BET Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Monday, February 1, 1988, a trademark application was filed for BET with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BET trademark a serial number of 73708949. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, December 20, 2017. This trademark is owned by BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION, INC.. The BET trademark is filed in the Communication Services and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

PRODUCTION AND SHOWS FOR CABLE TELEVISION

CABLE TELEVISION BROADCASTING SERVICES
bet

General Information

Serial Number73708949
Word MarkBET
Filing DateMonday, February 1, 1988
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, December 20, 2017
Registration Number1511259
Registration DateTuesday, November 1, 1988
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 9, 1988

Trademark Statements

Goods and ServicesPRODUCTION AND SHOWS FOR CABLE TELEVISION
Goods and ServicesCABLE TELEVISION BROADCASTING SERVICES

Classification Information

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 8, 1988
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 25, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 25, 1980
International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 8, 1988
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 25, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 25, 1980

Trademark Owner History

Party NameBLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10036
Party NameBLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20007
Party NameBLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20007
Party NameBLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20007

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Friday, May 20, 1988EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, June 17, 1988APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 17, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, November 24, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, July 8, 1988NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 9, 1988PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 1, 1988REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 6, 1993REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, March 15, 1994REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, January 9, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 24, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 24, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, October 24, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, November 27, 2017TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 20, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 26, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, February 24, 2009REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, November 1, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, November 27, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 11, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, September 11, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 11, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 11, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, September 11, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, December 20, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 20, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, December 20, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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