THE BLACK COLLEGE FUND Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, July 11, 2008, a trademark application was filed for THE BLACK COLLEGE FUND with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE BLACK COLLEGE FUND trademark a serial number of 77520476. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, July 19, 2018. This trademark is owned by General Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church. The THE BLACK COLLEGE FUND trademark is filed in the Insurance & Financial Services category with the following description:

Charitable fundraising services for black colleges and universities affiliated with a particular religious organization; charitable services, namely, granting funds to black colleges and universities affiliated with a particular religious organization; loan financing provided to black colleges and universities affiliated with a particular religious organization; providing student loan services and educational scholarships to students of black colleges and universities affiliated with a particular religious organization
the black college fund

General Information


Serial Number77520476
Word MarkTHE BLACK COLLEGE FUND
Filing DateFriday, July 11, 2008
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, July 19, 2018
Registration Number3642340
Registration DateTuesday, June 23, 2009
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 7, 2009

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"THE BLACK COLLEGE FUND"
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a shaded, two-toned rectangle arranged vertically with a design of an iron bell located at the top and the words "THE BLACK COLLEGE FUND" located at the bottom.
Goods and ServicesCharitable fundraising services for black colleges and universities affiliated with a particular religious organization; charitable services, namely, granting funds to black colleges and universities affiliated with a particular religious organization; loan financing provided to black colleges and universities affiliated with a particular religious organization; providing student loan services and educational scholarships to students of black colleges and universities affiliated with a particular religious organization

Classification Information


International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 15, 2008
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NameGeneral Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNashville, TN 37212

Party NameGeneral Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNashville, TN 37212

Party NameGeneral Board of Higher Education and Ministry of The United Methodist Church
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressNashville, TN 37212

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, July 19, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, July 19, 2018REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, July 19, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, July 19, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 5, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, June 23, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, February 22, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, February 22, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, November 26, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, November 26, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, November 26, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 5, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 23, 2009REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 7, 2009PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 18, 2009NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, March 5, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, March 5, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, March 5, 2009DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 4, 2009ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, March 3, 2009TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, March 2, 2009CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 2, 2009TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 21, 2008NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 21, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 21, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Wednesday, October 15, 2008ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, July 16, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, July 15, 2008NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM