| Serial Number | 76199344 |
| Word Mark | THE WEAKEST LINK |
| Filing Date | Thursday, January 25, 2001 |
| Status | 710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8 |
| Status Date | Friday, October 8, 2010 |
| Registration Number | 2818698 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 2, 2004 |
| Mark Drawing | 1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 9, 2003 |
| Goods and Services | Sound, video and data recordings and pre-recorded data carriers, namely, records, discs, tapes, cassettes, cartridges, MPEGs, DVDs (digital versatile discs), DVD-RWs (digital versatile discs with read/write capability), audio, picture and video compression files, JPEGs and cards, featuring information relating to entertainment, music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, quizzes, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, sport, history, fiction, non-fiction topics, science and technology; pre-recorded motion picture films and sound films prepared for exhibition, featuring entertainment and information relating to general knowledge, games, quizzes, and information; computer software, namely, software for use in delivering and receiving video on demand services, software enabling the user to download an audio/video stream from the Internet, software for use in word processing, organization of data for music publishing, accessing the Internet, downloading electronic publications provided on-line from databases or the Internet featuring instruction, entertainment and information relating to music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, quizzes, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs and events, sport, history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of online newsletters, magazines, and bulletin boards featuring entertainment, quizzes, and information relating to drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, news, travel, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, sport, history, fiction, non-fiction, science and technology; computer game tapes, software, discs and cassettes; video game cartridges, discs, software and tape cassettes; and electronic game programs; computer hardware; interactive compact discs and CD-ROMs featuring entertainment and information relating to music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, quizzes, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, sport, history, fiction, non-fiction topics, science and technology; instructional and teaching apparatus and instruments, namely, pre-recorded records, discs, tapes, cassettes, cartridges, MPEGs, DVDs (digital versatile discs), DVD-RWs (digital versatile discs with read/write capability), audio, picture and video compression files, JPEGs bearing or for use in bearing sound recordings, video recordings, data, images, games, graphics, text, programs or information, featuring instruction, entertainment, and information, relating to music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, quizzes, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, sport, history, fiction, non-fiction topics, science and technology; sound, video and data recording and reproducing apparatus, namely audio and video cassette recorders, compact disc recorders, DVD recorders; apparatus for games and amusement apparatus, namely virtual reality game software and video games machines for playing virtual reality software all for use with or incorporating a television screen or video monitor; coin and token operated electrical and electronic amusement apparatus and electronic amusement apparatus not being coin-fed; apparatus, namely, television and radio signal transmitters, for use in recording, producing, presenting, broadcasting, transmitting, receiving, processing, reproducing, encoding and decoding of radio and television programs, information and data; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods; hardware and software for amusement and entertainment purposes |
| Goods and Services | Printed matter, printed publications, and periodical publications, namely, magazines, brochures, books, booklets, guides, catalogs, and pamphlets featuring instruction, entertainment, and information relating to music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, quizzes, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, sport, history, fiction, non-fiction books, science and technology; stationery; printed instructional materials relating to music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, quizzes, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, sport, history, fiction, non-fiction topics, science and technology; playing cards; posters; cards, namely, postcards, greeting cards and trading cards; printed certificates; printed invitations; diaries; calendars; photograph albums; paper gift bags and boxes; note pads; writing instruments, namely, pens, pencils and crayons; coasters of card or paper; gift tags and luggage tags of paper and cardboard; stickers; transfers known as decalcomanias; stamps; personal organizers; covers for books and personal organizers; address books; telephone books; note books; desk mats; pen and pencil cases; pen and pencil boxes; pen and pencil holders; rulers; and erasers |
| Goods and Services | Toys, games and playthings, namely dolls, soft toys, plush toys, toy and novelty face masks, novelties in the form of souvenirs, toy models, jigsaw and crossword puzzles, board games; decorations for Christmas trees; Christmas crackers known as bonbons; play balloons; floatable and inflatable toys for play purposes; hand held units for playing video games; arcade-type electronic education video games, stand alone video output game machines, and coin-operated video games |
| Goods and Services | Radio, television, cable, and satellite broadcasting and transmission; interactive radio and television broadcasting and transmission; subscription television and video-on-demand broadcasting and transmission; video broadcasting and transmission; broadcasting and transmission of radio and television programs; data transmission and data broadcasting over high speed telephone, cable television, satellite television and radio frequency networks; video and audio streaming via communication and computer networks; electronic transmission of text, messages, information, sound and images via communication and computer networks; broadcasting and transmission of digital information by means of cable television, satellite television, radio, telephone and computer; providing online forums for the transmission of messages among computer users concerning music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, quizzes, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, sport, history, fiction, non-fiction topics, science and technology; electronic mail services; teletext services, inter-active video text services, message sending via telephones, cellular phones, facsimile machines, and modems; providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; electronic transmission of data contained in databanks, namely, the display of information from a computer stored databank; electronic transmission of information, messages, text, images and data; providing multiple user access to a global computer information network |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services, namely, organizing exhibitions, competitions, contests, games, quizzes, fun days, shows, road shows, stage events, theatrical performances, concerts, live performances, and audience participation events, pertaining to or featuring instruction, entertainment, and information relating to music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, quizzes, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, sport, history, fiction, non-fiction topics, science and technology; education and instruction relating to music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, quizzes, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, sport, history, fiction, non-fiction topics, science and technology; production, distribution, syndication and rental of sound and video recordings, motion picture films, television and radio programs; publication and electronic publication of magazines, brochures, books, booklets and pamphlets, featuring instruction, entertainment, and information relating to music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, quizzes, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, sport, history, fiction, non-fiction topics, science and technology; computer education training services; provision of information relating to radio and television programs for accessing via communication and computer networks; provision of information on entertainment; providing online interactive entertainment, namely quizzes and games designed to test general knowledge and relating to music, drama, film, art, comedy, general knowledge, games, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, sport, documentaries, history, fiction, non-fiction topics, science and technology; providing information relating to music, drama, film, comedy, games, quizzes, information, news, television and radio programs including children's radio and television programs, events, and sports |
| Goods and Services | Online services, namely, providing information relating to art, history, fiction, non-fiction topics, science and technology, computer services, namely, providing search engines for obtaining data on a global computer network |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, October 8, 2010 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, October 8, 2010 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| 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 | Friday, October 8, 2010 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, October 8, 2010 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| 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 | Friday, October 8, 2010 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 042 - 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 Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration |
| Class Status Date | Friday, October 8, 2010 |
| Primary Code | 042 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | British Broadcasting Corporation, The |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | London, W12 7TS GB |
| Party Name | British Broadcasting Corporation, The |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | London, W12 7TS GB |
| Party Name | British Broadcasting Corporation, The |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | London, W12 7TS GB |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, October 8, 2010 | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR) |
| Tuesday, March 2, 2004 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, December 9, 2003 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, November 19, 2003 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Sunday, September 28, 2003 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2003 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, August 29, 2003 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Wednesday, August 6, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 6, 2003 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 27, 2002 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, September 20, 2002 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, September 20, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2002 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 27, 2001 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, November 27, 2001 | Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED |
| Thursday, November 15, 2001 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, May 18, 2001 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 2, 2001 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |