FOUNDED 1914 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, April 30, 2004, a trademark application was filed for FOUNDED 1914 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FOUNDED 1914 trademark a serial number of 76590045. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, April 27, 2018. This trademark is owned by Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.. The FOUNDED 1914 trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:

Jewelry, namely, belt buckles made of precious metals, wrist bracelets, ankle bracelets, bracelets made of precious metals, bracelets, jewelry boxes made of precious metals, jewelry cases made of precious metals, brooches, busts made of precious metals, jewelry chains, jewelry lapel pins, watch chains, charms,costume jewelry, cuff links, neck chains, neck tie fasteners, tie pins, tie clips, money clips made of precious metal, candle rings made of precious metal, candleholders made of precious metals, candle snuffers made of precious metals, cigarette lighters made of precious metal, cigarette holders made of precious metals, cigarette cases made of precious metals, clocks, alarm clocks, wall clocks, clocks incorporating a radio, figurines made of precious metal, ear clips, earrings, hat ornaments made of precious metals, necklaces, nut crackers made of precious metals, ornamental lapel pins, ornamental pins, pendants, pocket watches, rings, statutes of precious metals, watch straps, wr...

Photograph albums, coin albums, stamp albums, anniversary books, art pictures, art prints, graphic art reproductions, print art reproductions, general purpose plastic bags, ball point pens, fountain pens, telephone number books, bumper stickers, calendar stands, Calendars, carrying cases for announcement cards, appointment books, pen cases, pencil cases, Christmas cards, telephone directories, fountain pens, gift wrapping paper, ink pens, posters, post cards, paper table linen, loose leaf binders, paper banners, and trivia cards

Clothing, namely, polo shirts, sweat shirts, T-shirts, tank tops, jackets, hats, pants, shoes, socks, jogging suits, shorts, sweat suits, sweat pants, underwear, swim wear, coats, leather coats, bandannas, boots, sweat bands, gym shoes, aerobic shoes, tennis shoes, and walking shoes

Association services, namely, promoting the interests of members of a beneficial fraternal organization.
founded 1914

General Information


Serial Number76590045
Word MarkFOUNDED 1914
Filing DateFriday, April 30, 2004
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, April 27, 2018
Registration Number3295987
Registration DateTuesday, September 25, 2007
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 10, 2007

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesJewelry, namely, belt buckles made of precious metals, wrist bracelets, ankle bracelets, bracelets made of precious metals, bracelets, jewelry boxes made of precious metals, jewelry cases made of precious metals, brooches, busts made of precious metals, jewelry chains, jewelry lapel pins, watch chains, charms,costume jewelry, cuff links, neck chains, neck tie fasteners, tie pins, tie clips, money clips made of precious metal, candle rings made of precious metal, candleholders made of precious metals, candle snuffers made of precious metals, cigarette lighters made of precious metal, cigarette holders made of precious metals, cigarette cases made of precious metals, clocks, alarm clocks, wall clocks, clocks incorporating a radio, figurines made of precious metal, ear clips, earrings, hat ornaments made of precious metals, necklaces, nut crackers made of precious metals, ornamental lapel pins, ornamental pins, pendants, pocket watches, rings, statutes of precious metals, watch straps, wrist watches, watch cases, watch chains, stop watches, chronographs for use as watches, chronometers, watches, and ash trays made of precious metals
Goods and ServicesPhotograph albums, coin albums, stamp albums, anniversary books, art pictures, art prints, graphic art reproductions, print art reproductions, general purpose plastic bags, ball point pens, fountain pens, telephone number books, bumper stickers, calendar stands, Calendars, carrying cases for announcement cards, appointment books, pen cases, pencil cases, Christmas cards, telephone directories, fountain pens, gift wrapping paper, ink pens, posters, post cards, paper table linen, loose leaf binders, paper banners, and trivia cards
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, polo shirts, sweat shirts, T-shirts, tank tops, jackets, hats, pants, shoes, socks, jogging suits, shorts, sweat suits, sweat pants, underwear, swim wear, coats, leather coats, bandannas, boots, sweat bands, gym shoes, aerobic shoes, tennis shoes, and walking shoes
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely, promoting the interests of members of a beneficial fraternal organization.
Transliteration StatementThe design mark contains letters of the Greek Alphabet which are pronounced Phi Beta Sigma.

Classification Information


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, April 27, 2018
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, December 31, 1920
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, December 31, 1920

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, April 27, 2018
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, December 31, 1920
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, December 31, 1920

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 27, 2018
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 31, 1945
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 31, 1945

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 27, 2018
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, December 31, 1920
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, December 31, 1920

Trademark Owner History


Party NamePhi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20011

Party NamePhi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20011

Party NamePhi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20011

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, April 27, 2018CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Sunday, September 25, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 4, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 4, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, February 14, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, March 4, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, February 14, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 25, 2007REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 10, 2007PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 20, 2007NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, June 4, 2007LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Sunday, June 3, 2007APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, May 30, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, May 30, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, May 30, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 22, 2007FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 22, 2007FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 1, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, April 30, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 1, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, May 1, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 30, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 14, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 14, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, February 21, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, February 21, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, February 20, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, January 23, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 2, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 2, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 12, 2006AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Wednesday, July 5, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 5, 2006PETITION GRANTED - RESPONSE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 23, 2006PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED
Thursday, March 30, 2006AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Thursday, March 23, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 23, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 15, 2006UNDELIVERABLE MAIL - NO ACTION TAKEN
Friday, March 10, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, February 23, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, February 6, 2006ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Monday, February 6, 2006ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Thursday, July 28, 2005UNDELIVERABLE MAIL - COURTESY COPY MAILED
Wednesday, July 27, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, July 7, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, July 6, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 15, 2005AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, May 27, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, May 27, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, December 13, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Sunday, December 12, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Sunday, November 28, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 18, 2004NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM