| Serial Number | 97931179 |
| Word Mark | BLACK WOMEN ABROAD |
| Filing Date | Thursday, May 11, 2023 |
| Status | 760 - EX PARTE APPEAL PENDING |
| Status Date | Thursday, January 2, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Goods and Services | providing a website featuring blogs and non-downloadable publications in the nature of journals in the field of travel |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized wording "BLACK WOMEN ABROAD" appearing in an arc above a stylized circular Afro hairstyle design. In the center of the circular design are silhouettes of two opposing female heads forming a stylized design of the continent of Africa. |
| Goods and Services | Travel guide and travel information services; travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for transportation |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | BLACK WOMEN ABROAD has become distinctive of the goods/services, as demonstrated by the attached evidence. BLACK WOMEN ABROAD has become distinctive of the goods/services through the applicant's substantially exclusive and continuous use of the mark in commerce that the U.S. Congress may lawfully regulate for at least the five years immediately before the date of this statement. |
| Goods and Services | financial administration of a scholarship program that promotes education through the granting of scholarships |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Travel agency services, namely, making reservations and bookings for temporary lodging |
| International Class | 036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, June 10, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 21, 1999 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, November 9, 2017 |
| International Class | 039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 105 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, June 10, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 039 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 21, 1999 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, November 9, 2017 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Saturday, June 10, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 21, 1999 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, November 9, 2017 |
| International Class | 043 - Services for providing food and drink; temporary accommodations. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, August 9, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 043 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, January 21, 1999 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, November 9, 2017 |
| Party Name | Black Women Abroad, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Annapolis, MD 21401 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, May 15, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Saturday, June 10, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, June 13, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 12, 2023 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Friday, February 9, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, February 9, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, February 9, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 9, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Thursday, May 9, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, August 9, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 3, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED |
| Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY |
| Thursday, January 2, 2025 | ACTION REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED COUNTED NOT MAILED |
| Thursday, January 2, 2025 | ACTION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 2, 2025 | NOTIFICATION FOR REQ FOR RECON DENIED NO APPEAL FILED |