THE OPEN UNIVERSITY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 6, 1997, 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 75368573. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 15, 2010. 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 recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing 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; blank records, discs, audio and video discs, tapes, cassettes and cartridges and magnetically encoded cards all for use in bearing sound recordings, video recordings, data, images, game...

writing paper; 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 field of academic courses, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing education; current events news sheets; bookbinding materials, namely, tape, wire and cloth; artists' materials, namely, arts and crafts paint kits and paint brushes; stationery; printed instruction and teaching materials in the field of university level academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction and professional, business and continuing education; writing instruments, namely, pens, pencils and crayons; pencil sharpeners; pencil boxes and cases; pencil holders; erasers; drawing rulers; posters; ring binders; folders; notebooks; notepads; mounted and un...

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, professional, 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 communication and 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 communication and computer networks; production, distribution, syndication and networking and rental of radio and television programs and of films and sound and video recordings; publication of texts, books, magazines, printed brochures and programs; radio and televisio...
the open university

General Information


Serial Number75368573
Word MarkTHE OPEN UNIVERSITY
Filing DateMonday, October 6, 1997
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 15, 2010
Registration Number2327624
Registration DateTuesday, March 14, 2000
Mark Drawing3S09 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 21, 1999

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 4, line 11, after FIELD "of" should be inserted.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"UNIVERSITY"
Goods and ServicesScientific 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 recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing 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; blank records, discs, audio and video discs, tapes, cassettes and cartridges and magnetically encoded cards all for use in bearing sound recordings, video recordings, data, images, games, graphics, text, computer programs or information; magnetically encoded memory carriers
Goods and Serviceswriting paper; 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 field of academic courses, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing education; current events news sheets; bookbinding materials, namely, tape, wire and cloth; artists' materials, namely, arts and crafts paint kits and paint brushes; stationery; printed instruction and teaching materials in the field of university level academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction and professional, business and continuing education; writing instruments, namely, pens, pencils and crayons; pencil sharpeners; pencil boxes and cases; pencil holders; erasers; drawing rulers; posters; ring binders; folders; notebooks; notepads; mounted and unmounted photographs; photograph albums; diaries, calendars; graphic art drawings; stickers; playing cards; blank computer tape and cards for use in data processing
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, professional, 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 communication and 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 communication and computer networks; production, distribution, syndication and networking and rental of radio and television programs and of films and sound and video recordings; publication of texts, books, magazines, printed brochures and programs; radio and television programming services in the field of academic education, life enhancement and recreational instruction, professional, business and continuing education; library services; educational information services and consultation and advisory services relating to any of 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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 15, 2010
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 15, 2010
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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 15, 2010
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 Buckinghamshire MK7 6AA

Party NameOpen University, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMilton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK7 6AA

Party NameOpen University, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMilton Keynes Buckinghamshire MK7 6AA

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 15, 2010CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, April 25, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, September 16, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, September 16, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 28, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Thursday, July 28, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 28, 2005TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, February 28, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, December 6, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, March 15, 2001CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Wednesday, February 28, 2001RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION
Monday, December 18, 2000POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Friday, October 13, 2000SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, March 14, 2000REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 21, 1999PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, November 19, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, October 7, 1998Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED
Thursday, September 9, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, August 5, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 21, 1999LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Wednesday, October 7, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 4, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, June 2, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 27, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, May 20, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER