BE A HERO FOR A HERO Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 29, 2018, a trademark application was filed for BE A HERO FOR A HERO with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BE A HERO FOR A HERO trademark a serial number of 88173435. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, December 10, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Independence Fund, Inc.. The BE A HERO FOR A HERO trademark is filed in the Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Providing personal support services for caregivers for wounded veterans, namely, emotional support, personal care, companionship, providing assistance with filling out forms for veteran's benefits, and coordination of necessary services

Charitable services, namely, providing all-terrain wheelchairs and adaptive bicycles to wounded veterans

Entertainment services in the nature of arranging and conducting sports competitions; educational services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops, presentations and retreats dealing with issues of concern for caregivers for wounded veterans

Charitable fundraising services for wounded veterans and families of wounded veterans; providing personal support services for caregivers for wounded veterans, namely, providing information on veteran's healthcare benefits

Charitable services, namely, promoting the interests of veterans and military families through public advocacy
be a hero for a hero

General Information


Serial Number88173435
Word MarkBE A HERO FOR A HERO
Filing DateMonday, October 29, 2018
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, December 10, 2025
Registration Number5849091
Registration DateTuesday, September 3, 2019
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 21, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding personal support services for caregivers for wounded veterans, namely, emotional support, personal care, companionship, providing assistance with filling out forms for veteran's benefits, and coordination of necessary services
Goods and ServicesCharitable services, namely, providing all-terrain wheelchairs and adaptive bicycles to wounded veterans
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services in the nature of arranging and conducting sports competitions; educational services, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops, presentations and retreats dealing with issues of concern for caregivers for wounded veterans
Goods and ServicesCharitable fundraising services for wounded veterans and families of wounded veterans; providing personal support services for caregivers for wounded veterans, namely, providing information on veteran's healthcare benefits
Goods and ServicesCharitable services, namely, promoting the interests of veterans and military families through public advocacy

Classification Information


International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 13, 2018
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 2016

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 13, 2018
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 2016

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 13, 2018
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 2016

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 13, 2018
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 2016

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, November 13, 2018
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 2016

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Independence Fund, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCharlotte, NC 28204

Party NameThe Independence Fund, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCharlotte, NC 28216

Party NameThe Independence Fund, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressCharlotte, NC 28216

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, November 1, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, November 13, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, January 15, 2019TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 15, 2019TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Tuesday, February 5, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, February 12, 2019PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, February 12, 2019PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 12, 2019NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, March 21, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 21, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 22, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, March 25, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 12, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, May 1, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 21, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 21, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 28, 2019EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Monday, June 17, 2019TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 2, 2019ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Friday, July 5, 2019POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Wednesday, July 31, 2019EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
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
Wednesday, December 10, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, December 10, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED