BLACK LIVES MATTER D.C. Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, a trademark application was filed for BLACK LIVES MATTER D.C. with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BLACK LIVES MATTER D.C. trademark a serial number of 90386055. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION as of Tuesday, February 13, 2024. This trademark is owned by BLM DC, Inc.. The BLACK LIVES MATTER D.C. trademark is filed in the Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, and Embroidery & Fancy Goods categories with the following description:

Canvas shopping bags

Buttons; Campaign buttons

Wearable garments and clothing, namely, shirts
black lives matter d.c.

General Information


Serial Number90386055
Word MarkBLACK LIVES MATTER D.C.
Filing DateWednesday, December 16, 2020
Status686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Status DateTuesday, February 13, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 13, 2024

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of an outline of a map of the District of Columbia filled in yellow. There are two horizontal black stripes running across the map. The first black strip contains the words "BLACK LIVES MATTER" in yellow. The second black stripe has the initials "D.C." in yellow. There are three black stars running horizontally above the topmost black stripe.
Goods and ServicesCanvas shopping bags
Goods and ServicesButtons; Campaign buttons
Pseudo MarkBLACK LIVES MATTER DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Goods and ServicesWearable garments and clothing, namely, shirts
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) yellow, and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"BLACK LIVES MATTER" AND "DC" AND THE GEOGRAPHICAL OUTLINE OF WASHINGTON, D.C.

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 DateThursday, February 25, 2021
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 15, 2020
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 15, 2020

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 25, 2021
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 1, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 1, 2018

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, February 25, 2021
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 15, 2020
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 15, 2020

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBLM DC, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20020

Party NameBLM DC, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20020

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 13, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 13, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 24, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, January 8, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 12, 2023SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Tuesday, October 24, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 24, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 24, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 12, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 12, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, April 12, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, March 20, 2023REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Tuesday, August 2, 2022REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Friday, January 28, 2022NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, January 28, 2022LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, January 28, 2022SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Monday, January 24, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, January 24, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, January 24, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 29, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, December 29, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 29, 2021ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, December 27, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Saturday, December 4, 2021NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Saturday, December 4, 2021LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Saturday, December 4, 2021SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Saturday, October 30, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, October 29, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 29, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, May 28, 2021NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, May 28, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, May 28, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, May 27, 2021NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 27, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 27, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 19, 2021ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 26, 2021NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, February 25, 2021NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, December 19, 2020NEW APPLICATION ENTERED