USPTO serial 97433583
THE BLACKER THE BERRY
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Status 733Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- GARCIA, CLAUDIA
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
What this means
The USPTO has issued a Notice of Allowance. To complete registration you generally need to file a Statement of Use or an extension request before the deadline.
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Owner
San Ramon, CA, US
San Ramon, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Ward White IV
3200 SOUTHPARK LN.FT. WORTH, TX 76133United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | cosmetic products, namely, makeup, lipstick, body and face moisturizers, shampoo for human hair, body soap; perfumes; cologne; scented essential oils | ACTIVE | — |
| 009 | Pre-recorded DVDs featuring drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; Downloadable digital audio and video recordings containing drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; Downloadable television programmes and video recordings featuring drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation provided via a video-on-demand service; Downloadable ring tones, graphic representations, wallpapers for computers and video games containing drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation via a global computer network and wireless devices; downloadable computer software for transmission of text, audio, video, graphic representations, films, still images and video games programs containing content in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; computer hardware; data carriers, namely, DVDs and CDs with sound, images, music recordings, movies, television programs; Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for downloadable content related to drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; downloadable audio and video recordings featuring content in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; cases and covers adapted for mobile telephones, smart phones and tablets; Downloadable computer application software for mobile telephones, smart phones, tablets and apparatus for mobile communication, namely, for downloadable content related to drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; mobile phones; smart phones; cameras; Video disks and video tapes with recorded animated cartoons; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books containing drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; blank usb flash drive sticks; usb flash drives featuring audio and video recording in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; personal stereo speaker apparatus, namely, Wireless speakers; wearable activity trackers; virtual reality and augmented reality headsets; Downloadable computer game software for personal computers and home video game consoles; Downloadable video game software containing content in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; Downloadable computer game software containing content in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; downloadable computer software for transmission of text, audio, video, graphic representations, films, still images containing content in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; Downloadable computer game software for gaming machines, namely, slot machines and video lottery terminals; Memory cards for video game machines; Video game cartridges; recorded software programs for games with hand-held LCD screens; Game software, namely, games downloadable from the internet; Downloadable computer game software for use on mobile and cellular phones; Pre-recorded USB flash drives featuring video games; downloadable computer game software and computer game cartridges and discs adapted for use with television receivers; downloadable computer games and computer game cartridges and discs adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Printed matter, namely, novels and graphic novels in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; stationery; printing blocks; Printed publications, namely, books and comic books in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; printed publications, namely, books, comic books, novels, graphic novels, and magazines in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; Printed newspapers, printed magazines in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; printed event show programs; banners of paper; stickers; bumper stickers; Decorative stickers for cars; cardboard hangtags; cases for passports; printed catalogues in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; printed occasion cards; printed greeting cards; Printed patterns for making clothes; collages; collectible printed trading cards; printed coloring books; printed computer game instruction manuals; table linen of paper; table mats of paper; table napkins of paper; printed booklets in the field of games; printed matter, namely, rule books and score cards for use with games; printed fashion journals; printed cook books; carbon paper; cardboard tubes; bookbinding materials for creating hardcover books, namely, book covers, crack-and-peel binding paper, reinforcement strips, peel-and-stick labels, stapler and staples; decalcomanias; graphic art reproductions; printed knitting patterns; printed paper labels; printed recipe cards; printed stationery; sketches; stationery boxes; Printed newspapers for general circulation; Printed comic magazines | ACTIVE | — |
| 028 | Controllers for game consoles, joysticks for video games; electric and electronic games, namely, Hand-held consoles for playing video games in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; toys, namely, plush toys, dolls, games, namely, parlor games, puzzles; gymnastic and sporting articles, namely, balls in the nature of basketballs, golf balls, volley balls, tennis balls, soccer balls, and paddle game balls and sports equipment in the nature of golf clubs, tennis racquets, basketball goals, paddle game racquets, yoga mats, rubber resistance training bands, dumb bells, free weights for weightlifting; playing cards; card games; boards for use in playing games, namely, board games in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; modeled plastic toy figurines; action skill games; board games; Electronic interactive board games for use with external monitor; computer games apparatus and instruments, namely, video game consoles and video game controllers; video game amusement apparatus, namely, video game consoles; amusement apparatus adapted for use with television receivers and television screens; electronic amusement apparatus adapted for use with television receivers; hand-held amusement apparatus and gaming apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor | ACTIVE | — |
| 030 | food and beverage sweeteners, namely, natural sweeteners | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Motion picture films featuring drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; Entertainment services, namely, an ongoing television program featuring drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation provided through cable television, broadcast television, network television, webcasts, radio broadcasts, streaming, and satellite television; Entertainment services, namely, an ongoing television series featuring drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation provided through cable television, broadcast television, network television, webcasts, radio broadcasts, streaming, and satellite television; Entertainment in the form of an ongoing television series and/or motion picture films in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; Entertainment services in the form of on-line non-downloadable videos and images containing television programmes and/or motion picture films about and/or containing drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation transmitted via the internet and wireless communication networks; Production and distribution of audio and video works, namely, video recordings, featuring television programs, television shows and/or films containing drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; Entertainment services, namely, the presentation of audio and video works, namely, video recordings, featuring television programs, television shows and films containing drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation via a website; Entertainment, namely, gaming and online entertainment services in connection with conducting online computer game tournaments; educational and entertainment services and/or programs, namely, audio and video works and materials including television programs, radio programs and films in the field of news and documentary style audio and video content; entertainment services and/or programs, namely, presentation of a website featuring audio and video works including television programs, radio programs and films relating to drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; Digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services; publishing of web magazines; organizing live entertainment events, exhibitions and roadshows in the nature of live video game shows; Arranging and conducting of video game competitions; rental of motion pictures; providing information about education and entertainment through a computer network, cable television, broadcast television, network television, webcasts, radio broadcasts, streaming, and satellite television; lottery services; electronic games services provided by means of the Internet; rental of pre-recorded audio and video recordings featuring radio and television programs and films in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation that may be downloaded from an Internet website or online platform; entertainment services, namely, production of theatrical shows, musical shows, television shows and film in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; publication of online books, texts and journals; non-downloadable digital video and/or audio recordings via a computer network such as the Internet in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; online non-downloadable electronic publications, namely, books, magazines, and journals from online databases or the Internet in the field of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation; Entertainment, namely, non-downloadable electronic images and artwork in the nature of drama, action, adventure, science fiction, comedy, music, suspense and/or horror, and/or animation via online databases or the Internet; live entertainment, namely, live video game shows; Entertainment, namely, organization, production and presentation of performances in the nature of prerecorded video game shows; Entertainment, namely, live performances by musical performers, comedy, dance, music, and fashion shows; production of live television programs; production of fashion shows; virtual reality and augmented reality game services provided on-line from a computer network; education services, namely, providing classes and workshops in the field of showing individuals how to produce news and documentary-style audio-video content; cinema entertainment, namely, motion picture film production of films to be shown at cinema theaters; Entertainment services in the nature of escape room attractions; information and advisory services relating to the aforesaid; Entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable video games | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2026 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 16, 2026 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 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. |
| Feb 20, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 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. |
| Aug 3, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 3, 2025 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 2, 2025 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Aug 2, 2025 | 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. |
| Feb 19, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 19, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 19, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 20, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 25, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 25, 2024 | 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. |
| Jun 5, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 22, 2024 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 22, 2024 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2024 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2024 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 3, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 3, 2024 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 29, 2023 | XELG | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED | — |
| Dec 29, 2023 | XELR | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 5, 2023 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 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. |
| Oct 5, 2023 | 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. |
| Aug 12, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 12, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 12, 2023 | 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 16, 2023 | 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. |
| May 16, 2023 | 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. |
| May 16, 2023 | 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. |
| Apr 10, 2023 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 8, 2023 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 8, 2023 | 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. |
| Oct 10, 2022 | 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. |
| Oct 10, 2022 | 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. |
| Oct 10, 2022 | 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. |
| Aug 17, 2022 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 16, 2022 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 16, 2022 | 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. |
| Jul 19, 2022 | 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. |
| Jul 19, 2022 | 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. |
| Jul 19, 2022 | 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. |
| Jul 19, 2022 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 6, 2022 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |