FOUNDED 1914 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 21, 2018, 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 88126692. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, May 5, 2020. 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:

Photograph albums, coin albums, stamp albums, anniversary books, namely, books about the history of a fraternal organization; 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, gift wrapping paper, ink pens, posters, post cards, paper table linen, loose leaf binders, paper banners, and trivia cards; money clips made of precious metal

Jewelry, namely, 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, jewelry charms, costume jewelry, cuff links, neck chains, neck tie fasteners, tie pins, tie clips, clocks, alarm clocks, wall clocks, clocks incorporating a radio, figurines made of precious metal, ear clips, earrings, hat ornaments, namely, hat jewelry, made of precious metals, necklaces, ornamental lapel pins, ornamental jewelry pins, pendants, pocket watches, rings, statues of precious metals, watch straps, wrist watches, watch cases being parts of watches, Cases adapted for holding watches; watch chains, stop watches, chronographs for use as watches, chronometers, watches

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 Number88126692
Word MarkFOUNDED 1914
Filing DateFriday, September 21, 2018
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, May 5, 2020
Registration Number6045005
Registration DateTuesday, May 5, 2020
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 18, 2020

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a crest with an arch on top and a ribbon on the bottom. The Greek characters Phi Beta Sigma, and the wording "FOUNDED 1914", are superimposed on the ribbon. A bird, and a series of straight lines forming a semi-circle appear on the arch. The crest contains depictions of an ax, two shaking hands, three stars, and three books.
Goods and ServicesPhotograph albums, coin albums, stamp albums, anniversary books, namely, books about the history of a fraternal organization; 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, gift wrapping paper, ink pens, posters, post cards, paper table linen, loose leaf binders, paper banners, and trivia cards; money clips made of precious metal
Pseudo MarkFOUNDED NINETEEN HUNDRED FOURTEEN; FOUNDED NINETEEN FOURTEEN
Goods and ServicesJewelry, namely, 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, jewelry charms, costume jewelry, cuff links, neck chains, neck tie fasteners, tie pins, tie clips, clocks, alarm clocks, wall clocks, clocks incorporating a radio, figurines made of precious metal, ear clips, earrings, hat ornaments, namely, hat jewelry, made of precious metals, necklaces, ornamental lapel pins, ornamental jewelry pins, pendants, pocket watches, rings, statues of precious metals, watch straps, wrist watches, watch cases being parts of watches, Cases adapted for holding watches; watch chains, stop watches, chronographs for use as watches, chronometers, watches
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
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesAssociation services, namely, promoting the interests of members of a beneficial fraternal organization
NOT AVAILABLE"FOUNDED 1914"

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, September 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, September 28, 2018NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, January 4, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 25, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, September 27, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, July 12, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, July 12, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, January 7, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, January 7, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, January 7, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 8, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, July 12, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, July 15, 2019COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Monday, July 15, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Monday, July 15, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 15, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 9, 2020EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, January 6, 2020CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 7, 2020TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, January 6, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, January 9, 2020EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, January 9, 2020NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, January 9, 2020EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, January 9, 2020APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 29, 2020NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 18, 2020PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 5, 2020REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, May 5, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 18, 2020OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED