TLC THE LEARNING CHANNEL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, January 16, 1997, a trademark application was filed for TLC THE LEARNING CHANNEL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the TLC THE LEARNING CHANNEL trademark a serial number of 75979100. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Sunday, October 10, 2004. This trademark is owned by Discovery Communications, Inc.. The TLC THE LEARNING CHANNEL trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

computer software games, vide game disks and cartridges

clocks

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

framed and unframed hand-held mirrors, novelty pillows, sleeping bags and plastic key chains

mugs, drinking glasses, paper cups, paper plates, pitchers, plastic bottles sold empty, thermal insulated containers for beverages, lunch boxes, china, glass, crystal and porcelain ornaments, exclusive of Christmas tree ornaments

towels, curtains and bedding, namely, sheets, pillowcases, pillow shams, dust ruffles, comforters, duvet covers, blankets

ornamental novelty buttons, patches for clothing and hair ornaments

broadcasting the applicant's television program of the same name via a global computer network

providing information on the applicant's television program of the same name via a global computer network

computer services, namely, providing a directory of children's educational television programming via an on-line global computer information network
tlc the learning channel

General Information


Serial Number75979100
Word MarkTLC THE LEARNING CHANNEL
Filing DateThursday, January 16, 1997
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateSunday, October 10, 2004
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3T13 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 19, 2000

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"CHANNEL"
Goods and Servicescomputer software games, vide game disks and cartridges
Goods and Servicesclocks
Goods and Servicescarry-on bags, backpacks, athletic bags, book bags, tote bags, beach bags, duffel bags, fanny packs, handbags, key cases, overnight bags, toiletry cases sold empty, wallets and umbrellas
Goods and Servicesframed and unframed hand-held mirrors, novelty pillows, sleeping bags and plastic key chains
Goods and Servicesmugs, drinking glasses, paper cups, paper plates, pitchers, plastic bottles sold empty, thermal insulated containers for beverages, lunch boxes, china, glass, crystal and porcelain ornaments, exclusive of Christmas tree ornaments
Goods and Servicestowels, curtains and bedding, namely, sheets, pillowcases, pillow shams, dust ruffles, comforters, duvet covers, blankets
Goods and Servicesornamental novelty buttons, patches for clothing and hair ornaments
Goods and Servicesbroadcasting the applicant's television program of the same name via a global computer network
Goods and Servicesproviding information on the applicant's television program of the same name via a global computer network
Goods and Servicescomputer services, namely, providing a directory of children's educational television programming via an on-line global computer information network
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "THE LEARNING CHANNEL"

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 DateThursday, November 20, 1997
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 DateThursday, January 30, 1997
Primary Code014
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 DateThursday, January 30, 1997
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 DateThursday, January 30, 1997
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 DateThursday, January 30, 1997
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 DateThursday, January 30, 1997
Primary Code024
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 DateThursday, January 30, 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 DateThursday, November 20, 1997
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 DateThursday, November 20, 1997
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 DateThursday, January 30, 1997
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
Friday, January 28, 2005ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Friday, January 28, 2005ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Thursday, April 22, 2004EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 7, 2004EXTENSION 5 FILED
Friday, April 16, 2004CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, April 7, 2004TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 21, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 17, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 9, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, October 31, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 29, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, October 30, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, October 31, 2003EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, October 9, 2003EXTENSION 4 FILED
Wednesday, October 8, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, October 6, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, October 9, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, July 3, 2003EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, April 9, 2003EXTENSION 3 FILED
Friday, April 11, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, March 10, 2003EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 9, 2002EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, February 5, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 10, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, June 3, 2002EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, April 9, 2002EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, October 9, 2001NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 7, 2001OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Friday, August 17, 2001OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Friday, July 6, 2001OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Wednesday, October 18, 2000EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 19, 2000PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, August 18, 2000NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, July 19, 2000APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, March 25, 2000DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, November 2, 1999EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Monday, April 12, 1999FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, March 2, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 2, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, December 3, 1997LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Wednesday, November 5, 1997EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, April 14, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, February 27, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER