WRAL.COM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, October 5, 2012, a trademark application was filed for WRAL.COM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WRAL.COM trademark a serial number of 85746960. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Sunday, December 10, 2023. This trademark is owned by Capitol Broadcasting Company, Incorporated. The WRAL.COM trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Communication Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Providing on-line searchable computer databases featuring current event news, local attraction entertainment information, entertainment information, recreation activities information and pet training information via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing on-line searchable computer databases featuring regional current events news via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing information in the fields of current event news, sports, education and entertainment via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; entertainment services, namely, providing information relating to television news programs and related television programming, television scheduling and television news show production via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing a website featuring blogs in the fields of news, sports, entertainment, local events, politics, consumer advocacy, weather, health and wellness, parent...

Providing on-line searchable computer databases featuring information about travel and dining via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; on-line information services, namely, providing travel information via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing road and traffic information

Providing on-line electronic bulletin boards for transmission of photographs, videos and messages among computer users concerning topics of general interest via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks

Providing information in the fields of investment and finance via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing real estate listings and real estate information via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks

Providing on-line searchable computer databases featuring business information, commercial information on shopping and consumer information in the field of pets relating to pet products, pet treats and pet toys via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; promoting the products, services and online websites of local businesses in the North Carolina area; promoting local tourism in the North Carolina area; promoting the goods and services of others by providing hypertext links to the web sites of others in the fields of special events, government, the arts, dining, entertainment, recreation activities and sports via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; on-line business directories featuring business information in the fields of restaurants, recreational facilities, community retail stores and shopping malls, personal care assistance services, hospitality, home improvement, repair and maintenance, pet care and adoption, sports, recreation activ...

Providing on-line searchable computer databases featuring information about pet health via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing information in the fields of health and wellness via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks

Providing weather information via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks
wral.com

General Information


Serial Number85746960
Word MarkWRAL.COM
Filing DateFriday, October 5, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSunday, December 10, 2023
Registration Number4357222
Registration DateTuesday, June 25, 2013
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 9, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding on-line searchable computer databases featuring current event news, local attraction entertainment information, entertainment information, recreation activities information and pet training information via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing on-line searchable computer databases featuring regional current events news via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing information in the fields of current event news, sports, education and entertainment via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; entertainment services, namely, providing information relating to television news programs and related television programming, television scheduling and television news show production via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing a website featuring blogs in the fields of news, sports, entertainment, local events, politics, consumer advocacy, weather, health and wellness, parenting, travel and dining via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; [ entertainment services, namely, providing a website featuring games and puzzles via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; ] providing a website featuring non-downloadable instructional videos in the field of physical fitness
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the lettering "WRAL.COM" in stylized font within a rectangle featuring a vertical line dividing the rectangle into two sections.
Goods and ServicesProviding on-line searchable computer databases featuring information about travel and dining via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; on-line information services, namely, providing travel information via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing road and traffic information
Goods and ServicesProviding on-line electronic bulletin boards for transmission of photographs, videos and messages among computer users concerning topics of general interest via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks
Goods and ServicesProviding information in the fields of investment and finance via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing real estate listings and real estate information via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesProviding on-line searchable computer databases featuring business information, commercial information on shopping and consumer information in the field of pets relating to pet products, pet treats and pet toys via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; promoting the products, services and online websites of local businesses in the North Carolina area; promoting local tourism in the North Carolina area; promoting the goods and services of others by providing hypertext links to the web sites of others in the fields of special events, government, the arts, dining, entertainment, recreation activities and sports via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; on-line business directories featuring business information in the fields of restaurants, recreational facilities, community retail stores and shopping malls, personal care assistance services, hospitality, home improvement, repair and maintenance, pet care and adoption, sports, recreation activities and entertainment facilities and services; promoting the goods and services of others by distributing promotional coupons; providing an on-line searchable database featuring classified ad listings and employment opportunities via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; on-line retail store services featuring t-shirts, mugs and pet products; providing a website featuring business information, political issue information and consumer information in the field of consumer advocacy via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks
Goods and ServicesProviding on-line searchable computer databases featuring information about pet health via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks; providing information in the fields of health and wellness via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks
Goods and ServicesProviding weather information via the Internet and mobile and wireless communication networks

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 12, 2012
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, April 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, April 30, 2001

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 12, 2012
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, April 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, April 30, 2001

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 12, 2012
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, April 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, April 30, 2001

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 12, 2012
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, April 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, April 30, 2001

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 12, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, April 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, April 30, 2001

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 12, 2012
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, April 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, April 30, 2001

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 12, 2012
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, April 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, April 30, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCapitol Broadcasting Company, Incorporated
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRaleigh, NC 27606

Party NameCapitol Broadcasting Company, Incorporated
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRaleigh, NC 27606

Party NameCapitol Broadcasting Company, Incorporated
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressRaleigh, NC 27606

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, December 10, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Sunday, December 10, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Sunday, December 10, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Sunday, December 10, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, June 16, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, June 25, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, June 22, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, June 22, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, June 22, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 15, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 18, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, June 25, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, November 17, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 25, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 9, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 9, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 20, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, March 1, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 27, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, February 15, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 15, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, February 15, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, February 15, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, February 15, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, February 4, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, October 13, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, October 12, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, October 9, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED