WITS Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Thursday, August 15, 2013, a trademark application was filed for WITS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WITS trademark a serial number of 86039478. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, October 28, 2020. This trademark is owned by Minnesota Public Radio. The WITS trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

Entertainment in the nature of providing online non-downloadable videos [ and live events ] featuring comedians, commentary, jokes, panel discussions, improvisational sketches, and interviews [ ; entertainment in the nature of radio programs featuring comedians, commentary, jokes, panel discussions, improvisational sketches, musical performances and interviews; and production of video, radio and internet programs featuring comedians, commentary, jokes, panel discussions, improvisational sketches, and interviews ]
wits

General Information

Serial Number86039478
Word MarkWITS
Filing DateThursday, August 15, 2013
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, October 28, 2020
Registration Number4758271
Registration DateTuesday, June 23, 2015
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 7, 2015

Trademark Statements

Goods and ServicesEntertainment in the nature of providing online non-downloadable videos [ and live events ] featuring comedians, commentary, jokes, panel discussions, improvisational sketches, and interviews [ ; entertainment in the nature of radio programs featuring comedians, commentary, jokes, panel discussions, improvisational sketches, musical performances and interviews; and production of video, radio and internet programs featuring comedians, commentary, jokes, panel discussions, improvisational sketches, and interviews ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "wits" in stylized lettering.
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 23, 2013
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, March 31, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, March 31, 2010

Trademark Owner History

Party NameMinnesota Public Radio
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSaint Paul, MN 55101
Party NameMinnesota Public Radio
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSt. Paul, MN 55101
Party NameMinnesota Public Radio
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSt. Paul, MN 55101

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, April 12, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, August 19, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, August 23, 2013NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, October 8, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 18, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, October 18, 2013NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, April 1, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 1, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 2, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, January 30, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, April 14, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, June 25, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 25, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 26, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, July 21, 2014PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, July 21, 2014PRIORITY ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, January 13, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, January 23, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, January 30, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 26, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 25, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, March 2, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 18, 2015NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, April 7, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 23, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 25, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 25, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, August 25, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 25, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, September 3, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, October 26, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, October 28, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, October 28, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 24, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 24, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 24, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, July 26, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Sunday, June 23, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Related Keywords

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