WBIT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, July 17, 2023, a trademark application was filed for WBIT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WBIT trademark a serial number of 98087391. The federal status of this trademark filing is STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER as of Saturday, October 25, 2025. This trademark is owned by National Collegiate Athletic Association. The WBIT trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Printed event programs; folders for papers; printed handbooks in the field of intercollegiate athletic contests, games and tournaments; pens; pencils; paper banners

Entertainment in the nature of basketball tournaments between college teams; Entertainment services, namely, organizing and conducting intercollegiate athletic events, namely, games, contests, exhibitions and tournaments; Entertainment services, namely, presentation of athletic and entertainment personalities in a panel discussion in the field of intercollegiate athletic contests and tournaments; Providing an interactive website featuring news and information related to entertainment and intercollegiate athletic contests, games, exhibitions and events

Clothing, namely, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts, caps, hats, jackets, and athletic uniforms; Knit face masks being headwear

Telecommunications services, namely, transmission of voice, data, images, audio, video and information via local and long distance telephone, satellite and global computer networks; providing multiple-user access to information of general interest to consumers via telecommunications networks; webcasting of athletic games, tournaments, exhibitions, and events via the Internet; Communications services, namely, transmitting streamed sound and audiovisual recordings via the Internet

Promoting the goods and services of others by allowing sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with intercollegiate athletic events, games, contests, exhibitions and tournaments; Promoting the services of others, namely, promoting intercollegiate athletic events, games, contests, exhibitions and tournaments for others and consulting services with respect thereto

Cups; mugs; Water bottles sold empty

Basketballs

Lapel pins

Towels; textile banners
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General Information


Serial Number98087391
Word MarkWBIT
Filing DateMonday, July 17, 2023
Status748 - STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER
Status DateSaturday, October 25, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 15, 2024

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPrinted event programs; folders for papers; printed handbooks in the field of intercollegiate athletic contests, games and tournaments; pens; pencils; paper banners
Goods and ServicesEntertainment in the nature of basketball tournaments between college teams; Entertainment services, namely, organizing and conducting intercollegiate athletic events, namely, games, contests, exhibitions and tournaments; Entertainment services, namely, presentation of athletic and entertainment personalities in a panel discussion in the field of intercollegiate athletic contests and tournaments; Providing an interactive website featuring news and information related to entertainment and intercollegiate athletic contests, games, exhibitions and events
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts, caps, hats, jackets, and athletic uniforms; Knit face masks being headwear
Goods and ServicesTelecommunications services, namely, transmission of voice, data, images, audio, video and information via local and long distance telephone, satellite and global computer networks; providing multiple-user access to information of general interest to consumers via telecommunications networks; webcasting of athletic games, tournaments, exhibitions, and events via the Internet; Communications services, namely, transmitting streamed sound and audiovisual recordings via the Internet
Goods and ServicesPromoting the goods and services of others by allowing sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with intercollegiate athletic events, games, contests, exhibitions and tournaments; Promoting the services of others, namely, promoting intercollegiate athletic events, games, contests, exhibitions and tournaments for others and consulting services with respect thereto
Goods and ServicesCups; mugs; Water bottles sold empty
Goods and ServicesBasketballs
Goods and ServicesLapel pins
Goods and ServicesTowels; textile banners
Pseudo MarkW BIT

Classification Information


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 DateTuesday, August 15, 2023
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 29, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 29, 2024

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 DateTuesday, August 15, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 29, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 29, 2024

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 DateTuesday, August 15, 2023
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 29, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 29, 2024

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 15, 2023
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 29, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 29, 2024

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 15, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 29, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 29, 2024

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 DateTuesday, August 15, 2023
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 29, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 29, 2024

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 15, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 29, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 29, 2024

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 15, 2023
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 29, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 29, 2024

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, August 15, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 29, 2024
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 29, 2024

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNational Collegiate Athletic Association
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46204

Party NameNational Collegiate Athletic Association
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46204

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, July 20, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, August 15, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, March 22, 2024ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, March 23, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, March 23, 2024NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, March 23, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 13, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Thursday, June 13, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Monday, September 9, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, September 9, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 9, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, September 10, 2024EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 25, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 15, 2024PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 15, 2024OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 15, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 15, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 15, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 15, 2024TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Tuesday, November 26, 2024NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, May 19, 2025TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Saturday, October 25, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, May 19, 2025USE AMENDMENT FILED
Saturday, October 25, 2025STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE