| Serial Number | 97625854 |
| Word Mark | THE BLACK TECH COLLECTIVE |
| Filing Date | Monday, October 10, 2022 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, February 13, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 7302874 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, February 13, 2024 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 28, 2023 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a silhouette of a man and woman in gradient colors of green, black and red, slightly overlapping and facing opposite directions against a design of the map of the District of Columbia is outlined in a gradient-colored green, black and red. Underneath the design is the black colored wording "THE BLACK TECH" and "COLLECTIVE" in the gradient colors of green, black and red. The color white appearing in the mark is not claimed as a feature of the mark and is merely background. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) green, black and red is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Advertising, marketing and promotional services related to all industries for the purpose of facilitating networking and socializing opportunities for business purposes; Business networking; General business networking referral services, namely, promoting the goods and services of others by passing business leads and referrals among group members; On-line professional networking services; Organizing business networking events in the field of technology; Providing networking opportunities for individuals seeking employment |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "THE BLACK TECH", "COLLECTIVE", AND GEOGRAPHIC REPRESENTATION OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, October 25, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, August 18, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, August 18, 2022 |
| Party Name | EmPress Factor, LLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Washington, DC 20003 |
| Party Name | EmPress Factor, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Washington, DC 20003 |
| Party Name | EmPress Factor, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Washington, DC 20003 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 28, 2023 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, November 8, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, October 24, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 26, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, July 24, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, October 26, 2022 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 13, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |