ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY A EST. 1915 ASALH CARTER G. WOODSON, FOUNDER FOUNDERS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, August 22, 2017, a trademark application was filed for ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY A EST. 1915 ASALH CARTER G. WOODSON, FOUNDER FOUNDERS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY A EST. 1915 ASALH CARTER G. WOODSON, FOUNDER FOUNDERS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH trademark a serial number of 87579072. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Monday, March 10, 2025. This trademark is owned by Association for the Study of African American Life and History. The ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY A EST. 1915 ASALH CARTER G. WOODSON, FOUNDER FOUNDERS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

organization and hosting of events for cultural and educational purposes; educational services, namely, providing educational speakers in the field of African American life, history, and culture; educational services, namely, conducting seminars, lectures, and workshops in the field of African American life, history, and culture; publication of printed matter

promoting public awareness of African American life, history, and culture; promoting public awareness of African American life, history, and culture through a national monthly event
association for the study of african american life and history a est. 1915 asalh carter g. woodson, founder founders of black history month

General Information


Serial Number87579072
Word MarkASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY A EST. 1915 ASALH CARTER G. WOODSON, FOUNDER FOUNDERS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Filing DateTuesday, August 22, 2017
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateMonday, March 10, 2025
Registration Number5559022
Registration DateTuesday, September 11, 2018
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 26, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesorganization and hosting of events for cultural and educational purposes; educational services, namely, providing educational speakers in the field of African American life, history, and culture; educational services, namely, conducting seminars, lectures, and workshops in the field of African American life, history, and culture; publication of printed matter
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a white, capital letter "A" with the wording "EST. 1915"written in dark gold on the center line of the "A", and the wording "ASALH"above "CARTER G. WOODSON, FOUNDER" positioned beneath the letter "A" all in white lettering, all of which is positioned on a dark gold and light gold background which forms a circle, which has a double outline, the inner outline in dark gold and the outer outline in tan which is then surrounded by a thick white border with the wording "ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OFAFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY" positioned along the upper left corner of the white border in a dark gold font, and the wording "THEFOUNDERS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH" is positioned along the lower right corner of the white border in a dark gold font. A cursive letter "L" is positioned in the upper right and lower left corners of the white border in dark gold. The white border is surrounded by a border which transitions between light gold and dark gold.
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT In the statement, Column , line 17, through line 28, is deleted, and "The mark consists of a white, capital letter "A" with the wording "EST. 1915"written in dark gold on the center line of the "A", and the wording "ASALH"above "CARTER G. WOODSON, FOUNDER" positioned beneath the letter "A" all in white lettering, all of which is positioned on a dark gold and light gold background which forms a circle, which has a double outline, the inner outline in dark gold and the outer outline in tan which is then surrounded by a thick white border with the wording "ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OFAFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY" positioned along the upper left corner of the white border in a dark gold font, and the wording "THEFOUNDERS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH" is positioned along the lower right corner of the white border in a dark gold font. A cursive letter "L" is positioned in the upper right and lower left corners of the white border in dark gold. The white border is surrounded by a border which transitions between light gold and dark gold." is inserted.
Pseudo MarkFOUNDER THE FOUNDERS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Pseudo MarkASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY A ESTABLISHED NINETEEN FIFTEEN ASALH CARTER G. WOODSON
Section 2(f) Limitation Statement"ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE AND HISTORY"
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) dark gold, light gold, tan and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Servicespromoting public awareness of African American life, history, and culture; promoting public awareness of African American life, history, and culture through a national monthly event
NOT AVAILABLE"ASSOCIATION" AND "EST. 1915" AND "THE FOUNDERS OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH" AND "FOUNDER"

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 28, 2017
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 30, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 30, 2017

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, August 28, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 30, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 30, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameAssociation for the Study of African American Life and History
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20059

Party NameAssociation for the Study of African American Life and History
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20059

Party NameAssociation for the Study of African American Life and History
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWashington, DC 20059

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, August 25, 2017NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Monday, August 28, 2017NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, August 29, 2017NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 28, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 28, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 28, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 28, 2017COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Tuesday, November 28, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Thursday, December 21, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 21, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, December 21, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 22, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 11, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, January 11, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 12, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 23, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, February 2, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, February 2, 2018NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, February 2, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, May 21, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, May 21, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 21, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 23, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 23, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 23, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, May 23, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 6, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 26, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 26, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 11, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 11, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Sunday, February 23, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, March 10, 2025AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Monday, March 10, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, March 10, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED