| Serial Number | 99306224 |
| Word Mark | INTERNATIONAL MR. BOOTBLACK |
| Filing Date | Monday, July 28, 2025 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Thursday, April 23, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services in the nature of selecting an outstanding representative of the international leather community based upon leadership, presentation, and commitment to community ideals competing in competitions, exhibitions and pageants |
| NOT AVAILABLE | INTERNATIONAL MR. BOOTBLACK |
| Pseudo Mark | INTERNATIONAL MR BOOT BLACK |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized black and white design featuring a muscular man with short hair, wearing a vest and leather pants. He is holding a large lace-up boot with both hands, polishing it. The man is centrally positioned above a stylized wing design. The wings extend outward and upward in a symmetrical fashion from the lower center of the mark. Written on the wings is the literal element “INTERNATIONAL MR. BOOTBLACK” in bold, uppercase lettering, arranged in a curved formation to fit within the shape of the wings. |
| 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 | Monday, July 28, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, March 1, 1993 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, March 1, 1993 |
| Party Name | IML Operations LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Chicago, IL 60626 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, July 28, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, July 28, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, December 4, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, December 8, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, December 12, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, December 22, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, December 22, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, December 22, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 13, 2026 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |