HOWARD UNIVERSITY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, February 26, 1999, a trademark application was filed for HOWARD UNIVERSITY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOWARD UNIVERSITY trademark a serial number of 75650237. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, February 22, 2021. This trademark is owned by Howard University. The HOWARD UNIVERSITY trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely providing courses of instruction at the college level

Backpacks, tote bags, [ garment bags for travel, leather key cases, ] wallets and gym bags

Stuffed toy animals

Notebooks, loose leaf binders, notepads, writing paper and envelopes, pens, pencils, decals and stickers

[ Nightshirts, ] shirts, t-shirts, [ jerseys, ] sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets, shorts, sweatpants, athletic warm-up suits, [ one-piece little girls cheerleader suits, ]socks, hats, visors, scarves [ and men's ties ]

[ Wash cloths, beach towels, ] cloth pennants and cloth banners

Drinking mugs, tankards, drinking glasses, [ cups, ] tumblers, [ decorative plates ] and dishes

[ Chairs, ] decorative wall plaques and plastic license plate frames
howard university

General Information


Serial Number75650237
Word MarkHOWARD UNIVERSITY
Filing DateFriday, February 26, 1999
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, February 22, 2021
Registration Number2394982
Registration DateTuesday, October 17, 2000
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 25, 2000

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely providing courses of instruction at the college level
Goods and ServicesBackpacks, tote bags, [ garment bags for travel, leather key cases, ] wallets and gym bags
Goods and ServicesStuffed toy animals
Goods and ServicesNotebooks, loose leaf binders, notepads, writing paper and envelopes, pens, pencils, decals and stickers
Goods and Services[ Nightshirts, ] shirts, t-shirts, [ jerseys, ] sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets, shorts, sweatpants, athletic warm-up suits, [ one-piece little girls cheerleader suits, ]socks, hats, visors, scarves [ and men's ties ]
Goods and Services[ Wash cloths, beach towels, ] cloth pennants and cloth banners
Goods and ServicesDrinking mugs, tankards, drinking glasses, [ cups, ] tumblers, [ decorative plates ] and dishes
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"UNIVERSITY"
Goods and Services[ Chairs, ] decorative wall plaques and plastic license plate frames

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 DateMonday, April 12, 1999
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1947
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1947

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 DateMonday, April 12, 1999
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1959
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1959

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 12, 1999
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1959
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1959

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 DateMonday, April 12, 1999
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1959
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1959

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 12, 1999
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1959
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1959

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 12, 1999
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1959
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1959

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 DateMonday, April 12, 1999
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1979
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1979

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 12, 1999
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1866
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1866

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHoward University
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20059

Party NameHoward University
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20059

Party NameHoward University
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressWashington, DC 20059

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, February 22, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, February 22, 2021REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, February 22, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, January 11, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 19, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, October 17, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, October 21, 2010REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, October 21, 2010REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, October 21, 2010CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, October 14, 2010TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 19, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, December 19, 2006ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 17, 2006REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, October 17, 2006TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 17, 2006ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 17, 2006TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, January 26, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, October 17, 2000REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 25, 2000PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, June 26, 2000NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Sunday, May 7, 2000APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 5, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 4, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, August 4, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, August 3, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER