USPTO serial 98047305
IN THE BLACK
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 23, 2026
- Examiner
- KHAN, ASMAT A
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
Los Angeles, CA, US
Los Angeles, CA, US
Los Angeles, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Victor Sapphire
Victor Sapphire Law Office of Victor Sapphire7190 Sunset Blvd Ste 116Los Angeles, CA 90046United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | Network transmission of sounds, images, signals and data; Streaming of audio and video tethered downloads; Streaming of audio material on the Internet; Streaming of video and audio material on the Internet; Broadcasting services, namely, transmission of advertising programs and media advertising communications via digital communications networks; Communication services, namely, transmission of voice, audio, visual images and data by telecommunications networks, wireless communication networks, the Internet, information services networks and data networks; Communications services, namely, transmitting streamed sound and audiovisual recordings via the Internet; Communications via multinational telecommunication networks; Consulting in the field of telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data, and documents via telecommunications networks; Digital network telecommunications services; Electronic delivery of images and photographs via a global computer network; Interactive delivery of video over digital networks; Providing telecommunications connections to a global computer network; Satellite, cable, network transmission of sounds, images, signals and data; Simulcasting broadcast television over global communication networks, the Internet and wireless networks; Streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a global computer network; Telecommunication services, namely, local and long distance transmission of voice, data, graphics and video by means of broadband optical or wireless networks; Telecommunication services, namely, local and long distance transmission of voice, data, graphics and video by means of broadband, copper and optical or wireless networks; Telecommunication services, namely, transmission of voice, data, graphics, sound and video by means of broadband power line or wireless networks; Transmission and distribution of data or audio visual images via a global computer network or the internet; Transmission of podcasts; Transmission of information by electronic communications networks; Transmission of sound and vision via satellite or interactive multimedia networks; Video streaming of independent films and movies via the Internet; Video streaming services via the Internet, featuring independent films and movies; Video broadcasting services over the Internet or other communications network featuring the uploaded, posted and tagged videos of others; Video transmission over digital networks | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2024 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 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. |
| May 30, 2026 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 30, 2026 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 29, 2026 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 29, 2026 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 29, 2026 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 29, 2026 | SNEA | SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 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. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 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. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| May 30, 2025 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| May 29, 2025 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 4, 2025 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 10, 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. |
| Jul 16, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 16, 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. |
| Jul 16, 2024 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 16, 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 26, 2024 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 10, 2024 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 7, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 6, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 6, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 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. |
| Mar 5, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 20, 2023 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jun 20, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |