USPTO serial 98689034
VAF
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Status 730Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- LADZEKPO, ASHIMADI DELA KOSHI
- 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
Attorney of record
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Anna Kurian Shaw
Anna Kurian Shaw Hogan Lovells Cadwalader US LLP555 13TH STREET NWWashington, DC 20004United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable software for providing photographs, audio recordings, video recordings, news, commentary, and information in the fields of fashion and the creative arts and promoting the life and legacy of historical figure Virgil Abloh by electronically storing and displaying historical records, photographs, audio recordings, video recordings, and documents; downloadable mobile applications for providing photographs, audio recordings, video recordings, news, commentary, and information in the fields of fashion and the creative arts and promoting the life and legacy of historical figure Virgil Abloh by electronically storing and displaying historical records, photographs, audio recordings, video recordings, and documents; downloadable audiovisual recordings featuring audio and video in the field of fashion; mouse pads; cell phone cases; decorative magnets; protective covers and cases for tablet computers and cell phones; downloadable photographs, audio, and video recordings in the field of fashion; sunglasses; downloadable electronic books in the field of fashion, creative arts, public advocacy, promoting the interests of people of color in the creative arts and fashion industry, and promoting the life and legacy of historical figure Virgil Abloh; downloadable posters; downloadable pamphlets in the field of fashion, creative arts, public advocacy, promoting the interests of people of color in the creative arts and fashion industry, and promoting the life and legacy of historical figure Virgil Abloh; downloadable photographs; downloadable printable calendars; downloadable postcards | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Printed books in the fields of fashion, creative arts, public advocacy, promoting the interests of people of color in the creative arts and fashion industry, and the life and legacy of historical figure Virgil Abloh; pens; pencils; printed posters; ink stamps; printed pamphlets in the fields of fashion, creative arts, public advocacy, promoting the interests of people of color in the creative arts and fashion industry, and promoting the life and legacy of historical figure Virgil Abloh; printed instruction manuals in the fields of fashion, creative arts, and public advocacy; printed photographs; printed calendars; stickers; printed postcards; printed notebooks; art prints on canvas; paper shopping bags | ACTIVE | — |
| 018 | All-purpose carrying bags; beach, book, carry-on, athletic, sports, duffel, gym, leather, reusable shopping, shoulder, tote, and travel bags; fanny packs and waist packs; backpacks; knapsacks; satchels; luggage; luggage tags; toiletry and vanity cases sold empty; attaché cases; business cases; business card cases; credit card cases; key cases; wallets; billfolds; umbrellas. | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | Clothing, namely, tops, bottoms, jackets, coats, socks, underwear, swimwear, ties, suits, dresses, skirts, shorts, pants, tank tops, shirts, jerseys, scarves, gloves, mittens, sleepwear, sweaters, ponchos, aprons, sweatpants, sweatshirts, vests, pajamas, wristbands; footwear; headwear; caps being headwear; hats; visors being headwear; headbands; ear muffs. | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Promoting the interests of people of color by means of public advocacy; promoting public awareness of the interests of people of color in the creative arts and fashion industry; charitable services, namely, organizing and developing programs that aim to improve the lives of people of color pursuing careers in the field of the creative arts and fashion. | ACTIVE | — |
| 036 | Charitable fundraising services; charitable foundation services, namely, providing fundraising activities, funding, scholarships and financial assistance for students in the field of fashion; charitable fundraising services by means of organizing and conducting special events; charitable fundraising services by means of an entertainment event; charitable fundraising services by means of organizing and conducting galas; financial administration of a scholarship program that promotes education through the granting of scholarships; charitable foundation services, namely, providing fundraising activities, funding, grants, scholarships and financial assistance for people of color in the field of fashion; providing educational scholarships. | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Charitable services, namely, academic mentoring of school age children; charitable services, namely, mentoring of students in the field of fashion; charitable education services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops, lectures events, and symposia in the fields of fashion and culture; providing educational mentoring services and programs in the fields of fashion and culture; educational services, namely providing classes, seminars, workshops, lecture events, and symposia for news and information in the field of fashion; production and distribution of educational films, video clips, documentaries, multimedia content and videos in the field of fashion; educational services being production and distribution of educational multimedia content via various forms of distribution media, namely, production and distribution of videos in the field of fashion and culture; educational services, namely, conducting classes, conferences, seminars, workshops, lecture events, symposia, and field trips in the fields of fashion and culture; educational services, namely, providing online instruction in the field of fashion, culture, and the creative arts via an online website | ACTIVE | — |
| 045 | Licensing of intellectual property; providing information on techniques for improving personal creativity; providing information about fashion; providing fashion information; providing a website over a global computer network featuring educational information on fashion in the nature of providing news and information in the field of fashion | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 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 28, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 28, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 28, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 2026 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 27, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 26, 2026 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 26, 2026 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 26, 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. |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 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. |
| Oct 14, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 14, 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. |
| Oct 8, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 18, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | 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 18, 2025 | 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 18, 2025 | 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 18, 2025 | 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 14, 2025 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jul 1, 2025 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jun 2, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 6, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 6, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 6, 2025 | 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 3, 2025 | 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 3, 2025 | 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 3, 2025 | 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. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 23, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 8, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |