| Serial Number | 98704987 |
| Word Mark | THE BLACK DOT PHILOSOPHY |
| Filing Date | Monday, August 19, 2024 |
| Status | 688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, July 22, 2025 |
| 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 27, 2025 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a black circle with a blue underlining, inside the black circle is the stylized wording "THE BLACK DOT PHILOSOPHY" in white lettering. |
| Goods and Services | Printed books in the field of self help; Printed matter, namely, newspapers, photographs, magazines, books, printed periodicals, newsletters, and brochures all in the fields of securities, options and other financial instruments; Printed matter, namely, paper signs, books, manuals, curricula, newsletters, informational cards and brochures in the field of self help; Printed scholarly books in the field of self help |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, white, and blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "PHILOSOPHY" |
| 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 | Monday, August 19, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Tempe, AZ 85284 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Tempe, AZ 85284 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, August 19, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, March 3, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 3, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, March 15, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, March 15, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Saturday, April 26, 2025 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Saturday, April 26, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Saturday, April 26, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Saturday, March 15, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, April 26, 2025 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Saturday, April 26, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 22, 2025 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |