BAD BRAINS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 22, 2019, a trademark application was filed for BAD BRAINS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BAD BRAINS trademark a serial number of 88312770. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, December 11, 2025. The BAD BRAINS trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material 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:

[ Promotional merchandise, namely, skateboard decks ]

[ Promotional merchandise, namely, key chains ]

[ Ornamental novelty pins ]

[ Promotional merchandise, namely, posters ]

[ Promotional merchandise, namely, mugs ]

[ Promotional merchandise, namely, tapestries of textile ]

Promotional merchandise, namely, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, headwear
bad brains

General Information


Serial Number88312770
Word MarkBAD BRAINS
Filing DateFriday, February 22, 2019
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, December 11, 2025
Registration Number5850574
Registration DateTuesday, September 3, 2019
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 18, 2019

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Promotional merchandise, namely, skateboard decks ]
Goods and Services[ Promotional merchandise, namely, key chains ]
Goods and Services[ Ornamental novelty pins ]
Goods and Services[ Promotional merchandise, namely, posters ]
Goods and Services[ Promotional merchandise, namely, mugs ]
Goods and Services[ Promotional merchandise, namely, tapestries of textile ]
Goods and ServicesPromotional merchandise, namely, shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, pants, headwear
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "BAD BRAINS" in stylized font.

Classification Information


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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, December 11, 2025
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 2017

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, December 11, 2025
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 2017

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, December 11, 2025
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 2017

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, December 11, 2025
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 2017

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, March 14, 2019
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 1986
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 1986

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, December 11, 2025
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 2017

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, December 11, 2025
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressWillow, NY 12495

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressWillow, NY 12495

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressWillow, NY 12495

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 26, 2019NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, March 14, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, May 2, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, May 9, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Thursday, May 9, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 9, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, May 10, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, May 10, 2019COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED
Friday, May 10, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, May 10, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, May 11, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, May 13, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 29, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 18, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 18, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 3, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 3, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 3, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, December 11, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, December 11, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, December 11, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED