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 98978786. The federal status of this trademark filing is EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING as of Friday, June 5, 2026. This trademark is owned by Silicon Valley Community Foundation. The BLACK FREEDOM FUND trademark is filed in the Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

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

Coffee mugs

Tote bags
black freedom fund

General Information


Serial Number98978786
Word MarkBLACK FREEDOM FUND
Filing DateWednesday, January 15, 2025
Status760 - EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING
Status DateFriday, June 5, 2026
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 ServicesClothing, namely, sweatshirts, hoodies, T-shirts, sweatpants, hats, shorts, jerseys, and beanies
Goods and ServicesCoffee mugs
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".

Classification Information


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

Trademark Owner History


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

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

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
Monday, December 8, 2025FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Monday, December 8, 2025FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, December 8, 2025NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, March 4, 2026APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 4, 2026APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Wednesday, March 4, 2026TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 4, 2026CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 4, 2026TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, April 10, 2026ACTION REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED COUNTED NOT MAILED
Friday, April 10, 2026ACTION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED E-MAILED
Friday, April 10, 2026NOTIFICATION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED
Monday, April 20, 2026TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Monday, April 20, 2026CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 20, 2026TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, April 20, 2026TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Thursday, April 23, 2026ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, June 5, 2026EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Friday, June 5, 2026EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Friday, June 5, 2026JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Wednesday, June 17, 2026CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, April 20, 2026DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, July 20, 2026DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE