RAY THOMPSON'S UPSTATE KARATE Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, a trademark application was filed for RAY THOMPSON'S UPSTATE KARATE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RAY THOMPSON'S UPSTATE KARATE trademark a serial number of 99609034. The federal status of this trademark filing is NEW APPLICATION - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER as of Wednesday, May 20, 2026. This trademark is owned by Ray Thompson’s Upstate Karate, LLC. The RAY THOMPSON'S UPSTATE KARATE trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:
Martial arts instruction in the field of Karate and Kempo; Providing classes, workshops, seminars and camps in the fields of karate, kick boxing and mixed martial arts; Educational services in the nature of martial arts schools; Arranging, organizing, conducting and hosting children’s birthday parties; Karate instruction
General Information
| Serial Number | 99609034 |
| Word Mark | RAY THOMPSON'S UPSTATE KARATE |
| Filing Date | Thursday, January 22, 2026 |
| Status | 638 - NEW APPLICATION - ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Status Date | Wednesday, May 20, 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 | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the wording Ray Thompson's Upstate Karate in a stylized font and the design of the map of South Carolina with a red star. |
| Goods and Services | Martial arts instruction in the field of Karate and Kempo; Providing classes, workshops, seminars and camps in the fields of karate, kick boxing and mixed martial arts; Educational services in the nature of martial arts schools; Arranging, organizing, conducting and hosting children’s birthday parties; Karate instruction |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, red and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
Classification Information
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, January 22, 2026 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, January 1, 2000 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, January 1, 2000 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Ray Thompson’s Upstate Karate, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Simpsonville, SC 29680 US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, January 22, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 22, 2026 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |