BLACK FREEDOM FUND Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, January 15, 2025, a trademark application was filed for BLACK FREEDOM FUND with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BLACK FREEDOM FUND trademark a serial number of 98964831. The federal status of this trademark filing is RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED as of Thursday, October 16, 2025. This trademark is owned by Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The BLACK FREEDOM FUND trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Insurance & Financial Services categories with the following description:

Coffee mugs

Clothing, namely, sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants, hats, shorts, jerseys, and beanies

Printed publications, namely, informational and training materials consisting of manuals, flyers, brochures and booklets in the field of philanthropy and grants; envelopes; Paper folders; Paper notebooks; pens; pencils

Tote bags

Charitable fundraising services; philanthropic services, namely, monetary donations to grantees serving the socio-economic, educational, political and legal needs of Black communities and investing in programs and initiative to promote racial justice; Administering monetary charitable contributions to grantees serving the socio-economic, educational, political and legal needs of Black communities

Charitable services, namely, coordination of resources to promote racial justice and freedom for Black communities; charitable services, namely, developing and implementing programs and initiatives to promote racial justice
black freedom fund

General Information


Serial Number98964831
Word MarkBLACK FREEDOM FUND
Filing DateWednesday, January 15, 2025
Status661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED
Status DateThursday, October 16, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesCoffee mugs
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, sweatshirts, hoodies, t-shirts, sweatpants, hats, shorts, jerseys, and beanies
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications, namely, informational and training materials consisting of manuals, flyers, brochures and booklets in the field of philanthropy and grants; envelopes; Paper folders; Paper notebooks; pens; pencils
Goods and ServicesTote bags
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the words "BLACK FREEDOM FUND" in stylized font in a stacked formation with the word "BLACK" over "FREEDOM" over "FUND".
Goods and ServicesCharitable fundraising services; philanthropic services, namely, monetary donations to grantees serving the socio-economic, educational, political and legal needs of Black communities and investing in programs and initiative to promote racial justice; Administering monetary charitable contributions to grantees serving the socio-economic, educational, political and legal needs of Black communities
Goods and ServicesCharitable services, namely, coordination of resources to promote racial justice and freedom for Black communities; charitable services, namely, developing and implementing programs and initiatives to promote racial justice

Classification Information


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 DateWednesday, January 15, 2025
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateWednesday, January 15, 2025
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateWednesday, January 15, 2025
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 15, 2025
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 15, 2025
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 15, 2025
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBLACK FREEDOM FUND
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type58 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressLOS ANGELES, CA 90012

Party NameSilicon Valley Community Foundation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMountain View, CA 94041

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 15, 2025NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Saturday, May 24, 2025NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, June 4, 2025ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 4, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 4, 2025NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 4, 2025NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, August 14, 2025AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, September 2, 2025APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 2, 2025APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Thursday, October 16, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 16, 2025CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, October 16, 2025TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED