N B S A NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Sunday, October 12, 2025, a trademark application was filed for N B S A NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the N B S A NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION trademark a serial number of 99439138. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE as of Wednesday, April 29, 2026. The N B S A NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:
Drinking glasses; Tumblers for use as drinking glasses; Drinking glasses, namely, tumblers; Shot glasses; Water bottles sold empty; Cups; Coffee cups; Cups and mugs
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
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
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
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
General Information
| Serial Number | 99439138 |
| Word Mark | N B S A NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION |
| Filing Date | Sunday, October 12, 2025 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Wednesday, April 29, 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 |
Trademark Statements
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 |
| Pseudo Mark | N BS A NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS ASSOCIATION |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "NATIONAL BLACK SHERIFFS' ASSOCIATION" |
Classification Information
| 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 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Washington, DC 20018
US |
Trademark Events
| 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 |
