A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, a trademark application was filed for A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE trademark a serial number of 99456171. The federal status of this trademark filing is NEW APPLICATION - RECORD INITIALIZED NOT ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER as of Wednesday, October 22, 2025. This trademark is owned by United Negro College Fund, Inc.. The A MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Hair clips; Hair bands

Sport balls; Snow globes

Tops as clothing; Bottoms as clothing; Headwear; Knitwear, namely, tops and bottoms; Sweat shirts; Sweat pants; Pullovers; Socks; Shirts; T-shirts; Loungewear; Footwear; Scarves; Head scarves; Headbands; Neckwear; Sweat bands; Wrist bands as clothing; Clothing jackets; Outer jackets; Sports jackets; Rain jackets

Magnets; Cell phone covers; Cell phone cases; Eyewear; Sunglasses; Eyewear cases; Computer peripherals; Mouse pads; Sleeves for laptops; Battery chargers; Chargers for smartphones; Computer bags

Jewelry; Watches; Jewelry cases

All-purpose carrying bags; Backpacks; Book bags; Business card cases; Name card cases; Credit card cases; Crossbody bags; Duffle bags; Purses; Sports bags; Toiletry bags sold empty; Travel bags; Umbrellas; Wallets; Animal leashes; Collars for animals

Beverageware; Drinking cups; Mugs; Water bottles sold empty; Non-electric portable coolers; Insulated bags for food or beverage for domestic use; Pet bowls; Plastic storage containers for domestic use; Trays for domestic purposes; Vases

Art prints; Writing paper; Printed notebooks; Writing instruments; Stickers; Decals; Temporary tattoo transfers; Paperweights; Printed children's books; Printed children's activity books; Printed posters

Picture frames; Pillows; Non-metal storage boxes for general use; Outdoor chairs; Beach chairs; Stadium cushions

Bath linen; Bed linen; Blanket throws; Textile flags; Banners and flags of textile
a mind is a terrible thing to waste

General Information


Serial Number99456171
Word MarkA MIND IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE
Filing DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Status630 - NEW APPLICATION - RECORD INITIALIZED NOT ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesHair clips; Hair bands
Goods and ServicesSport balls; Snow globes
Goods and ServicesTops as clothing; Bottoms as clothing; Headwear; Knitwear, namely, tops and bottoms; Sweat shirts; Sweat pants; Pullovers; Socks; Shirts; T-shirts; Loungewear; Footwear; Scarves; Head scarves; Headbands; Neckwear; Sweat bands; Wrist bands as clothing; Clothing jackets; Outer jackets; Sports jackets; Rain jackets
Goods and ServicesMagnets; Cell phone covers; Cell phone cases; Eyewear; Sunglasses; Eyewear cases; Computer peripherals; Mouse pads; Sleeves for laptops; Battery chargers; Chargers for smartphones; Computer bags
Goods and ServicesJewelry; Watches; Jewelry cases
Goods and ServicesAll-purpose carrying bags; Backpacks; Book bags; Business card cases; Name card cases; Credit card cases; Crossbody bags; Duffle bags; Purses; Sports bags; Toiletry bags sold empty; Travel bags; Umbrellas; Wallets; Animal leashes; Collars for animals
Goods and ServicesBeverageware; Drinking cups; Mugs; Water bottles sold empty; Non-electric portable coolers; Insulated bags for food or beverage for domestic use; Pet bowls; Plastic storage containers for domestic use; Trays for domestic purposes; Vases
Goods and ServicesArt prints; Writing paper; Printed notebooks; Writing instruments; Stickers; Decals; Temporary tattoo transfers; Paperweights; Printed children's books; Printed children's activity books; Printed posters
Goods and ServicesPicture frames; Pillows; Non-metal storage boxes for general use; Outdoor chairs; Beach chairs; Stadium cushions
Goods and ServicesBath linen; Bed linen; Blanket throws; Textile flags; Banners and flags of textile

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 22, 2025
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameUnited Negro College Fund, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20001

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, October 22, 2025NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, October 22, 2025NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, October 22, 2025APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED