 DateWednesday, December 6, 1995
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameOPEN UNIVERSITY, THE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMilton Keynes, MK7 6AA

Party NameOPEN UNIVERSITY, THE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMilton Keynes, MK7 6AA

Party NameOPEN UNIVERSITY, THE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMilton Keynes, MK7 6AA

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, January 12, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, January 12, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, January 12, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, January 12, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, December 14, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, December 14, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 27, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, February 5, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 14, 2016REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - POWER OF ATTORNEY ENTERED
Thursday, January 14, 2016TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, April 4, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, April 4, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, February 20, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, February 15, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 10, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, March 19, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, January 27, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, January 27, 2004TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, February 28, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, December 6, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, May 22, 1998CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Wednesday, February 25, 1998SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, January 27, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, November 4, 1997PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, October 3, 1997NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, August 18, 1997APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 29, 1997EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, June 20, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 20, 1996FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, November 21, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 21, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, May 20, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER