WHAMMY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, March 22, 2002, a trademark application was filed for WHAMMY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WHAMMY trademark a serial number of 78117042. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, May 5, 2008. This trademark is owned by FremantleMedia North America, Inc.. The WHAMMY trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Prerecorded audio and video cassettes, compact discs, video discs, records, and CD-ROMs, all of the foregoing featuring television game shows; video game machine that is adapted or intended for use with a television, monitor or some other form of display apparatus which is separate from the video game machine; computer game equipment containing memory devices, namely, discs; interactive video game programs; electronically or magnetically activated pre-paid telephone debit cards; magnets; interactive computer game software downloaded from a global computer network; eyeglasses and sunglasses; gaming machines; gaming equipment, namely, slot machines with or without video output

Posters, calendars, notebooks, binders, daily organizers, memopads, stickers, comic books, playing cards, writing paper, envelopes, greeting cards, paper coasters, paper mats, newspapers for general circulation, books and magazines in the field of television game shows, photographs, postcards, trading cards, cardboard stand-up cutouts featuring photographs or artwork, prepaid phone debit cards without magnetic coding, trading card milk bottle caps, and personal checks

Clothing, namely, rainwear, T-shirts, sweat shirts, jerseys, shorts, sweat pants, jackets, hats, caps, scarves, gloves, hosiery, neckties, pajamas, robes, night shirts, night gowns, underwear, head bands, wrist bands, swim suits, skirts, shirts, tank tops, pants, coats, sweaters, leotards, leg warmers, stockings, socks, panty hose, tights, belts; footwear, namely, shoes, athletic shoes, slippers, boots, sandals; and headwear, namely, hats and caps

Target games, board games and card games, kites, toy action figures, disc-type toss toys, bows and arrows, balls of all kinds, dolls, doll playsets, plush toys, toy vehicles, toy cars, toy trucks, toy bucket and shovel sets, roller skates, toy model hobbycraft kits, toy rockets, toy guns, toy holsters, musical toys, jigsaw puzzles, badminton sets, bubble making wands and solution sets, toy figurines, toy banks, puppets, toy balloons, yo-yos, skateboards, scooters, face masks, stand alone video game machines, LCD game machines, hand held unit for playing electronic games, but specifically excluding dice games and computer software games

General Information


Serial Number78117042
Word MarkWHAMMY
Filing DateFriday, March 22, 2002
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, May 5, 2008
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 27, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPrerecorded audio and video cassettes, compact discs, video discs, records, and CD-ROMs, all of the foregoing featuring television game shows; video game machine that is adapted or intended for use with a television, monitor or some other form of display apparatus which is separate from the video game machine; computer game equipment containing memory devices, namely, discs; interactive video game programs; electronically or magnetically activated pre-paid telephone debit cards; magnets; interactive computer game software downloaded from a global computer network; eyeglasses and sunglasses; gaming machines; gaming equipment, namely, slot machines with or without video output
Goods and ServicesPosters, calendars, notebooks, binders, daily organizers, memopads, stickers, comic books, playing cards, writing paper, envelopes, greeting cards, paper coasters, paper mats, newspapers for general circulation, books and magazines in the field of television game shows, photographs, postcards, trading cards, cardboard stand-up cutouts featuring photographs or artwork, prepaid phone debit cards without magnetic coding, trading card milk bottle caps, and personal checks
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, rainwear, T-shirts, sweat shirts, jerseys, shorts, sweat pants, jackets, hats, caps, scarves, gloves, hosiery, neckties, pajamas, robes, night shirts, night gowns, underwear, head bands, wrist bands, swim suits, skirts, shirts, tank tops, pants, coats, sweaters, leotards, leg warmers, stockings, socks, panty hose, tights, belts; footwear, namely, shoes, athletic shoes, slippers, boots, sandals; and headwear, namely, hats and caps
Goods and ServicesTarget games, board games and card games, kites, toy action figures, disc-type toss toys, bows and arrows, balls of all kinds, dolls, doll playsets, plush toys, toy vehicles, toy cars, toy trucks, toy bucket and shovel sets, roller skates, toy model hobbycraft kits, toy rockets, toy guns, toy holsters, musical toys, jigsaw puzzles, badminton sets, bubble making wands and solution sets, toy figurines, toy banks, puppets, toy balloons, yo-yos, skateboards, scooters, face masks, stand alone video game machines, LCD game machines, hand held unit for playing electronic games, but specifically excluding dice games and computer software games

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, April 2, 2002
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, April 2, 2002
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 2, 2002
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, April 2, 2002
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFremantleMedia North America, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBurbank, CA 91505

Party NameFremantleMedia North America, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSanta Monica, CA 90404

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, July 10, 2008ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Thursday, July 10, 2008ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Friday, November 2, 2007EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Friday, November 2, 2007EXTENSION 5 FILED
Friday, November 2, 2007TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 13, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 13, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 1, 2007EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Tuesday, May 1, 2007EXTENSION 4 FILED
Tuesday, May 1, 2007TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 2, 2007APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, January 2, 2007TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, November 3, 2006EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, November 3, 2006EXTENSION 3 FILED
Friday, November 3, 2006TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 26, 2006DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, July 3, 2006DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, July 3, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 3, 2006EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 3, 2006EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, May 3, 2006TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 3, 2006ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, May 3, 2006TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 1, 2005EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, November 1, 2005EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, November 1, 2005TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 1, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 3, 2005NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Saturday, December 25, 2004EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Friday, September 17, 2004TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, August 20, 2004EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 27, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 7, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, May 13, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 23, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 23, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, November 17, 2003LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, September 12, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 15, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Sunday, October 12, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, September 15, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, March 24, 2003UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, March 24, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 12, 2003FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, January 21, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 21, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 28, 2002TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 16, 2002NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, July 12, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER