WEEKLY WORLD NEWS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, June 30, 1995, a trademark application was filed for WEEKLY WORLD NEWS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WEEKLY WORLD NEWS trademark a serial number of 74695839. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 24, 2020. This trademark is owned by AMERICAN MEDIA OPERATIONS, INC.. The WEEKLY WORLD NEWS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

general interest newspapers and posters

wearing apparel, namely T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps
weekly world news

General Information


Serial Number74695839
Word MarkWEEKLY WORLD NEWS
Filing DateFriday, June 30, 1995
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 24, 2020
Registration Number2017148
Registration DateTuesday, November 19, 1996
Mark Drawing3S09 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 27, 1996

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"NEWS"
Goods and Servicesgeneral interest newspapers and posters
Goods and Serviceswearing apparel, namely T-shirts, sweatshirts and caps

Classification Information


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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 24, 2020
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, January 15, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, January 15, 1994

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 24, 2020
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, October 16, 1979
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 26, 1979

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBAT BOY LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10022

Party NameAMERICAN MEDIA OPERATIONS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBoca Raton, FL 334641000

Party NameAMERICAN MEDIA OPERATIONS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBoca Raton, FL 33487

Party NameAMERICAN MEDIA OPERATIONS, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBoca Raton, FL 33487

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 24, 2020CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Thursday, November 19, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, October 30, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, October 22, 2008AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, November 15, 2006REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, November 15, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, November 13, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 27, 2006REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, September 27, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 26, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, July 23, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, February 4, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, December 5, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, November 19, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 27, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, July 26, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, June 21, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 8, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 22, 1995NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Saturday, December 9, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER