Trademark Overview
On Sunday, July 13, 2025, a trademark application was filed for KARMAPA CENTER 16 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the KARMAPA CENTER 16 trademark a serial number of 99281128. The federal status of this trademark filing is RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED as of Monday, May 11, 2026. This trademark is owned by THE KARMAPA CENTER 16. The KARMAPA CENTER 16 trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:
Printed educational publications, namely, text books, magazines, informational flyers, printed instructional materials, teacher guides, teacher manuals, and educational booklets in the fields of philosophy and religion of Buddhism; Paper stationery.
Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books and audiobooks relating specifically to the life, historical teachings, and legacy of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje; downloadable multimedia files containing audio and video content relating specifically to the historical dharma teachings and biographical record of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje; downloadable music files, image files, and multimedia files containing content relating specifically to the historical religious activities of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, and Internet web links relating specifically to the life and historical teachings of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje.
Educational services, namely, providing live and online classes, seminars, and conferences relating specifically to the historical life, teachings, and legacy of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje; educational services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, and conferences on the historical dharma teachings of the 16th Karmapa and distribution of educational materials in connection therewith; educational services, namely, providing online instruction relating specifically to the historical teachings of the 16th Karmapa via website; religious instruction services relating specifically to the dharma teachings transmitted by the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje; providing online non-downloadable videos relating specifically to the historical life and teachings of the 16th Karmapa; publishing services, namely, publication of books on the life, teachings, and legacy of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje.
Providing information on the philosophy and religion of Buddhism as transmitted by the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, via a website; providing spiritual and philosophical guidance rooted specifically in the historical teachings of the 16th Karmapa; religious and spiritual services, namely, providing gatherings and retreats focused specifically on the dharma lineage and legacy of the 16th Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje; providing online spiritual services in the nature of dharma religious services relating specifically to the teachings and practices transmitted by the 16th Karmapa.