WORLD SERVICE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, August 14, 1997, a trademark application was filed for WORLD SERVICE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WORLD SERVICE trademark a serial number of 75983615. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, February 22, 2020. This trademark is owned by THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION. The WORLD SERVICE trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products and Paper & Printed Material Products categories with the following description:

[ Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, computers; computer peripherals; communications apparatus, namely, radios; and telephones; (( sound, video and data recording and reproducing apparatus, namely, audio cassette recorders and players; )) CD players and video cassette recorders; word processing apparatus and instruments, namely, dedicated word processors; amusement apparatus, namely, touch pads for use with a television screen or video monitor; computer game software and remote controllers for use with a television screen or a video monitor; computer software for use in word processing; computer game software; video game software; computer game cartridges for use with electronic game apparatus; ] prerecorded sound and video recordings featuring music [ ; cinematographic and photographic films featuring music and musical entertainment; sunglasses; prerecorded phonograph records, compact discs, audio tapes, video cassettes, magnetic cartridges, sound cards all f...

[ Art paper, typing paper and computer paper; ] printed publications, namely, [ books, pamphlets, ] printed guides [, catalogs, ] and programs featuring entertainment, information about news, sports, recreational activities, [ cooking and ] educational materials; [ * printed publications, namely, books, pamphlets, printed guides, catalogs, and programs featuring entertainment, information about news, sports, recreational activities, cooking and educational materials * ; a series of non-fiction books featuring biographies, history and science booklets featuring financial information, history and technical information; magazines featuring personalities and matters of current interest; newspapers of general circulation; ] printed guides with the schedules of broadcast radio and television programs; [ paper bags; pamphlets featuring fictional characters and financial information; brochures about travel; newsletters about regions of the world; news bulletins; ] printed programs in relation...
world service

General Information


Serial Number75983615
Word MarkWORLD SERVICE
Filing DateThursday, August 14, 1997
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, February 22, 2020
Registration Number3518694
Registration DateTuesday, October 21, 2008
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 27, 2007

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments, namely, computers; computer peripherals; communications apparatus, namely, radios; and telephones; (( sound, video and data recording and reproducing apparatus, namely, audio cassette recorders and players; )) CD players and video cassette recorders; word processing apparatus and instruments, namely, dedicated word processors; amusement apparatus, namely, touch pads for use with a television screen or video monitor; computer game software and remote controllers for use with a television screen or a video monitor; computer software for use in word processing; computer game software; video game software; computer game cartridges for use with electronic game apparatus; ] prerecorded sound and video recordings featuring music [ ; cinematographic and photographic films featuring music and musical entertainment; sunglasses; prerecorded phonograph records, compact discs, audio tapes, video cassettes, magnetic cartridges, sound cards all featuring music and musical entertainment; computer game equipment containing memory devices namely, discs; electrically, magnetically or optically recorded data for computers featuring news, entertainment and music; (( interactive compact discs and CD-ROMs featuring music, entertainment and information about instruction, education, sports, and news; computer mouse mats and mouse pads for use with computers; parts for all of the aforesaid goods )) ]
Goods and Services[ Art paper, typing paper and computer paper; ] printed publications, namely, [ books, pamphlets, ] printed guides [, catalogs, ] and programs featuring entertainment, information about news, sports, recreational activities, [ cooking and ] educational materials; [ * printed publications, namely, books, pamphlets, printed guides, catalogs, and programs featuring entertainment, information about news, sports, recreational activities, cooking and educational materials * ; a series of non-fiction books featuring biographies, history and science booklets featuring financial information, history and technical information; magazines featuring personalities and matters of current interest; newspapers of general circulation; ] printed guides with the schedules of broadcast radio and television programs; [ paper bags; pamphlets featuring fictional characters and financial information; brochures about travel; newsletters about regions of the world; news bulletins; ] printed programs in relation to broadcast radio and television programs; stationery; [ artist materials, namely, paint brushes and pencils; instructional and teaching materials, namely, books, work books in the field of current events, geography, history, cultures and language teaching; flash cards; ] writing instruments [ ; pens; pencils; crayons; drafting rulers and drawing rulers; pencil sharpeners; pencil boxes; pencil cases; pencil holders; posters; photographic prints; photograph albums; binders; multi-ring binders; folders; note books; notepads; (( diaries; )) calendars; postcards; greeting cards; graphic drawings; (( stickers )); iron-on transfers; stencils; ordinary playing cards; passport cases and checkbook cases; parts for the aforesaid goods ]

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 DateSaturday, September 6, 1997
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 DateThursday, September 30, 1999
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLONDON W1A 1AA

Party NameTHE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLONDON W1A 1AA

Party NameTHE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLONDON W1A 1AA

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
Saturday, February 22, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Saturday, February 22, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, February 22, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, February 20, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Sunday, September 15, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Thursday, September 12, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, September 12, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 12, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 10, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Tuesday, April 9, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, April 2, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 14, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, October 21, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 27, 2015SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 27, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 27, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, May 27, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED
Friday, April 10, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, April 9, 2015TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, April 9, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 24, 2015TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 21, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 11, 20081(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION
Tuesday, September 2, 2008NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Thursday, September 11, 2008CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 2, 2008TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, August 14, 2008SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, August 14, 2008SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, August 14, 2008TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 19, 2008NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, November 27, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 7, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, October 23, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, October 23, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, September 22, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 17, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, September 11, 2007NOTICE OF DIVIDED TRADEMARK APPLICATION MAILED
Wednesday, September 5, 2007DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, July 16, 2007DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, July 26, 2007AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Thursday, July 26, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 25, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, July 16, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, July 19, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 19, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 16, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, July 12, 2007ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, July 12, 2007TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, January 18, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, January 17, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 20, 2006TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 20, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 20, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, November 22, 2006TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 25, 2006NOTICE OF UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - MAILED
Tuesday, October 24, 2006REPORT UNRESPONSIVE AMENDMENT - COMPLETED
Friday, August 11, 2006AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, July 24, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 24, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 14, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, January 23, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Sunday, January 22, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, December 5, 2005AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Tuesday, October 25, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 25, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, April 25, 2005FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, April 22, 2005FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 8, 2004SUSPENSION CHECKED ¿ TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Wednesday, December 8, 2004SUSPENSION CHECKED ¿ TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Wednesday, May 5, 2004LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, October 17, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 31, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, October 17, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 23, 2003INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, September 20, 2002LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Thursday, August 8, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 8, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 12, 2002INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED
Wednesday, November 14, 2001LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, July 6, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, January 8, 2001INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED
Thursday, July 6, 2000LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Wednesday, August 25, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 25, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, June 26, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, April 2, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 26, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER