USPTO serial 87157675
I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 12, 2019
- Examiner
- JACKSON, STEVEN W
- Law office
- Historical data usage
What this means
Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.
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Owner
Santa Monica, CA, US
Los Angeles, CA, US
Los Angeles, CA, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | PAPER GOODS, NAMELY, POSTERS, NOTE CARDS, NOTEBOOK COVERS, [ STATIONERY, ] COMIC BOOKS, GRAPHIC NOVELS, COMIC STRIPS [ , NEWSPAPERS ] | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2016 |
| 041 | ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES IN THE NATURE OF PRODUCTION OF TELEVISION SHOWS, MOTION PICTURES, AND INTERACTIVE AUDIOVISUAL ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT; [ ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, NAMELY, [ ARRANGING AND CONDUCTING OF LIVE CONCERTS, THEATRICAL EXHIBITIONS, LIVE APPEARANCES BY A CELEBRITY, AND ] PRODUCTION OFMUSIC, THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES, TELEVISION PROGRAMS, MOTION PICTURE FILMS, AND INTERACTIVE AND COMPUTER-BASED ENTERTAINMENT CONTENT, ALL FEATURING MUSICAL, DRAMATIC, THEATRICAL AND COMEDY PERFORMANCES; INTERACTIVE MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION SERVICES; [ PRODUCTION OF VIDEO GAME SOFTWARE; PRODUCTION OF VIDEO AND COMPUTER GAME SOFTWARE; ] PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF INTERNET-BASED TELEVISION PROGRAMMING; [ SOUND RECORDING STUDIOS; ] PRODUCTION OF RADIO AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS; ORGANIZING EXHIBITIONS FOR MUSICAL, ARTS AND CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES; PROVIDING A WEBSITE FEATURING ENTERTAINMENT INFORMATION IN THE FIELD OF MUSIC AND POPULAR CULTURE; PROVIDING ONLINE NON-DOWNLOADABLE GRAPHIC NOVELS; INFORMATION RELATING TO ENTERTAINMENT PROVIDED ON-LINE FROM ACOMPUTER DATABASE OR THE INTERNET; PROVIDING ONLINE NON-DOWNLOADABLE PRERECORDED MUSIC AND NON-DOWNLOADABLE COMIC STRIPS, AND FILMS AND MOVIES VIA A VIDEO-ON-DEMAND SERVICE | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2016 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6, 2026 | PRA8 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 | — |
| Jul 22, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 11, 2026 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 12, 2024 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2019 | 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. |
| Oct 8, 2019 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 7, 2019 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 18, 2019 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 23, 2019 | NREV | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2019 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2019 | 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. |
| Jul 22, 2019 | TPEX | SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION | — |
| Jul 22, 2019 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Jul 22, 2019 | PROA | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED | — |
| May 20, 2019 | MAB6 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| May 20, 2019 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Apr 17, 2019 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Oct 19, 2018 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 17, 2018 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Oct 17, 2018 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Oct 17, 2018 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Apr 17, 2018 | NOAM | NOA E-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. |
| Feb 20, 2018 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 20, 2018 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 2018 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2018 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 23, 2017 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 22, 2017 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 22, 2017 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 22, 2017 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jun 22, 2017 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jun 22, 2017 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jun 14, 2017 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| May 9, 2017 | 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. |
| May 9, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 14, 2016 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Dec 14, 2016 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Dec 14, 2016 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Dec 9, 2016 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 31, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 7, 2016 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 3, 2016 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |