RI Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, September 5, 2024, a trademark application was filed for RI with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the RI trademark a serial number of 98734320. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION as of Tuesday, May 20, 2025. This trademark is owned by University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees. The RI trademark is filed in the Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Entertainment services in the nature of organizing collegiate sports exhibitions and attractions
Backpacks; Umbrellas; Belt bags; Sports bags; Tote bags; Wheeled bags; Drawstring tote bags
Baseball bats; Footballs; Golf bags with or without wheels; Paddles for use in paddle ball games; Stuffed and plush toys
Decals; Paper stationery; Magnetic decals; Paper notepads
Clothing, namely, shirts, sweaters, jackets, vests, pants, shorts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts, tank tops, gloves, scarfs, ties; Footwear, namely, flip-flops; Headwear, namely, hats, caps
Watches; Key chains; Lanyards primarily for holding keys and also name badges; Ornamental lapel pins
Banners and flags of textile; Beach towels; Blanket throws; Felt pennants; Lap blankets
Mugs; Beverage glassware; Water bottles sold empty
General Information
| Serial Number | 98734320 |
| Word Mark | RI |
| Filing Date | Thursday, September 5, 2024 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 20, 2025 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services in the nature of organizing collegiate sports exhibitions and attractions |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of interlocking RI. |
| Goods and Services | Backpacks; Umbrellas; Belt bags; Sports bags; Tote bags; Wheeled bags; Drawstring tote bags |
| Goods and Services | Baseball bats; Footballs; Golf bags with or without wheels; Paddles for use in paddle ball games; Stuffed and plush toys |
| Goods and Services | Decals; Paper stationery; Magnetic decals; Paper notepads |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, shirts, sweaters, jackets, vests, pants, shorts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, hooded sweatshirts, t-shirts, tank tops, gloves, scarfs, ties; Footwear, namely, flip-flops; Headwear, namely, hats, caps |
| Goods and Services | Watches; Key chains; Lanyards primarily for holding keys and also name badges; Ornamental lapel pins |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Banners and flags of textile; Beach towels; Blanket throws; Felt pennants; Lap blankets |
| Goods and Services | Mugs; Beverage glassware; Water bottles sold empty |
Classification Information
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 1979 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 1973 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 1973 |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 1979 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 1973 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 1973 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 1973 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 1973 |
| International Class | 018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, September 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 1979 |
| 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 | Thursday, September 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, November 30, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, November 30, 1979 |
| 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, September 5, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, November 30, 1939 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, November 30, 1939 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 58 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Kingston, RI 02881 |
| Party Name | University of Rhode Island Board of Trustees |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 58 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Kingston, RI 02881 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, September 5, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Saturday, March 15, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, March 17, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 19, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 14, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, April 21, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, May 14, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 20, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
