USPTO serial 99710923
THE HBCU HUSTLE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- VO, KOMAL MAKHDOOM
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 128
What this means
The USPTO has issued an Office Action on this application. A response is typically required before the deadline, or the application can be abandoned.
Deadline: November 5, 2026
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Office Action issues
The USPTO examiner issued an office action identifying potential conflicts with prior-filed applications, a failure to function refusal as a single book title, an unacceptable advertising specimen for Class 16, and a required disclaimer for the term 'HBCU'.
Owner
Chicago, IL, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Printed non-fiction books on a variety of topics | ACTIVE | Aug 17, 2025 |
Related trademarks
CopyMark links this record to cited §2(d) serials, the owner's other marks, Nice classes, similar mark names, and recently changed USPTO applications.
Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 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. |
| Aug 5, 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. |
| Aug 5, 2026 | 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 30, 2026 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Mar 18, 2026 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |