BLACK GIRL SPEAKS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 14, 2010, a trademark application was filed for BLACK GIRL SPEAKS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BLACK GIRL SPEAKS trademark a serial number of 85084856. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, October 6, 2017. This trademark is owned by B.G.S. Productions, Inc.. The BLACK GIRL SPEAKS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Digital media, namely, DVDs, CDs and downloadable audio and video files featuring dramatic performances, music, poetry, speeches and seminar materials

Posters; Publications, namely, articles, books, booklets, magazines and workbooks in the fields of creative expression, empowerment and personal development

Education services, namely, providing dramatic performances, live performances, seminars and workshops in the fields of creative expression, empowerment and personal development; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing a volunteer program featuring recreational activities, literacy training, art events, and sporting events for children in foster care; Entertainment in the nature of live stage performances in the nature of plays, dance, poetry, musical performances or lecture for hire in the field of creative expression, empowerment or personal development by an individual
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General Information


Serial Number85084856
Word MarkBLACK GIRL SPEAKS
Filing DateWednesday, July 14, 2010
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, October 6, 2017
Registration Number3925585
Registration DateTuesday, March 1, 2011
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 14, 2010

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of an outline of a silhouette of a woman's face in profile with the words "BLACK GIRL SPEAKS" coming out of her mouth.
Goods and ServicesDigital media, namely, DVDs, CDs and downloadable audio and video files featuring dramatic performances, music, poetry, speeches and seminar materials
Goods and ServicesPosters; Publications, namely, articles, books, booklets, magazines and workbooks in the fields of creative expression, empowerment and personal development
Goods and ServicesEducation services, namely, providing dramatic performances, live performances, seminars and workshops in the fields of creative expression, empowerment and personal development; Educational and entertainment services, namely, providing a volunteer program featuring recreational activities, literacy training, art events, and sporting events for children in foster care; Entertainment in the nature of live stage performances in the nature of plays, dance, poetry, musical performances or lecture for hire in the field of creative expression, empowerment or personal development by an individual

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 2017
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 12, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 12, 2005

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 2017
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 12, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 12, 2005

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 2017
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 12, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 12, 2005

Trademark Owner History


Party NameB.G.S. Productions, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTampa, FL 33608

Party NameB.G.S. Productions, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTampa, FL 33608

Party NameB.G.S. Productions, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressTampa, FL 33608

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, October 6, 2017CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Tuesday, March 1, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 14, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 14, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 9, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, November 9, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, October 27, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 27, 2010EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, October 27, 2010NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 27, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 27, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, October 26, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, July 21, 2010NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, July 20, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Saturday, July 17, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM