I AM EMPOWERED Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 10, 2010, a trademark application was filed for I AM EMPOWERED with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the I AM EMPOWERED trademark a serial number of 85195182. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, November 10, 2023. This trademark is owned by National Urban League, Inc.. The I AM EMPOWERED trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Medical & Beauty Services & Agricultural Services categories with the following description:

Providing information about classes, forums, conferences, seminars, panels and workshops to prepare African-Americans and other minorities for college; providing educational information in the field of college preparation courses

All-purpose carrying bags, book bags, messenger bags

Bumper stickers, presentation folders

Providing information to children and adults regarding broadband technology

Lapel pins, pins being jewelry, namely, decorative pins, ornamental pins

Clothing, namely, tee shirts, headwear, caps

Charitable fund raising services, namely, raising funds to enable children and adults to be educated for college, work and life; charitable fundraising services, namely, raising funds to provide information about access to jobs with a living wage and good benefits; charitable fund raising services, namely, raising funds to provide assistance with finding and obtaining affordable and energy efficient housing; charitable fund raising services, namely, raising funds to provide access to quality health care; charitable fund raising services, namely, raising funds to provide children and adults information and access to broad band technology; providing information about housing agencies

Employment counseling in the fields of securing and retaining jobs; providing information about employment agencies and personnel recruitment services; providing information about employment counseling services; providing information about employment for those living in poverty in the areas of preparing for, obtaining, maintaining and advancing in employment opportunities; providing information about hiring, recruiting, placement, staffing and career networking services; providing information about outplacement services; providing employment information; providing employment counseling information on how to successfully transition jobs; providing information on networking opportunities for individuals seeking employment; providing information on temporary employment agencies; providing information on testing to determine employment skills; providing an on-line searchable database featuring information about employment opportunities and content about employment

Providing information about health care

Mugs, drinking glasses
i am empowered

General Information


Serial Number85195182
Word MarkI AM EMPOWERED
Filing DateFriday, December 10, 2010
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Registration Number4328697
Registration DateTuesday, April 30, 2013
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 10, 2011

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding information about classes, forums, conferences, seminars, panels and workshops to prepare African-Americans and other minorities for college; providing educational information in the field of college preparation courses
Goods and ServicesAll-purpose carrying bags, book bags, messenger bags
Goods and ServicesBumper stickers, presentation folders
Goods and ServicesProviding information to children and adults regarding broadband technology
Goods and ServicesLapel pins, pins being jewelry, namely, decorative pins, ornamental pins
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, tee shirts, headwear, caps
Goods and ServicesCharitable fund raising services, namely, raising funds to enable children and adults to be educated for college, work and life; charitable fundraising services, namely, raising funds to provide information about access to jobs with a living wage and good benefits; charitable fund raising services, namely, raising funds to provide assistance with finding and obtaining affordable and energy efficient housing; charitable fund raising services, namely, raising funds to provide access to quality health care; charitable fund raising services, namely, raising funds to provide children and adults information and access to broad band technology; providing information about housing agencies
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesEmployment counseling in the fields of securing and retaining jobs; providing information about employment agencies and personnel recruitment services; providing information about employment counseling services; providing information about employment for those living in poverty in the areas of preparing for, obtaining, maintaining and advancing in employment opportunities; providing information about hiring, recruiting, placement, staffing and career networking services; providing information about outplacement services; providing employment information; providing employment counseling information on how to successfully transition jobs; providing information on networking opportunities for individuals seeking employment; providing information on temporary employment agencies; providing information on testing to determine employment skills; providing an on-line searchable database featuring information about employment opportunities and content about employment
Goods and ServicesProviding information about health care
Goods and ServicesMugs, drinking glasses

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 24, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 4, 2009

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 24, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 4, 2009

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 24, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 4, 2009

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 24, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 4, 2009

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 24, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 4, 2009

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 24, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 4, 2009

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 24, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 4, 2009

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 24, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 4, 2009

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 24, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 4, 2009

International Class044 - Medical services; veterinary services; hygienic and beauty care for human beings or animals; agriculture, horticulture and forestry services.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 10, 2023
Primary Code044
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 24, 2009
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 4, 2009

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNational Urban League, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNew York, NY 10005

Party NameNational Urban League, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNew York, NY 10005

Party NameNational Urban League, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNew York, NY 10005

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 10, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Saturday, April 30, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, May 16, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 16, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, May 16, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, April 5, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 30, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 21, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, February 21, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 30, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 26, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, March 25, 2013LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 19, 2013ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, February 26, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, February 25, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, February 25, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, August 30, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, August 30, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, August 30, 2012SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Monday, July 30, 2012STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, July 3, 2012USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, July 3, 2012TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 3, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, July 3, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, January 30, 2012APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, January 30, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 4, 2012PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 3, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, December 30, 2011SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, December 30, 2011SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, December 30, 2011SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 5, 2011NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 10, 2011OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 10, 2011PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 5, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, March 29, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, March 16, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 16, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, March 16, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 16, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 16, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 15, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, December 14, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, December 14, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED