USPTO serial 99016289
BLACK LIVES MATTER
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Status 730Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- NOBLE, ANNIE MELISSA
- 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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John P. Halski
John P. Halski Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC401 Union StreetSuite 1500Seattle, WA 98101Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of newsletters, brochures, magazines, and blogs in the fields of activism and community organizing in the Black community; downloadable computer graphics; downloadable podcasts in the fields of activism and community organizing in the Black community | ACTIVE | — |
| 010 | Face covers being sanitary masks for protection against viral infection | ACTIVE | — |
| 014 | Bracelets, lapel pins | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Printed publications, namely, newsletters, brochures, and magazines in the fields of activism and community organizing in the Black community; posters; stickers; Yard signs being advertising signs of cardboard | ACTIVE | — |
| 018 | Bags, namely, hand bags, sports bags; tote bags | ACTIVE | Jun 17, 2024 |
| 021 | Mugs | ACTIVE | — |
| 024 | Fabric flags | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | Clothing, namely, tops and bottoms; shirts; t-shirts; tank tops; hoodies; sweatshirts; sweatpants; jackets; headwear | ACTIVE | Jun 17, 2024 |
| 035 | Promoting public interest in and awareness of topics of interest to those in the fields of activism and community organizing in the Black community; online retail store services featuring apparel, headwear, face masks, jewelry, bags, bottles, mugs, pillows, blankets, lapel pins, flags, magnets, stickers, mobile device grips, and electronic gift cards; providing a website featuring news and information in the fields of activism and community organizing in the Black community; providing a website featuring voter registration information and technology that enables users to complete voter registration forms on-line | ACTIVE | Jun 17, 2024 |
| 036 | Charitable fundraising | ACTIVE | Jun 17, 2024 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, providing information and on-line and in-person classes, seminars, and workshops in the fields of activism and community organizing in the Black community; providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos and audio and video podcasts in the fields of activism and community organizing in the Black community | ACTIVE | Jun 17, 2024 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2026 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 12, 2025 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 12, 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. |
| Jun 3, 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. |
| Apr 8, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 8, 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. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 13, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 12, 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 12, 2025 | GEAN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | GEAP | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | EPEN | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY | — |
| Mar 12, 2025 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 11, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 11, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 11, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 10, 2025 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |