USPTO serial 77624474
FIRST IN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 12, 2010
- Examiner
- DAHLING, KRISTIN M
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION LLC
New York, NY
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BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION LLC
WASHINGTON, DC
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BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION LLC
WASHINGTON, DC
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Mallory Levitt
Mallory Levitt Paramount Global Law1515 Broadway, 34th FloorNew York, NY 10036United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Entertainment services in the nature of an on-going reality based television program broadcast via television, cable, wireless and the internet | ACTIVE | Sep 30, 2009 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Sep 11, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 24, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 23, 2020 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Sep 23, 2020 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Sep 21, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 11, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 12, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 18, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 18, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 18, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 9, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 9, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 12, 2015 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 24, 2014 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Oct 24, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 12, 2010 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Sep 9, 2010 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 8, 2010 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 3, 2010 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 20, 2010 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 5, 2010 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 5, 2010 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Aug 5, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 24, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Jul 23, 2010 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 14, 2010 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Jul 14, 2010 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Jul 14, 2010 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 30, 2010 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Feb 24, 2010 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 24, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 31, 2009 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Dec 31, 2009 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Dec 31, 2009 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 30, 2009 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jun 30, 2009 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Apr 7, 2009 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Mar 18, 2009 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 28, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 28, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 25, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 25, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 5, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |