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 76979154. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 18 as of Friday, July 8, 2022. This trademark is owned by Sturgis Area Chamber of Commerce. The BLACK HILLS trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Hand Tool Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

[ Computer mouse pads, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]

Hand tools, namely, sidearm knives, and knives made of precious metal, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

Book bags, shoulder bags, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

Metal license plates, non-luminous and non-mechanical metal signs, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

[ Paper and plastic gift bags; all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]

Non-monetary coins, medallions, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

Head bands, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally

Catalog, retail store, wholesale store services featuring a variety of general merchandise and products
black hills

General Information


Serial Number76979154
Word MarkBLACK HILLS
Filing DateTuesday, January 30, 2001
Status713 - CANCELLED - SECTION 18
Status DateFriday, July 8, 2022
Registration Number4301562
Registration DateTuesday, March 12, 2013
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 3, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Computer mouse pads, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the Statement, line 1, "SOUTH CAROLINA" should be deleted, and, "SOUTH DAKOTA" should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesHand tools, namely, sidearm knives, and knives made of precious metal, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and ServicesBook bags, shoulder bags, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and ServicesMetal license plates, non-luminous and non-mechanical metal signs, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and Services[ Paper and plastic gift bags; all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally ]
Goods and ServicesNon-monetary coins, medallions, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and ServicesHead bands, all of the aforementioned goods relating to the STURGIS motorcycle rally
Goods and ServicesCatalog, retail store, wholesale store services featuring a variety of general merchandise and products

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 CodeC - Sec. 18 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateWednesday, January 12, 2022
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 31, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 31, 1996

International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status CodeC - Sec. 18 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateWednesday, January 12, 2022
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, May 31, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, May 31, 1990

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, July 26, 2018
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, May 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, May 31, 2012

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 CodeC - Sec. 18 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateWednesday, January 12, 2022
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, April 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, April 30, 2002

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, July 26, 2018
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, August 31, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, August 31, 2005

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 CodeC - Sec. 18 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateWednesday, January 12, 2022
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, May 31, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, May 31, 2012

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status CodeC - Sec. 18 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateWednesday, January 12, 2022
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 2010

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeC - Sec. 18 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateWednesday, January 12, 2022
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 2010

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, July 8, 2022CANCELLED SECTION 18-TOTAL
Saturday, March 12, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, January 13, 2022TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS
Thursday, January 13, 2022CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Wednesday, January 12, 2022CANCELLED SECTION 18-PARTIAL
Thursday, January 6, 2022CANCELLATION GRANTED NO. 999999
Wednesday, April 24, 2019CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Thursday, July 26, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, July 26, 2018REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, July 20, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 10, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, March 12, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, March 2, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, October 7, 2016CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Wednesday, July 20, 2016TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 12, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, February 2, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Friday, February 1, 2013LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, February 1, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, January 25, 2013ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, September 14, 2012NOTICE OF DIVIDED TRADEMARK APPLICATION MAILED
Monday, September 10, 2012STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, September 6, 2012USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, September 10, 2012DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, September 10, 2012DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, September 6, 2012TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 6, 2012TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 13, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, March 12, 2012SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Saturday, March 3, 2012SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Saturday, March 3, 2012TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 14, 2011NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 13, 2011SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 6, 2011SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, September 6, 2011TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 6, 2011APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, September 6, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Saturday, August 20, 2011TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 28, 2011NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, January 28, 2011CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED
Thursday, January 27, 2011SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, January 13, 2011SOU EXTENSION 1 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 EXTENSION 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