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 NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED as of Tuesday, November 26, 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
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
Printed event programs; folders for papers; printed handbooks in the field of intercollegiate athletic contests, games and tournaments; pens; pencils; paper banners
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
General Information
| Serial Number | 98146066 |
| Word Mark | WBIT |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, August 23, 2023 |
| Status | 688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, November 26, 2024 |
| 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, October 15, 2024 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | 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 |
| Description of Mark | The 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 Services | 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 |
| Goods and Services | Basketballs |
| Goods and Services | 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 |
| Goods and Services | Printed event programs; folders for papers; printed handbooks in the field of intercollegiate athletic contests, games and tournaments; pens; pencils; paper banners |
| Goods and Services | Lapel pins |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, sweatshirts, t-shirts, shorts, caps, hats, jackets, and athletic uniforms; Knit face masks being headwear |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Towels; textile banners |
| Goods and Services | 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 |
| Goods and Services | Cups; mugs; Water bottles sold empty |
Classification Information
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 22, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 22, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 014 - 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 Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 22, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, September 22, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 22, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 22, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 22, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 22, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 22, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 22, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | National Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 07 - Unincorporated Association |
| Address | Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
| Party Name | National Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 07 - Unincorporated Association |
| Address | Indianapolis, IN 46204 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Saturday, August 26, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, September 22, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, September 23, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 22, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, March 23, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, March 23, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, March 23, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 13, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Thursday, June 13, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, November 26, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
