BOB JONES UNIVERSITY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 27, 2002, a trademark application was filed for BOB JONES UNIVERSITY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BOB JONES UNIVERSITY trademark a serial number of 76453461. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, January 23, 2025. This trademark is owned by BOB JONES UNIVERSITY, INC.. The BOB JONES UNIVERSITY trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Metal Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

Education services namely, providing courses of instruction at the college and university undergraduate and graduate level; Education services via correspondence courses at the college and university undergraduate level to enable students to complete their degrees after their studies have been interrupted; Conducting courses of study in practical trades and manual arts namely, conducting courses in aircraft piloting of small aircraft; Conducting seminars in management of Christian schools; Conducting seminars in Christian-based home schooling at grade school through high school levels; Conducting Christian Faith-based Summer camps for high school-age persons; [ Conducting conferences for high school-age persons interested in Christian Ministry; Entertainment services, namely, the development, production, distribution, transmission and broadcast of radio programming for others; For providing live interactive educational courses via satellite for grades K through 12, college undergraduat...

[ CD storage cases; mouse pads; calculators; ] [ sound recordings in the form of CD's featuring music ] [ ; magnets; prerecorded video tapes of live interactive classroom courses ]

[ Umbrellas ] [ ; luggage tags; and leather key chains ]

[ Metal bells; metal piggy banks; metal license plates; metal locks; and general purpose metal storage containers ]

[ Toys, namely, stuffed animals; yo-yo's; airplanes; board games; model cars; toy banks; and Christmas tree ornaments ]

[ Paper weights; binders; folders; coasters made of paper; calendars; note paper and ] [ postcards; ] [ pens; ] [ pencils; ] [ mechanical pencil sharpeners; electric pencil sharpeners; ] [ hymnals; books in the field of history; ] [ letter openers; paper pennants; cardboard storage containers; paper storage containers; ] [ and decals ]

[ Watches; clocks; piggy banks made of precious metal; and jewelry, namely, tie tacks, lapel pins, charms, pendants ]

Clothing, namely, t-shirts, sweatshirts, [ sweaters, ] jackets, [ caps, hats, ties, dress shirts and socks ]

[ Retail store services for audio albums ] [ and cassette tapes ] [ of music and lectures about Christian living ]

[ Salt and pepper shakers; decorative plates; drinking glasses; ] [ cups; mugs; ] [ bottles sold empty; non-metal piggy banks; and ornaments, namely, bells made of glass, porcelain, china or crystal ]

[ Plastic storage drums ]
bob jones university

General Information


Serial Number76453461
Word MarkBOB JONES UNIVERSITY
Filing DateFriday, September 27, 2002
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, January 23, 2025
Registration Number2829330
Registration DateTuesday, April 6, 2004
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 13, 2004

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducation services namely, providing courses of instruction at the college and university undergraduate and graduate level; Education services via correspondence courses at the college and university undergraduate level to enable students to complete their degrees after their studies have been interrupted; Conducting courses of study in practical trades and manual arts namely, conducting courses in aircraft piloting of small aircraft; Conducting seminars in management of Christian schools; Conducting seminars in Christian-based home schooling at grade school through high school levels; Conducting Christian Faith-based Summer camps for high school-age persons; [ Conducting conferences for high school-age persons interested in Christian Ministry; Entertainment services, namely, the development, production, distribution, transmission and broadcast of radio programming for others; For providing live interactive educational courses via satellite for grades K through 12, college undergraduates, college post graduates and adults interested in personal enrichment, excluding courses on biotechnology, medicine, pharmaceutical and intellectual property; Educational services, namely, providing for home schoolers at the secondary school level, courses of instruction, curriculum guidance, enrichment programs, standardized testing, and providing academic course administration services for home schoolers, namely, on-line course registration; Live interactive classroom courses broadcast by satellite for grades K to 12 ]
Goods and Services[ CD storage cases; mouse pads; calculators; ] [ sound recordings in the form of CD's featuring music ] [ ; magnets; prerecorded video tapes of live interactive classroom courses ]
Goods and Services[ Umbrellas ] [ ; luggage tags; and leather key chains ]
Goods and Services[ Metal bells; metal piggy banks; metal license plates; metal locks; and general purpose metal storage containers ]
Goods and Services[ Toys, namely, stuffed animals; yo-yo's; airplanes; board games; model cars; toy banks; and Christmas tree ornaments ]
Goods and Services[ Paper weights; binders; folders; coasters made of paper; calendars; note paper and ] [ postcards; ] [ pens; ] [ pencils; ] [ mechanical pencil sharpeners; electric pencil sharpeners; ] [ hymnals; books in the field of history; ] [ letter openers; paper pennants; cardboard storage containers; paper storage containers; ] [ and decals ]
Goods and Services[ Watches; clocks; piggy banks made of precious metal; and jewelry, namely, tie tacks, lapel pins, charms, pendants ]
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, t-shirts, sweatshirts, [ sweaters, ] jackets, [ caps, hats, ties, dress shirts and socks ]
Goods and Services[ Retail store services for audio albums ] [ and cassette tapes ] [ of music and lectures about Christian living ]
NOT AVAILABLE"UNIVERSITY"
Goods and Services[ Salt and pepper shakers; decorative plates; drinking glasses; ] [ cups; mugs; ] [ bottles sold empty; non-metal piggy banks; and ornaments, namely, bells made of glass, porcelain, china or crystal ]
Goods and Services[ Plastic storage drums ]

Classification Information


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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, April 19, 2010
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, January 23, 2025
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1998

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 4, 2002
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1946
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1946

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 29, 2014
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

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, January 23, 2025
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, July 31, 1999
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, July 31, 1999

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 29, 2014
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, July 31, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, July 31, 1997

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, January 23, 2025
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, January 23, 2025
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, April 19, 2010
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, January 23, 2025
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1976
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1976

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 4, 2002
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1949
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1949

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBJU, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGREENVILLE, SC 29609

Party NameBJU EDUCATION GROUP, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGREENVILLE, SC 29609

Party NameBOB JONES UNIVERSITY, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGreenville, SC 29614

Party NameBOB JONES UNIVERSITY, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGreenville, SC 29614

Party NameBOB JONES UNIVERSITY, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressGreenville, SC 29614

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, February 14, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 21, 2003NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, July 28, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, November 14, 2003APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 24, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, April 6, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 6, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, July 28, 2003CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 17, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, January 13, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 6, 2004REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 19, 2010REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, August 7, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 13, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, April 19, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, August 23, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, August 29, 2014REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, August 29, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, August 29, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, August 29, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - MAILED
Tuesday, October 1, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, January 23, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, January 23, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, January 23, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, January 23, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, January 23, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF PARTIAL SEC. 8 & 9 EMAILED
Wednesday, April 17, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP