TOP GEAR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, June 21, 2007, a trademark application was filed for TOP GEAR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the TOP GEAR trademark a serial number of 77212338. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, September 9, 2020. This trademark is owned by The British Broadcasting Corporation. The TOP GEAR trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, organizing game quizzes pertaining to or featuring instruction, entertainment, and information for automotive enthusiasts; publication and electronic publication of magazines and books featuring instruction, entertainment, and information relating to automobiles and of interest to automotive enthusiasts; [ provision of information relating to radio and television programs for accessing via communication and computer networks; ] provision of entertainment concerning topics of interest for automotive enthusiasts, namely, an ongoing series of television programs; providing online interactive entertainment, namely, quizzes and games designed to test general knowledge relating to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts

Audio recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, compact discs, featuring music and entertainment related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; [ video recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVD's featuring music, ] entertainment, instructions, and education related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; [ still and moving images in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVD's featuring entertainment related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; ] still and moving images in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, records featuring instructions related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; data recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVD's featuring entertainment, instructions, and education related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; data recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, compact discs featuring music related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; downloadable ...

Board games [ ; playing cards; toy racing tracks ]

Printed publications, namely, books providing instruction, entertainment, and education relating to automobiles and automotive sports; magazines featuring entertainment, instruction, education, sport and news relating to automobiles and automotive sports; [ posters; ] diaries; calendars; [ stickers; plastic transfers ]

[ Television and cable broadcasting and transmission; subscription television broadcasting and transmission; broadcasting and transmission of radio and television programs; data transmission and data broadcasting over high speed telephone and cable television networks; video and audio streaming via 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, television and computer; ] providing online forums for the transmission of messages among computer users concerning topics of interest to automotive enthusiasts [ ; electronic transmission of data contained in databanks, namely, the display of information from a computer stored data bank; electronic transmission of information, messages, text, images and data ]

[ Mail order catalog and ] on-line retail store services featuring clothing, sound and video recordings, books, games and toys, and merchandise related to radio and television programs and automotive interests; providing a website featuring consumer information related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts
top gear

General Information


Serial Number77212338
Word MarkTOP GEAR
Filing DateThursday, June 21, 2007
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, September 9, 2020
Registration Number3835503
Registration DateTuesday, August 17, 2010
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 13, 2009

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, organizing game quizzes pertaining to or featuring instruction, entertainment, and information for automotive enthusiasts; publication and electronic publication of magazines and books featuring instruction, entertainment, and information relating to automobiles and of interest to automotive enthusiasts; [ provision of information relating to radio and television programs for accessing via communication and computer networks; ] provision of entertainment concerning topics of interest for automotive enthusiasts, namely, an ongoing series of television programs; providing online interactive entertainment, namely, quizzes and games designed to test general knowledge relating to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts
Goods and ServicesAudio recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, compact discs, featuring music and entertainment related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; [ video recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVD's featuring music, ] entertainment, instructions, and education related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; [ still and moving images in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVD's featuring entertainment related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; ] still and moving images in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, records featuring instructions related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; data recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, DVD's featuring entertainment, instructions, and education related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; data recordings in compressed and uncompressed form, namely, compact discs featuring music related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; downloadable electronic publications, namely, newsletters featuring entertainment, instruction, education, sport and news related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts; downloadable multimedia files containing audio, video, and Internet Web links relating to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts
Goods and ServicesBoard games [ ; playing cards; toy racing tracks ]
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications, namely, books providing instruction, entertainment, and education relating to automobiles and automotive sports; magazines featuring entertainment, instruction, education, sport and news relating to automobiles and automotive sports; [ posters; ] diaries; calendars; [ stickers; plastic transfers ]
Goods and Services[ Television and cable broadcasting and transmission; subscription television broadcasting and transmission; broadcasting and transmission of radio and television programs; data transmission and data broadcasting over high speed telephone and cable television networks; video and audio streaming via 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, television and computer; ] providing online forums for the transmission of messages among computer users concerning topics of interest to automotive enthusiasts [ ; electronic transmission of data contained in databanks, namely, the display of information from a computer stored data bank; electronic transmission of information, messages, text, images and data ]
Goods and Services[ Mail order catalog and ] on-line retail store services featuring clothing, sound and video recordings, books, games and toys, and merchandise related to radio and television programs and automotive interests; providing a website featuring consumer information related to automobiles and for automotive enthusiasts

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 DateTuesday, June 26, 2007
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 4, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 4, 1995

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 DateTuesday, June 26, 2007
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 30, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 30, 1993

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 26, 2007
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 2, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 2, 2008

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 26, 2007
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 4, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 4, 2007

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 26, 2007
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 20, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 20, 2007

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, June 26, 2007
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 2, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 2, 2003

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe British Broadcasting Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1A1AA
GB

Party NameThe British Broadcasting Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1A1AA
GB

Party NameThe British Broadcasting Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLondon W1A1AA
GB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, June 15, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 15, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 15, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 9, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 9, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, September 9, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, August 31, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, July 24, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, August 17, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, August 23, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, September 30, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, September 30, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, September 30, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 28, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, August 17, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 24, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 30, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 17, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 15, 2010NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 14, 2010LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, July 13, 2010ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, July 13, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, July 13, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, July 13, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, June 24, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, June 3, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 3, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 3, 2010SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Monday, April 19, 2010STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, March 31, 2010USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, April 19, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, March 31, 2010TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 22, 2009SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 22, 2009SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, September 22, 2009TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 22, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 7, 2009NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 13, 2009PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 24, 2008NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, December 10, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, November 29, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, November 28, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 26, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 26, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 26, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, June 2, 2008NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 2, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, June 2, 2008NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, May 15, 2008PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, May 5, 2008WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, April 23, 2008LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, April 23, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, April 22, 2008APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 13, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 13, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 13, 2008TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 19, 2007NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 19, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 19, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 18, 2007ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, June 26, 2007NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM