THE ULTIMATE ATHLETE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, May 9, 1996, a trademark application was filed for THE ULTIMATE ATHLETE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE ULTIMATE ATHLETE trademark a serial number of 75101251. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Wednesday, June 9, 1999. This trademark is owned by Discovery Communications, Inc.. The THE ULTIMATE ATHLETE trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

pre-recorded video tapes for home and educational uses featuring educational, entertainment and general interest information on topics related to sports activities, individual athletic achievements, physical fitness and exercise

jewelry; watches; clocks

magazines featuring information about and a guide of applicant's television programs and articles of interest to viewers of applicant's television programs; books on topics relating to applicant's television programming; stationery, namely, writing paper, notecards, post cards, diaries, pens, pencils, pencil cases, paper stationery portfolios; calendars; photographs; paper party decorations

carry-on bags; backpacks; athletic bags; tote bags; beach bags; duffel bags; fanny packs; handbags; key cases; overnight bags; toiletry cases sold empty; wallets, purses and umbrellas

mirrors (framed and unframed), picture frames; novelty pillows; plastic key chains

mugs, drinking glasses, paper cups, paper plates, pitchers, plastic bottles sold empty; thermal insulated containers for beverages; cosmetic brushes and hair brushes

bedding, namely, sheets, pillowcases, pillow shams, dust ruffles, comforters, duvet covers, blankets; towels; curtains; shower curtains; textile wall hangings

clothing, namely, T-shirts, sweatshirts, tops, jerseys, sweaters, vests, skirts, shorts, pants, blazers, jackets, coats, scarves, wrist bands, sleepwear, robes, socks, underwear, leggings, leotards, jogging suits, belts, swimwear, cover-ups, rainwear; headwear, namely, hats, caps, head bands; footwear038

ornamental novelty buttons

cable television network broadcasting

educational and entertainment services, namely, producing and distributing audio-visual works and documentary television programs on topics related to sports activities, individual athletic achievements, physical fitness and exercise; and providing information on the applicant's television program of the same name via a global computer network

retail store services, featuring a wide array of merchandise such as books, video tapes, compact and video discs, CD ROMs, toys and puzzles having learning or teaching themes

General Information


Serial Number75101251
Word MarkTHE ULTIMATE ATHLETE
Filing DateThursday, May 9, 1996
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateWednesday, June 9, 1999
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 15, 1998

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"ATHLETE"
Goods and Servicespre-recorded video tapes for home and educational uses featuring educational, entertainment and general interest information on topics related to sports activities, individual athletic achievements, physical fitness and exercise
Goods and Servicesjewelry; watches; clocks
Goods and Servicesmagazines featuring information about and a guide of applicant's television programs and articles of interest to viewers of applicant's television programs; books on topics relating to applicant's television programming; stationery, namely, writing paper, notecards, post cards, diaries, pens, pencils, pencil cases, paper stationery portfolios; calendars; photographs; paper party decorations
Goods and Servicescarry-on bags; backpacks; athletic bags; tote bags; beach bags; duffel bags; fanny packs; handbags; key cases; overnight bags; toiletry cases sold empty; wallets, purses and umbrellas
Goods and Servicesmirrors (framed and unframed), picture frames; novelty pillows; plastic key chains
Goods and Servicesmugs, drinking glasses, paper cups, paper plates, pitchers, plastic bottles sold empty; thermal insulated containers for beverages; cosmetic brushes and hair brushes
Goods and Servicesbedding, namely, sheets, pillowcases, pillow shams, dust ruffles, comforters, duvet covers, blankets; towels; curtains; shower curtains; textile wall hangings
Goods and Servicesclothing, namely, T-shirts, sweatshirts, tops, jerseys, sweaters, vests, skirts, shorts, pants, blazers, jackets, coats, scarves, wrist bands, sleepwear, robes, socks, underwear, leggings, leotards, jogging suits, belts, swimwear, cover-ups, rainwear; headwear, namely, hats, caps, head bands; footwear038
Goods and Servicesornamental novelty buttons
Goods and Servicescable television network broadcasting
Goods and Serviceseducational and entertainment services, namely, producing and distributing audio-visual works and documentary television programs on topics related to sports activities, individual athletic achievements, physical fitness and exercise; and providing information on the applicant's television program of the same name via a global computer network
Goods and Servicesretail store services, featuring a wide array of merchandise such as books, video tapes, compact and video discs, CD ROMs, toys and puzzles having learning or teaching themes

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, June 26, 1996
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 1996
Primary Code014
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, June 26, 1996
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 1996
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 1996
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 1996
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 1996
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 1996
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, February 25, 1997
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 1996
Primary Code038
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, June 26, 1996
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, June 26, 1996
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDiscovery Communications, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBethesda, MD 208143522

Party NameDiscovery Communications, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBethesda, MD 208143522

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, August 7, 1999ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, December 8, 1998NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, September 15, 1998PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, August 14, 1998NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, July 1, 1998APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 17, 1998LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, February 20, 1998EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, June 10, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Sunday, May 4, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, March 17, 1997LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Thursday, January 23, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 26, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, November 8, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER