THE PAPER

What this record means

The record shows that “THE PAPER” is a live, registered service mark owned by VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC. The mark is on the Principal Register and covers entertainment services in the nature of television series featuring live action, comedy and drama, as well as online information about television programs. A similar name would raise the closest concern in the same field of television entertainment and related online content. The record does not give the owner control over every use of the wording; it is limited to the goods and services listed. The prosecution history shows a straightforward allowance and registration with no descriptiveness refusal or Supplemental Register transfer. The most recent maintenance event was the 10‑year renewal on July 11, 2019, and the next renewal will be due in ten years. No opposition, cancellation, or enforcement activity appears in the supplied history. For someone considering a similar name, the existing registration presents a meaningful risk in the television entertainment and online information space.