THE U Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, April 13, 2017, a trademark application was filed for THE U with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE U trademark a serial number of 87410558. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, June 18, 2025. This trademark is owned by Weigel Broadcasting Company. The THE U trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

television programming and television show production

television network, namely, broadcasting over television, cable and satellite channels; television broadcasting services; transmission and distribution of audio and video content streamed over computer networks

production of television commercials
the u

General Information


Serial Number87410558
Word MarkTHE U
Filing DateThursday, April 13, 2017
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, June 18, 2025
Registration Number5686746
Registration DateTuesday, February 26, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 20, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicestelevision programming and television show production
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letter "U" and the word "THE" set inside a surrounding bubble.
Goods and Servicestelevision network, namely, broadcasting over television, cable and satellite channels; television broadcasting services; transmission and distribution of audio and video content streamed over computer networks
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicesproduction of television commercials

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 20, 2017
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 5, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 5, 2017

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 5, 2018
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 5, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 5, 2017

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 20, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, June 5, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, June 5, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameWeigel Broadcasting Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60661

Party NameWeigel Broadcasting Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60661

Party NameWeigel Broadcasting Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressChicago, IL 60661

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, April 17, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, April 20, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, April 21, 2017NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 27, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, July 4, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, July 4, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 4, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 4, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, January 4, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 5, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, January 8, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 31, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 20, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 20, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 17, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, October 12, 2018TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, October 12, 2018USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, October 17, 2018SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 17, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, October 24, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, October 29, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, October 30, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, January 24, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, January 24, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, January 25, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 26, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 4, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, March 4, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, March 4, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, March 4, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, March 4, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, March 4, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 23, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 23, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, November 23, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 23, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, November 23, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, February 26, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 25, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 18, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, June 18, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, June 18, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED