USPTO serial 98298378
BLACK GENIUS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 20, 2025
- Examiner
- BLACK, MILDRED ELIZABETH
- Law office
- FILE REPOSITORY (FRANCONIA)
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
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michelle E. Kouba
Michelle E. Kouba Michael Best & Friedrich LLP444 W. Lake Street, Suite 3200Chicago, IL 60606United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable educational materials, namely, printable workbooks and guides in the field of racial identity, Black culture, and promoting education for Black students | ACTIVE | Feb 1, 2018 |
| 025 | Shirts; t-shirts; sweatshirts; Tank tops; Tops as clothing for babies and children | ACTIVE | Dec 19, 2016 |
| 035 | On-line retail store services featuring artwork and apparel; Organizing and developing charitable projects that aim to protect the self-esteem and mental health of Black youth as they navigate racial bias and to disrupt systemic racism; Promoting the interests of Black students by means of public advocacy | ACTIVE | Jun 4, 2015 |
| 041 | Providing educational assessment services; Education services, namely, providing online cognitive assessments and training programs that help identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses of an individual; Organization of events for cultural purposes; Providing a website featuring educational information in the field of Black American history and culture; Providing training in the field of mindfulness and stress and trauma management as part of a wellness program; Leadership development training in the field of parenthood and caregiving | ACTIVE | Feb 1, 2018 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2025 | NRCC | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED | — |
| May 20, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 1, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 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 26, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 7, 2025 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 6, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 25, 2025 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 17, 2025 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 27, 2024 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 13, 2024 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 13, 2024 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 13, 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. |
| Jul 11, 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. |
| Jul 11, 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. |
| Jul 11, 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. |
| Jul 2, 2024 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 4, 2023 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |