HOWARD ? UNIVERSITY ? WASHINGTON, D.C. 1867 · VERITAS · · ET · · UTILITAS · Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, February 6, 2012, a trademark application was filed for HOWARD ? UNIVERSITY ? WASHINGTON, D.C. 1867 · VERITAS · · ET · · UTILITAS · with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOWARD ? UNIVERSITY ? WASHINGTON, D.C. 1867 · VERITAS · · ET · · UTILITAS · trademark a serial number of 85534980. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, May 16, 2024. This trademark is owned by Howard University. The HOWARD ? UNIVERSITY ? WASHINGTON, D.C. 1867 · VERITAS · · ET · · UTILITAS · trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

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

Notebooks, [ loose leaf binders, ] [ notepads, writing paper ] [ and envelopes, ] [ decals, stickers ] and plastic money clips

Jewelry, namely, ornamental lapel pins, gold charms [ , silver charms, gold stick pins, silver stick pins, tie pins ] and cuff links

[ Nightshirts, shirts, t-shirts, jerseys, sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets, shorts, sweatpants, athletic warm-up suits, one-piece little girls cheerleader suits, baby rompers, infant baseball suit/sleepers, hats, scarves and men's ties ]

[ Drinking mugs, tankards, ] drinking glasses, [ cups, tumblers in the nature of drinking glasses, ] decorative [ plates and ] dishes [; decorative wall plaques made of china, crystal or glass ]

Chairs [ , decorative wall plaques of wood ] [, decorative wall plaques of plastic ] [, pocket mirrors ]
howard ? university ? washington, d.c. 1867 · veritas · · et · · utilitas ·

General Information


Serial Number85534980
Word MarkHOWARD ? UNIVERSITY ? WASHINGTON, D.C. 1867 · VERITAS · · ET · · UTILITAS ·
Filing DateMonday, February 6, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, May 16, 2024
Registration Number4390413
Registration DateTuesday, August 27, 2013
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 11, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, providing courses of instruction at the college level
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized circle with the wording "HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D.C. 1867" inside the circle, and another circle within with a crest design including stars, stripes, and a book, with the wording "VERITAS ET UTILITAS" surrounding the crest design.
Goods and ServicesNotebooks, [ loose leaf binders, ] [ notepads, writing paper ] [ and envelopes, ] [ decals, stickers ] and plastic money clips
Pseudo MarkHOWARD · UNIVERSITY · WASHINGTON, DISTRICT COLUMBIA 1867 · VERITAS · · ET · · UTILITAS ·
Goods and ServicesJewelry, namely, ornamental lapel pins, gold charms [ , silver charms, gold stick pins, silver stick pins, tie pins ] and cuff links
Goods and Services[ Nightshirts, shirts, t-shirts, jerseys, sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets, shorts, sweatpants, athletic warm-up suits, one-piece little girls cheerleader suits, baby rompers, infant baseball suit/sleepers, hats, scarves and men's ties ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
NOT AVAILABLE"UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON D.C. 1867"
Goods and Services[ Drinking mugs, tankards, ] drinking glasses, [ cups, tumblers in the nature of drinking glasses, ] decorative [ plates and ] dishes [; decorative wall plaques made of china, crystal or glass ]
Goods and ServicesChairs [ , decorative wall plaques of wood ] [, decorative wall plaques of plastic ] [, pocket mirrors ]

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 DateFriday, February 10, 2012
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1967
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1967

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 DateFriday, February 10, 2012
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1947
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1947

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 DateFriday, February 10, 2012
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 DateFriday, February 10, 2012
Primary Code021
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, March 16, 2021
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, November 30, 1959
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, November 30, 1959

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, February 10, 2012
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 30, 1909
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 30, 1909

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
Wednesday, May 16, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, February 9, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, February 10, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, February 11, 2012NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, May 17, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, May 17, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, May 17, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, November 19, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, November 19, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, November 20, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, December 17, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, December 17, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, December 17, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, April 18, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, April 18, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 19, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, April 23, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 3, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, May 3, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 22, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 11, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, June 11, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 27, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, August 27, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, February 21, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, February 21, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, February 21, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, February 21, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, February 21, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, February 21, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, March 9, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, March 10, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, September 10, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, March 15, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 15, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, March 16, 2021REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, March 16, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 31, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 15, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, August 27, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, May 16, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, May 16, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 16, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)