R ·E · S · P · E · C · T Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, October 13, 2022, a trademark application was filed for R ·E · S · P · E · C · T with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the R ·E · S · P · E · C · T trademark a serial number of 97630566. The federal status of this trademark filing is NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED as of Tuesday, March 4, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Personal Representative of the Estate of Aretha Franklin, deceased. The R ·E · S · P · E · C · T trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

Printed matter, namely, photographs of Aretha Franklin

Coffee mugs and glass ornaments
r ·e · s · p · e · c · t

General Information


Serial Number97630566
Word MarkR ·E · S · P · E · C · T
Filing DateThursday, October 13, 2022
Status688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED
Status DateTuesday, March 4, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 7, 2025

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "RESPECT" with a solid dot between each letter.
Pseudo MarkR E S P E C T
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter, namely, photographs of Aretha Franklin
Pseudo MarkRESPECT
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesCoffee mugs and glass ornaments

Classification Information


International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, October 27, 2022
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class021 - 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 Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, October 27, 2022
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Personal Representative of the Estate of Aretha Franklin, deceased
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type18 - Estate
AddressTroy, MI 48098

Party NameThe Personal Representative of the Estate of Aretha Franklin, deceased
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type18 - Estate
AddressTroy, MI 48098

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, October 17, 2022NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, October 27, 2022NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, March 23, 2023TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, March 23, 2023TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Thursday, July 13, 2023ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, July 27, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, July 27, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, July 27, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 10, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, March 1, 2024ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, March 1, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 1, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, April 5, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, April 5, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, April 5, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 3, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 3, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Wednesday, September 25, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Wednesday, September 25, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 25, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 25, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 2, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, October 2, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 2, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, October 12, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, October 17, 2024ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED
Wednesday, January 1, 2025NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 7, 2025PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 7, 2025OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 4, 2025NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT