"ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED", "CHAMPIONING SERVICE", "EMPOWERING SISTERHOOD" AND "TRANSFORMING THE WORLD" Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, July 9, 2026, a trademark application was filed for "ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED", "CHAMPIONING SERVICE", "EMPOWERING SISTERHOOD" AND "TRANSFORMING THE WORLD" with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the "ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED", "CHAMPIONING SERVICE", "EMPOWERING SISTERHOOD" AND "TRANSFORMING THE WORLD" trademark a serial number of 99932249. The federal status of this trademark filing is NEW APPLICATION - RECORD INITIALIZED NOT ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER as of Thursday, July 9, 2026. This trademark is owned by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. The "ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED", "CHAMPIONING SERVICE", "EMPOWERING SISTERHOOD" AND "TRANSFORMING THE WORLD" trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Tops as clothing; Bottoms as clothing; Clothing headwraps; Clothing jerseys; Clothing jackets; Skirts; Shorts; Pants; Dresses; Socks; Jogging suits; Sweat suits; Sweat shirts; Hooded sweat shirts; Scarves; Hats; Golf shirts; Polo shirts; Headwear; Head scarves

Charitable services, namely, organizing and conducting volunteer programs and community service projects; Charitable services, namely, promoting public awareness of the support and sustainment of the Black economy and Black wealth; Promoting public awareness of global issues, health, gender, poverty, equality, politics, the humanities, public policy, social issues and cultural issues by means of public advocacy

Traveling bags; Duffle bags; Tote bags; Carry-on bags; Book bags; Messenger bags; Gym bags; Luggage; Luggage tags; Carrying cases; Cosmetic carrying cases sold empty; Umbrella covers; Umbrellas; Wallets; Briefcase-type portfolios; Purses; Backpacks

Organizing and conducting in-person educational forums in the field of global economics and public education policy; Charitable donation services, namely, providing educational tools in the field of finance and wealth; Arranging and conducting of seminars and workshops in the field of financial education, economic empowerment, community building, and networking

Printed note cards; Blank note cards; Printed greeting cards; Printed greeting cards featuring words of inspiration and sisterly love and support; Book marks; Printed pamphlets in the field of membership in a sorority; Printed song books; Check book covers; Stickers; Bumper stickers; Stickers and transfers; Vehicle bumper stickers; Stickers for cars; Decorative stickers for cars; Art prints; Graphic fine art prints; Printed art reproductions; Stationery-type portfolios; Paper lunch bags; Personalized writing journals; Blank writing journals; Leather-bound blank journals; Blank journals for writing; Printed trade journals in the field of membership in a sorority; Scrapbooks; Decals; Magnetic decals

Providing financial information; Providing financial information regarding wealth building for for underserved communities; Providing financial information regarding wealth building for members of a sorority; Charitable fundraising to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Charitable fundraising to support Colleges and Universities
"alpha kappa alpha sorority, incorporated", "championing service", "empowering sisterhood" and "transforming the world"

General Information


Serial Number99932249
Word Mark"ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED", "CHAMPIONING SERVICE", "EMPOWERING SISTERHOOD" AND "TRANSFORMING THE WORLD"
Filing DateThursday, July 9, 2026
Status630 - NEW APPLICATION - RECORD INITIALIZED NOT ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Status DateThursday, July 9, 2026
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Pseudo MarkALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY INCORPORATED CHAMPIONING SERVICE EMPOWERING SISTERHOOD AND TRANSFORMING THE WORLD
Goods and ServicesTops as clothing; Bottoms as clothing; Clothing headwraps; Clothing jerseys; Clothing jackets; Skirts; Shorts; Pants; Dresses; Socks; Jogging suits; Sweat suits; Sweat shirts; Hooded sweat shirts; Scarves; Hats; Golf shirts; Polo shirts; Headwear; Head scarves
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a globe at the center of a circle. Above the globe is an arc of pearls with the wording "CHAMPIONING SERVICE" POSITIONED ABOVE IT. Above the pearls is the arched wording "ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INCORPORATED". Below the globe is a wreath of leaves, and below the wreath is the arched wording "EMPOWERING SISTERHOOD" positioned above the arched wording "TRANSFORMING THE WORLD".
Goods and ServicesCharitable services, namely, organizing and conducting volunteer programs and community service projects; Charitable services, namely, promoting public awareness of the support and sustainment of the Black economy and Black wealth; Promoting public awareness of global issues, health, gender, poverty, equality, politics, the humanities, public policy, social issues and cultural issues by means of public advocacy
Goods and ServicesTraveling bags; Duffle bags; Tote bags; Carry-on bags; Book bags; Messenger bags; Gym bags; Luggage; Luggage tags; Carrying cases; Cosmetic carrying cases sold empty; Umbrella covers; Umbrellas; Wallets; Briefcase-type portfolios; Purses; Backpacks
Goods and ServicesOrganizing and conducting in-person educational forums in the field of global economics and public education policy; Charitable donation services, namely, providing educational tools in the field of finance and wealth; Arranging and conducting of seminars and workshops in the field of financial education, economic empowerment, community building, and networking
Goods and ServicesPrinted note cards; Blank note cards; Printed greeting cards; Printed greeting cards featuring words of inspiration and sisterly love and support; Book marks; Printed pamphlets in the field of membership in a sorority; Printed song books; Check book covers; Stickers; Bumper stickers; Stickers and transfers; Vehicle bumper stickers; Stickers for cars; Decorative stickers for cars; Art prints; Graphic fine art prints; Printed art reproductions; Stationery-type portfolios; Paper lunch bags; Personalized writing journals; Blank writing journals; Leather-bound blank journals; Blank journals for writing; Printed trade journals in the field of membership in a sorority; Scrapbooks; Decals; Magnetic decals
Goods and ServicesProviding financial information; Providing financial information regarding wealth building for for underserved communities; Providing financial information regarding wealth building for members of a sorority; Charitable fundraising to support Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Charitable fundraising to support Colleges and Universities

Classification Information


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 DateThursday, July 9, 2026
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 DateThursday, July 9, 2026
Primary Code018
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 DateThursday, July 9, 2026
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 9, 2026
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 9, 2026
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, July 9, 2026
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAlpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type54 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressChcago, IL 60637
US

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, July 9, 2026NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, July 9, 2026APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED