BIG EAST Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, January 31, 2001, a trademark application was filed for BIG EAST with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BIG EAST trademark a serial number of 76203378. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, June 30, 2023. This trademark is owned by Big East Conference, The. The BIG EAST trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

entertainment services, namely, presenting, sponsoring and coordinating the presentation of athletic events, competitions and contests; online computer services, namely, providing information, news and scores in the field of sports

gym bags, sports bags and tote bags

toys, games and athletic equipment, namely, volleyballs, baseballs, footballs, golf balls, basketballs, hockey pucks, flying discs, board games, and action skill games

publications, namely, books, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, magazines, handbooks, manuals, programs, media guides, and preseason preview guides for sporting events

jewelry, namely, lapel pins, tie pins, rings, necklaces, bracelets and cuff links

clothing, namely, shirts, pants, sweatpants, sweatshirts, hats, sweaters, jerseys, warm-ups, shorts, jackets, infantwear, sleepwear, shoes, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks

beverageware, namely, coffee mugs, drinking glasses and coasters

association services, namely, promoting the interests of member institutions participating in various sports attractions
big east

General Information


Serial Number76203378
Word MarkBIG EAST
Filing DateWednesday, January 31, 2001
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, June 30, 2023
Registration Number2676498
Registration DateTuesday, January 21, 2003
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 29, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesentertainment services, namely, presenting, sponsoring and coordinating the presentation of athletic events, competitions and contests; online computer services, namely, providing information, news and scores in the field of sports
Goods and Servicesgym bags, sports bags and tote bags
Goods and Servicestoys, games and athletic equipment, namely, volleyballs, baseballs, footballs, golf balls, basketballs, hockey pucks, flying discs, board games, and action skill games
Goods and Servicespublications, namely, books, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, magazines, handbooks, manuals, programs, media guides, and preseason preview guides for sporting events
Goods and Servicesjewelry, namely, lapel pins, tie pins, rings, necklaces, bracelets and cuff links
Goods and Servicesclothing, namely, shirts, pants, sweatpants, sweatshirts, hats, sweaters, jerseys, warm-ups, shorts, jackets, infantwear, sleepwear, shoes, gloves, mittens, scarves, and socks
Goods and Servicesbeverageware, namely, coffee mugs, drinking glasses and coasters
Goods and Servicesassociation services, namely, promoting the interests of member institutions participating in various sports attractions

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 15, 2001
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 29, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 29, 1980

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, February 15, 2001
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1979
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1979

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, February 15, 2001
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1979
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1979

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 15, 2001
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1979
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1979

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 15, 2001
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1979
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1979

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 15, 2001
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1979
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1979

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 15, 2001
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 29, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 29, 1980

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 15, 2001
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 31, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, July 31, 1997

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNBEC, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19808

Party NameBig East Conference, The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressProvidence, RI 02903

Party NameBig East Conference, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressProvidence, RI 02903

Party NameBig East Conference, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressProvidence, RI 02903

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 30, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, June 30, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, June 30, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Friday, June 30, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, December 6, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, January 21, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 2, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, July 17, 2013AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, January 24, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, January 24, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, January 24, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, January 22, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 2, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 23, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, September 19, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 4, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, January 21, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 29, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 9, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, March 29, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 22, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, September 28, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 15, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, June 11, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, June 4, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER