THE KENNEDY CENTER Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, June 7, 2019, a trademark application was filed for THE KENNEDY CENTER with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE KENNEDY CENTER trademark a serial number of 88464747. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, January 19, 2021. This trademark is owned by The Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The THE KENNEDY CENTER trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Decorative magnets; ear buds; binoculars

Wallets; tote bags; luggage tags

Christmas tree ornaments made of metal, ceramic and plastic

Pens; pencils; erasers; note cards; notebooks; blank journals; notepads; stickers; arts and craft kits consisting of packaged markers, pastels, paints and pencils and paper origami kits

Jewelry, namely, wrist watches, cufflinks; metal key chains

Clothing, namely, t-shirts, socks, ties, scarves, gloves, hats, jackets, baseball hats, knit caps

Electric fans

Mugs; travel mugs
the kennedy center

General Information


Serial Number88464747
Word MarkTHE KENNEDY CENTER
Filing DateFriday, June 7, 2019
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, January 19, 2021
Registration Number6252136
Registration DateTuesday, January 19, 2021
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 18, 2020

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a geometric design intended to represent the exterior of the existing and new buildings comprising The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. followed by the wording "The Kennedy Center".
Goods and ServicesDecorative magnets; ear buds; binoculars
Goods and ServicesWallets; tote bags; luggage tags
Goods and ServicesChristmas tree ornaments made of metal, ceramic and plastic
Goods and ServicesPens; pencils; erasers; note cards; notebooks; blank journals; notepads; stickers; arts and craft kits consisting of packaged markers, pastels, paints and pencils and paper origami kits
Goods and ServicesJewelry, namely, wrist watches, cufflinks; metal key chains
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, t-shirts, socks, ties, scarves, gloves, hats, jackets, baseball hats, knit caps
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "The Kennedy Center"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesElectric fans
Goods and ServicesMugs; travel mugs

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 21, 2019
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 25, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 25, 2019

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 024, 031, 034
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 21, 2019
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 26, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 26, 2019

International Class014 - 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 Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 21, 2019
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 25, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 25, 2019

International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 21, 2019
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 25, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 25, 2019

International Class018 - 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 Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 21, 2019
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 12, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 12, 2019

International Class021 - 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 Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 21, 2019
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 25, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 25, 2019

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 21, 2019
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 25, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 25, 2019

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, June 21, 2019
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, May 20, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, May 20, 2019

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressArlington, VA 22210

Party NameThe Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressArlington, VA 22210

Party NameThe Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressArlington, VA 22210

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 16, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 16, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, March 16, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, April 5, 2021ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Tuesday, January 19, 2021REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 22, 2020TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Thursday, December 17, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 16, 2020ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, November 9, 2020STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, October 28, 2020USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, October 28, 2020TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, October 28, 2020NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 27, 2020SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, October 14, 2020SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, October 21, 2020NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 20, 2020EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION
Tuesday, October 20, 2020PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Tuesday, October 20, 2020TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 14, 2020NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, March 6, 2020PETITION TO DIRECTOR - WAIVE FEES - GRANTED
Wednesday, March 4, 2020ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Friday, June 14, 2019PETITION TO DIRECTOR - WAIVE FEES - RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 18, 2020OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 18, 2020PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, January 29, 2020NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 15, 2020APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 15, 2020TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, January 15, 2020CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 14, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 4, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 4, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 4, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, August 28, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, July 16, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, July 16, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 12, 2019TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Saturday, June 22, 2019AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Saturday, June 22, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, June 22, 2019NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, June 21, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, June 19, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, June 14, 2019FAX RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 11, 2019NEW APPLICATION ENTERED