FOUNDING FATHERS OF HIP HOP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, November 9, 2020, a trademark application was filed for FOUNDING FATHERS OF HIP HOP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FOUNDING FATHERS OF HIP HOP trademark a serial number of 90977284. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Monday, May 8, 2023. This trademark is owned by Taylor, Don K.. The FOUNDING FATHERS OF HIP HOP trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, Treatment & Processing of Materials Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Monogramming of clothing

Clothing for pets; Dog clothing; Pet clothing

Articles of clothing for toys

Printed music books

Delivery of digital music by electronic transmission; Transmission services via the Internet, featuring MP3 files and music videos

Cloth patches for clothing; Embroidered patches for clothing; Shoulder pads for clothing

Jewelry for attachment to clothing

Clothing, namely, khakis; Belts for clothing; Fingerless gloves as clothing; Head wraps; Hoods; Jackets; Jerseys; Leather belts; Short sets; Ties as clothing

Music selection services for use in advertising; Business consulting, business management and providing information in the music business field; Employment services in the nature of talent casting in the fields of music, video, and films; On-line retail store services featuring downloadable pre-recorded music and video; Online retail store services for downloadable and pre-recorded music and movies; Online retail store services for downloadable digital music

Clothing design services; Computer services, namely, uploading music to the Internet for others; Providing a website allowing users to download music and music videos; Providing a website allowing users to upload and download music; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for creating music videos
founding fathers of hip hop

General Information


Serial Number90977284
Word MarkFOUNDING FATHERS OF HIP HOP
Filing DateMonday, November 9, 2020
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateMonday, May 8, 2023
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 9, 2022

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesMonogramming of clothing
Goods and ServicesClothing for pets; Dog clothing; Pet clothing
Goods and ServicesArticles of clothing for toys
Goods and ServicesPrinted music books
Goods and ServicesDelivery of digital music by electronic transmission; Transmission services via the Internet, featuring MP3 files and music videos
Goods and ServicesCloth patches for clothing; Embroidered patches for clothing; Shoulder pads for clothing
Goods and ServicesJewelry for attachment to clothing
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, khakis; Belts for clothing; Fingerless gloves as clothing; Head wraps; Hoods; Jackets; Jerseys; Leather belts; Short sets; Ties as clothing
Goods and ServicesMusic selection services for use in advertising; Business consulting, business management and providing information in the music business field; Employment services in the nature of talent casting in the fields of music, video, and films; On-line retail store services featuring downloadable pre-recorded music and video; Online retail store services for downloadable and pre-recorded music and movies; Online retail store services for downloadable digital music
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"HIP HOP"
Goods and ServicesClothing design services; Computer services, namely, uploading music to the Internet for others; Providing a website allowing users to download music and music videos; Providing a website allowing users to upload and download music; Providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for creating music videos

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, May 26, 2022
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, January 7, 2021
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, January 7, 2021
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 7, 2021
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, January 7, 2021
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 7, 2021
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 7, 2021
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 7, 2021
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class040 - Treatment of materials.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 7, 2021
Primary Code040
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 7, 2021
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTaylor, Don K.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBronx, NY 10458

Party NameTaylor, Don K.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBronx, NY 10458

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, May 8, 2023ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Monday, May 8, 2023ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, October 4, 2022NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, August 9, 2022OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 9, 2022PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 20, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 7, 2022APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, June 23, 2022EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, June 23, 2022NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, June 23, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, June 23, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, May 26, 2022DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, May 10, 2022DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, May 19, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, May 11, 2022TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, May 10, 2022CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 10, 2022TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 10, 2022TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Saturday, May 7, 2022NOTIFICATION OF SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED
Saturday, May 7, 2022SUBSEQUENT FINAL EMAILED
Saturday, May 7, 2022SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, April 8, 2022NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED
Friday, April 8, 2022TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, April 8, 2022CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 8, 2022ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, April 8, 2022JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Friday, April 8, 2022PETITION GRANTED - RESPONSE RECEIVED
Friday, April 8, 2022ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Wednesday, March 23, 2022TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 16, 2022EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, March 16, 2022NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 16, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 16, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, August 27, 2021NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Friday, August 27, 2021FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Friday, August 27, 2021FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, July 29, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, July 28, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 28, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, April 24, 2021NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, April 24, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, April 24, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, April 16, 2021ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 7, 2021NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, November 12, 2020NEW APPLICATION ENTERED