KEEP IT IN THE BLACK Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, February 17, 2022, a trademark application was filed for KEEP IT IN THE BLACK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the KEEP IT IN THE BLACK trademark a serial number of 97271884. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, October 17, 2023. This trademark is owned by Keep It In The Black, LLC. The KEEP IT IN THE BLACK trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products category with the following description:

golf training equipment, namely, chipping and putting mats
keep it in the black

General Information


Serial Number97271884
Word MarkKEEP IT IN THE BLACK
Filing DateThursday, February 17, 2022
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, October 17, 2023
Registration Number7197405
Registration DateTuesday, October 17, 2023
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 10, 2023

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a circle with a golf course shown with a convex distortion having a golf ball positioned at an end of a fairway with a golf hole situated at the distal end of the fairway with a flag extending from a center of the golf hole and a circular surface circumscribing the golf hole, with the words "KEEP IT IN" positioned in the sky above the golf hole in a semi-circular configuration and the words "THE BLACK" positioned beneath the golf hole on the golf course in another semi-circular configuration, with curvilinear segments positioned between the golf course and the "K" in "KEEP" and between the course and the "N" in "IN".
Goods and Servicesgolf training equipment, namely, chipping and putting mats

Classification Information


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 DateWednesday, February 23, 2022
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, February 1, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, February 1, 2023

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKeep It In The Black, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressGainesville, GA 30504

Party NameKeep It In The Black, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressGainesville, GA 30504

Party NameKeep It In The Black, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressGainesville, GA 30504

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, October 17, 2023NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, October 17, 2023REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 14, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 13, 2023ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, July 20, 2023STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, June 24, 2023USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, July 20, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Saturday, June 24, 2023TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 7, 2023NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 10, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 10, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 21, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, December 2, 2022APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 1, 2022ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, February 24, 2022NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 23, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, February 21, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED