HBCU NEXT Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, December 29, 2022, a trademark application was filed for HBCU NEXT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HBCU NEXT trademark a serial number of 97735480. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECOND EXTENSION - GRANTED as of Wednesday, May 14, 2025. The HBCU NEXT trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Educational services, namely, providing classes, workshops, summits, conferences, and seminars in the field of cinematic arts, career paths in the field of cinematic arts, and careers in the field of cinematic arts; conducting fellowship training programs in the field of cinematic arts, career paths in the field of cinematic arts, and careers in the field of cinematic arts; arranging and conducting educational classes, workshops, summits, conferences, and seminars in the field of cinematic arts, career paths in the field of cinematic arts, and careers in the field of cinematic arts; charitable services, namely, providing fellowship opportunities in the field of cinematic arts to students
Backpacks; tote bags; all-purpose carrying bags; duffle bags, with all of the foregoing goods being sold or distributed only as promotional products in connection with a program of the same name to provide financial support, education, training, and fellowships in the field of cinematic arts
Posters printed on paper; decals; stickers; pens, with all of the foregoing goods being sold or distributed only as promotional products in connection with a program of the same name to provide financial support, education, training, and fellowships in the field of cinematic arts
Clothing, namely, tops as clothing, bottoms as clothing, t-shirts, sweatshirts; headwear, with all of the foregoing goods being sold or distributed only as promotional products in connection with a program of the same name to provide financial support, education, training, and fellowships in the field of cinematic arts
Charitable fundraising; providing educational scholarships; providing scholarships and grants to students in the field of cinematic arts; Charitable services, namely, providing financial support to students seeking fellowship opportunities in the field of cinematic arts to students
Mugs; beverage glassware, with all of the foregoing goods being sold or distributed only as promotional products in connection with a program of the same name to provide financial support, education, training, and fellowships in the field of cinematic arts
General Information
| Serial Number | 97735480 |
| Word Mark | HBCU NEXT |
| Filing Date | Thursday, December 29, 2022 |
| Status | 731 - SECOND EXTENSION - GRANTED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, May 14, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 23, 2024 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Educational services, namely, providing classes, workshops, summits, conferences, and seminars in the field of cinematic arts, career paths in the field of cinematic arts, and careers in the field of cinematic arts; conducting fellowship training programs in the field of cinematic arts, career paths in the field of cinematic arts, and careers in the field of cinematic arts; arranging and conducting educational classes, workshops, summits, conferences, and seminars in the field of cinematic arts, career paths in the field of cinematic arts, and careers in the field of cinematic arts; charitable services, namely, providing fellowship opportunities in the field of cinematic arts to students |
| Goods and Services | Backpacks; tote bags; all-purpose carrying bags; duffle bags, with all of the foregoing goods being sold or distributed only as promotional products in connection with a program of the same name to provide financial support, education, training, and fellowships in the field of cinematic arts |
| Goods and Services | Posters printed on paper; decals; stickers; pens, with all of the foregoing goods being sold or distributed only as promotional products in connection with a program of the same name to provide financial support, education, training, and fellowships in the field of cinematic arts |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, tops as clothing, bottoms as clothing, t-shirts, sweatshirts; headwear, with all of the foregoing goods being sold or distributed only as promotional products in connection with a program of the same name to provide financial support, education, training, and fellowships in the field of cinematic arts |
| Goods and Services | Charitable fundraising; providing educational scholarships; providing scholarships and grants to students in the field of cinematic arts; Charitable services, namely, providing financial support to students seeking fellowship opportunities in the field of cinematic arts to students |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "HBCU" |
| Goods and Services | Mugs; beverage glassware, with all of the foregoing goods being sold or distributed only as promotional products in connection with a program of the same name to provide financial support, education, training, and fellowships in the field of cinematic arts |
Classification Information
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 018 - 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 Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, January 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Tuesday, January 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 036 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Tuesday, January 24, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | West Hollywood, CA 90069 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, January 2, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, January 24, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, March 30, 2023 | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, September 28, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, September 28, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, September 28, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 14, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, December 14, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, December 15, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, December 18, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, February 21, 2024 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 8, 2024 | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF |
| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Friday, November 1, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Friday, November 1, 2024 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 1, 2024 | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 1, 2024 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
