| Serial Number | 79073944 |
| Word Mark | VISITBRITAIN |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, September 8, 2009 |
| Status | 706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Monday, December 14, 2020 |
| Registration Number | 3841636 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 31, 2010 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 15, 2010 |
| Goods and Services | Booking and reservation of events, attractions and shows, namely, admission ticket reservation and booking services for nightclubs and nightclub events, [ waterparks, ] visitor attraction parks and theme parks; entertainment information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording "VISITBRITAIN" beneath a design of four curved lines, all intersecting in a single point and superimposed on a square to form a stylized flag of the United Kingdom. |
| Goods and Services | Tourist information and travel services, namely, travel and tour information services; tourist office services; organization and arranging travel, trips, excursions, expeditions and sight-seeing tours; the provision of tourist and transport information, namely, travel information and transport information services; travel agency services, namely, making reservations and booking for transportation; information and advisory services relating to access for the disabled, namely, travel information about handicapped accessible destinations; booking and reservation of travel; booking and reservation of tours; ticketing services, namely, travel and tour ticket reservation services; travel information advisory services relating to the aforesaid; and all the aforesaid information and service supplied via the internet |
| Goods and Services | Printed matter, namely, books, pamphlets, brochures, magazines, newspapers and journals in the field of travel and tourism; printed publications, namely, guide books featuring travel and tourism; books in the field of travel and tourism; booklets in the field of travel and tourism; brochures about travel, international travel and tourism; printed guides for use in international travel; journals, namely, trade journals in the field of tourism and travel; leaflets about tourism and travel; magazines featuring travel and tourism; maps; printed periodicals in the field of travel, international travel and tourism; posters; stickers; badges made of paper and cardboard; calendars; notepads; decalcomanias |
| Pseudo Mark | VISIT BRITAIN |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Advertising, marketing and promotional services; business consultation services in relation to travel and tourism; business information and advisory services relating to the provision and sale of books, guides, maps, travel tickets, travel cards, travel permits, theatre tickets, tickets to entertainment events and / or attractions and shows; business information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all the foregoing |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "VISIT BRITAIN" |
| Goods and Services | [ Accommodation availability and reservation services, namely, making reservations and booking for temporary lodging ] |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 6, 2009 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 6, 2009 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 6, 2009 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 6, 2009 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | G - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, November 18, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | British Tourist Authority t/a Visit Britain |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | London W6 9EL GB |
| Party Name | BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | London W6 9EL GB |
| Party Name | BRITISH TOURIST AUTHORITY |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | GB |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, January 22, 2010 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, November 5, 2009 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, November 6, 2009 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 10, 2009 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, December 9, 2009 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, December 10, 2009 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, December 11, 2009 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Friday, December 11, 2009 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Friday, December 11, 2009 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, June 15, 2010 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 22, 2010 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 22, 2010 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, April 22, 2010 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 22, 2010 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, April 23, 2010 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 27, 2010 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, May 8, 2010 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Saturday, May 8, 2010 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, June 15, 2010 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Monday, January 25, 2016 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Friday, August 6, 2010 | CORRECTION TRANSACTION RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Monday, August 16, 2010 | CORRECTION FROM IB ENTERED - NO REVIEW REQUIRED |
| Tuesday, August 31, 2010 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, October 8, 2010 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Tuesday, November 30, 2010 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, December 3, 2010 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Friday, December 3, 2010 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, February 13, 2013 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, August 15, 2014 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 18, 2016 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - MAILED |
| Friday, November 18, 2016 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 5, 2016 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, March 15, 2016 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC.71 |
| Friday, March 25, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 29, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 29, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Thursday, October 20, 2016 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 14, 2016 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Friday, November 18, 2016 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED |
| Friday, November 18, 2016 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC 71 ACCEPTED |
| Thursday, December 26, 2019 | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED |
| Thursday, March 16, 2017 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2017 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Wednesday, July 19, 2017 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED |
| Wednesday, July 19, 2017 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, January 12, 2018 | IRREGULARITY ON INVALIDATION RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Saturday, August 31, 2019 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, October 11, 2019 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Friday, August 28, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 14, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 8, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, December 14, 2020 | REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED |
| Thursday, February 17, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Saturday, August 14, 2021 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Wednesday, August 25, 2021 | INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE |
| Thursday, February 17, 2022 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, February 17, 2022 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, February 17, 2022 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Thursday, February 17, 2022 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED |