WBIT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, August 23, 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 98146066. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE as of Thursday, September 12, 2024. This trademark is owned by National Collegiate Athletic Association. The WBIT trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

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

Downloadable computer application software for use in distribution of digital video, sound, audiovisual and multimedia content in the field of sports and entertainment for use on wireless devices and mobile devices; Downloadable podcasts in the field of athletic contests, games, tournaments, exhibitions and events at the college level; Downloadable application software, namely, computer application software for wireless devices and mobile devices for playing games; Downloadable application software for accessing, searching, collecting, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage and sharing of information and content in the field of athletic contests, games, tournaments, exhibitions and events at the college level

Basketballs

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

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

Lapel pins

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

Towels; textile banners

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
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General Information


Serial Number98146066
Word MarkWBIT
Filing DateWednesday, August 23, 2023
Status681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE
Status DateThursday, September 12, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 15, 2024

Trademark Statements


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
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "WBIT" above the rim of a basketball hoop and against a basketball backboard. A design of a basketball sits above the letters "WBIT" and the letters partially obstruct the basketball.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable computer application software for use in distribution of digital video, sound, audiovisual and multimedia content in the field of sports and entertainment for use on wireless devices and mobile devices; Downloadable podcasts in the field of athletic contests, games, tournaments, exhibitions and events at the college level; Downloadable application software, namely, computer application software for wireless devices and mobile devices for playing games; Downloadable application software for accessing, searching, collecting, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage and sharing of information and content in the field of athletic contests, games, tournaments, exhibitions and events at the college level
Goods and ServicesBasketballs
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 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 ServicesLapel pins
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts, caps, hats, jackets, and athletic uniforms; Knit face masks being headwear
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesTowels; textile banners
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

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 22, 2023
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, September 22, 2023
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, September 22, 2023
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, September 22, 2023
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, September 22, 2023
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateFriday, September 22, 2023
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 22, 2023
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, September 22, 2023
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 22, 2023
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 22, 2023
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


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

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, August 26, 2023NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, September 22, 2023NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, September 23, 2023NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
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 GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED
Thursday, June 13, 2024APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED
Monday, September 9, 2024CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 9, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 10, 2024EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, September 25, 2024NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 10, 2024EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN