TLC Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Tuesday, February 25, 1992, a trademark application was filed for TLC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the TLC trademark a serial number of 74249907. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, August 18, 2025. This trademark is owned by Learning Channel, Inc., The. The TLC trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ educational and ] entertainment services; namely, producing and distributing pre-recorded videos and television programs in the field of [ educational instruction; namely, math, science, literature, history, technology, travel, fine arts, ] social sciences, hobbies, sports and recreational activities

pre-recorded video cassettes [ for home and educational purposes ] featuring [ educational and ] general interest information; namely, [ math, science, literature, history, technology, travel, fine arts, ] social sciences, hobbies, sports and recreational activities

cable television network broadcasting services
tlc

General Information

Serial Number74249907
Word MarkTLC
Filing DateTuesday, February 25, 1992
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, August 18, 2025
Registration Number1890354
Registration DateTuesday, April 18, 1995
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 17, 1993

Trademark Statements

Goods and Services[ educational and ] entertainment services; namely, producing and distributing pre-recorded videos and television programs in the field of [ educational instruction; namely, math, science, literature, history, technology, travel, fine arts, ] social sciences, hobbies, sports and recreational activities
Goods and Servicespre-recorded video cassettes [ for home and educational purposes ] featuring [ educational and ] general interest information; namely, [ math, science, literature, history, technology, travel, fine arts, ] social sciences, hobbies, sports and recreational activities
Goods and Servicescable television network broadcasting 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 Codes036
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 1, 1992
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 1991
International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 1, 1992
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, August 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, August 31, 1991
International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 1, 1992
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 1991

Trademark Owner History

Party NameDISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10003
Party NameDISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Party Type40 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBETHESDA, MD 208143522
Party NameLearning Channel, Inc., The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBethesda, MD 20814
Party NameLearning Channel, Inc., The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBethesda, MD 20814
Party NameLearning Channel, Inc., The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBethesda, MD 20814

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Monday, December 21, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 21, 1992ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 28, 1992NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, July 9, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 7, 1992LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Monday, May 3, 1993EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, December 7, 1994ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 5, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, March 18, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 11, 1993APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, July 16, 1993NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 17, 1993PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 26, 1994NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, October 24, 1994USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, November 30, 1994STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, June 2, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, April 18, 2005REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, April 30, 2008AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, December 12, 1994ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, April 18, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 9, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, April 18, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 10, 2005ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 10, 2005REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, May 10, 2005REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, December 18, 2012TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, May 2, 2014REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, May 14, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 14, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, October 22, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, October 22, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, October 22, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, May 2, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 14, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 14, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 27, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 22, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 22, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 28, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 26, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, April 18, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, April 7, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, August 18, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, August 18, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, August 18, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, August 18, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, August 26, 2024APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, August 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, August 26, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, August 26, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Related Keywords

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