| Serial Number | 99439138 |
| Word Mark | N B S A NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION |
| Filing Date | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, May 19, 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 19, 2026 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a five point sheriff's badge wherein its center is a picture of the world that has the letters "NBSA" in a circular orientation from left to right followed by a circular wreath, all of which is enclosed by the words "NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION" in a circular orientation wherein two stars are position due north and due south within the outer circle. |
| Goods and Services | Drinking glasses; Tumblers for use as drinking glasses; Drinking glasses, namely, tumblers; Shot glasses; Water bottles sold empty; Cups; Coffee cups; Cups and mugs |
| Pseudo Mark | NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION |
| Goods and Services | Tops as clothing; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Shirts; Body shirts; Golf shirts; Camouflage shirts; Button down shirts; Polo shirts; Sweat shirts; Hooded sweat shirts; Outer jackets; Clothing jackets; Waterproof jackets; Sleeved jackets; Sleeveless jackets; Hoodies; Blazers; Hats; Golf caps; Skull caps; Baseball caps; Caps with visors |
| Goods and Services | Association services, namely, promoting public awareness of the need for crime and terrorism prevention, public safety and homeland security; Association services, namely, promoting the interests of sheriffs, law enforcement officials, deputies, corrections officers, and court officers; Association services, namely, promoting the interests of minority law enforcement officials |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION" |
| Goods and Services | Jewelry; Jewelry, namely, rings; Lapel pins; Ornamental lapel pins; Cuff links; Non-monetary coins; Commemorative coins; Silver bullion; Gold bullion; Gold bullion coins; Silver bullion coins; Key rings; Leather key rings; Jewelry charms; Bracelet charms; Necklace charms |
| Goods and Services | Pens; Paper notebooks; Blank paper notebooks; Printed notebooks; Spiral-bound notebooks; Decals; Magnetic decals; Decorative decals for vehicle windows; Printed magazines featuring law enforcement, law enforcement officials, criminal justice, crime prevention and public safety; Printed newsletters about law enforcement, law enforcement officers, criminal justice, crime prevention and public safety; Printed brochures about law enforcement, law enforcement officials, criminal justice, crime prevention and safety |
| Pseudo Mark | N BS A NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION |
| International Class | 014 - 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 Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Washington, DC 20018 US |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Washington, DC 20018 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Sunday, October 12, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Sunday, October 12, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, February 26, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 26, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 2, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Sunday, March 15, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Sunday, March 15, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, March 15, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, March 23, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |