BLACK HILLS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, January 30, 2001, a trademark application was filed for BLACK HILLS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BLACK HILLS trademark a serial number of 76979109. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 12, 2021. This trademark is owned by Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce. The BLACK HILLS trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Firearm Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Light Beverage Products, Wines & Spirits, Smoker's Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ Metal key rings, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]

[ Sunglasses, ] magnets [ and protective helmets], all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

[ Firearms, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]

[ Jewelry and ] clocks, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

[ Pens; and paper goods and ] printed matter, namely, posters; bumper stickers; decals; iron-on and plastic transfers; window stickers; [ note pads; ] mounted photographs; unmounted photographs; prints, namely, color prints, photographic prints, and pictorial prints; paper and plastic bags for packaging; and postcards; all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

Non-metal key rings [ and jewelry boxes not of metal], all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

Glassware, namely, shot glasses, drinking glasses, drinking cups, and drinking mugs; insulating sleeve holders made of rubber, plastic or foam for beverage cans; insulating sleeve holders made of rubber, plastic or foam for beverage bottles; coasters not of paper and not being table linen; [ bottle openers; ] and beer steins; all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

Cloth flags [ and quilts ], all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

Clothing, namely, shirts, T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts, sleeveless T-shirts, denim shirts, henley shirts, knit shirts, sport shirts, golf shirts, jackets, coats, tank tops, polo shirts, sweatshirts, pullovers, women's tops, chemises, cloth wraps, head wear, bandannas, caps, cloth headwraps, hats, scarves, belts, [ chaps, ] gloves [, and sun visors ], all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

Cloth and embroidered patches for clothing, ornamental cloth patches, [ hat pins for securing hats, belt buckles not of precious metal, ] and novelty pins, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

[ Christmas tree ornaments and gaming chips, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]

[ Bottled water and beer, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]

[ Distilled liquor, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]

[ Ashtrays not of precious metal and ] cigarette lighters not of precious metal, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

Promoting sports competitions and conducting events of others, namely, motorcycle and vehicle rallies, exhibits, and competitions; promoting economic development in the city of Sturgis and the Black Hills area of South Dakota and Wyoming; and on-line retail store services

Entertainment services in the nature of organizing, sponsoring, and conducting a motorcycle and vehicle exhibitions and rallies
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General Information


Serial Number76979109
Word MarkBLACK HILLS
Filing DateTuesday, January 30, 2001
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Registration Number3955170
Registration DateTuesday, May 3, 2011
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 3, 2002

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the Statement, Page 3, lines 2-4, "; AND ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES IN THE NATURE OF ORGANIZING, SPONSORING AND CONDUCTING CIVIC PRODUCTIONS AND LIVE MUSIC CONCERTS" should be deleted.
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 1-4, are deleted, and STURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY, INC. (South Dakota Non-profit Economic Development Corp.) 1612 Junction Ave., Suite 4 Sturgis, South Dakota 57785 should be inserted.
Goods and Services[ Metal key rings, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]
Goods and Services[ Sunglasses, ] magnets [ and protective helmets], all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and Services[ Firearms, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]
Goods and Services[ Jewelry and ] clocks, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and Services[ Pens; and paper goods and ] printed matter, namely, posters; bumper stickers; decals; iron-on and plastic transfers; window stickers; [ note pads; ] mounted photographs; unmounted photographs; prints, namely, color prints, photographic prints, and pictorial prints; paper and plastic bags for packaging; and postcards; all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and ServicesNon-metal key rings [ and jewelry boxes not of metal], all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and ServicesGlassware, namely, shot glasses, drinking glasses, drinking cups, and drinking mugs; insulating sleeve holders made of rubber, plastic or foam for beverage cans; insulating sleeve holders made of rubber, plastic or foam for beverage bottles; coasters not of paper and not being table linen; [ bottle openers; ] and beer steins; all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and ServicesCloth flags [ and quilts ], all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts, T-shirts, long sleeve T-shirts, sleeveless T-shirts, denim shirts, henley shirts, knit shirts, sport shirts, golf shirts, jackets, coats, tank tops, polo shirts, sweatshirts, pullovers, women's tops, chemises, cloth wraps, head wear, bandannas, caps, cloth headwraps, hats, scarves, belts, [ chaps, ] gloves [, and sun visors ], all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and ServicesCloth and embroidered patches for clothing, ornamental cloth patches, [ hat pins for securing hats, belt buckles not of precious metal, ] and novelty pins, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and Services[ Christmas tree ornaments and gaming chips, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]
Goods and Services[ Bottled water and beer, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]
Goods and Services[ Distilled liquor, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]
Goods and Services[ Ashtrays not of precious metal and ] cigarette lighters not of precious metal, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and ServicesPromoting sports competitions and conducting events of others, namely, motorcycle and vehicle rallies, exhibits, and competitions; promoting economic development in the city of Sturgis and the Black Hills area of South Dakota and Wyoming; and on-line retail store services
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services in the nature of organizing, sponsoring, and conducting a motorcycle and vehicle exhibitions and rallies

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 31, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 31, 2006

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, November 12, 2021
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 31, 1995

International Class013 - Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks.
US Class Codes002, 009
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code013
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 30, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 30, 1998

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 2010

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, November 12, 2021
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 31, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 31, 1987

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, August 31, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, August 31, 2002

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 31, 1995

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 30, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 30, 2004

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 1986
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 1986

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, August 31, 1986
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, August 31, 1986

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 30, 2001

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 30, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 30, 2005

International Class033 - Alcoholic beverages (except beers).
US Class Codes047, 049
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code033
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, June 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 2002

International Class034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.
US Class Codes002, 008, 009, 017
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code034
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 30, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 30, 2007

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 12, 2021
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, June 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 2002

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, November 12, 2021
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, June 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, June 30, 2002

Trademark Owner History


Party NameSTURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSturgis, SD 57785

Party NameSTURGIS MOTORCYCLE RALLY, INC.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSturgis, SD 57785

Party NameSturgis Area Chamber of Commerce
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSturgis, SD 57785

Party NameSturgis Area Chamber of Commerce
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSturgis, SD 57785

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 12, 2021CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Sunday, May 3, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, March 2, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, May 8, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Monday, May 8, 2017REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, May 8, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, April 21, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 12, 2016CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, October 10, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, July 20, 2016TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 3, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 26, 2011CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Saturday, August 20, 2011ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Saturday, August 20, 2011TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, June 9, 2011CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Friday, May 27, 2011SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Thursday, June 2, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, May 27, 2011TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 3, 2011REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, March 26, 2011NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Friday, March 25, 2011LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, March 24, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, March 22, 2011ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, February 1, 2011NOTICE OF DIVIDED TRADEMARK APPLICATION MAILED
Thursday, January 27, 2011STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, January 13, 2011USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, January 27, 2011DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, January 13, 2011DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, January 13, 2011TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 13, 2011TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 6, 2010APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, October 1, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 7, 2010PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 7, 2010NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, July 28, 2010ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Tuesday, July 27, 2010OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Tuesday, July 27, 2010OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Tuesday, July 27, 2010OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Tuesday, July 27, 2010OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Tuesday, July 27, 2010TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS
Tuesday, July 27, 2010OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Tuesday, July 27, 2010OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Tuesday, December 9, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, December 9, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, June 8, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 7, 2003OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Wednesday, March 5, 2003OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Wednesday, March 5, 2003OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Tuesday, September 3, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 14, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, February 25, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 2, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 8, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 2, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, April 20, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER