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 NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED as of Tuesday, May 14, 2024. 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
hbcu next

General Information


Serial Number97735480
Word MarkHBCU NEXT
Filing DateThursday, December 29, 2022
Status688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED
Status DateTuesday, May 14, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 23, 2024

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational 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 ServicesBackpacks; 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 ServicesPosters 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 ServicesClothing, 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 ServicesCharitable 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 ServicesMugs; 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 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 DateTuesday, January 24, 2023
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 DateTuesday, January 24, 2023
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 24, 2023
Primary Code021
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 DateTuesday, January 24, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 24, 2023
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, January 24, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressWest Hollywood, CA 90069

Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressWest Hollywood, CA 90069

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, September 26, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, January 2, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, January 11, 2023TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 24, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, March 29, 2023ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, March 30, 2023PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Thursday, September 28, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, September 28, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, September 28, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 14, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, December 14, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 15, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 18, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 23, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 3, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 23, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 21, 2024EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Friday, March 8, 2024TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 3, 2024EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Tuesday, April 16, 2024ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Wednesday, April 17, 2024CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED
Tuesday, May 14, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT