ZORA! Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, July 18, 2014, a trademark application was filed for ZORA! with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ZORA! trademark a serial number of 86341614. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Friday, October 31, 2025. This trademark is owned by The Trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston Trust. The ZORA! trademark is filed in the Vehicles & Locomotive Products, Jewelry Products, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

key rings of precious metal; key chains as jewelry; jewelry; ornamental pins, all intended to promote the life and writings of Zora Neale Hurston

[ license plate frames; license plate holders ]

Mugs; cups; all intended to promote the life and writings of Zora Neale Hurston
zora!

General Information


Serial Number86341614
Word MarkZORA!
Filing DateFriday, July 18, 2014
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateFriday, October 31, 2025
Registration Number5807070
Registration DateTuesday, July 16, 2019
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 7, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and Serviceskey rings of precious metal; key chains as jewelry; jewelry; ornamental pins, all intended to promote the life and writings of Zora Neale Hurston
Goods and Services[ license plate frames; license plate holders ]
Goods and ServicesMugs; cups; all intended to promote the life and writings of Zora Neale Hurston

Classification Information


International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, October 31, 2025
Primary Code012
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, February 3, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, February 3, 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 DateThursday, July 24, 2014
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, February 3, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, February 3, 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 DateThursday, July 24, 2014
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, February 3, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, February 3, 2019

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10036

Party NameThe Trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston Trust
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Party NameThe Trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston Trust
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Party NameThe Trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston Trust
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Party NameThe Trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston Trust
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Party NameThe Trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston Trust
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Party NameThe Trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston Trust
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Party NameThe Trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston Trust
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Party NameThe Trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston Trust
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, July 22, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, July 24, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, October 30, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, October 31, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Friday, October 31, 2014COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Friday, October 31, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, October 31, 2014NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 29, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 29, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 30, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, May 2, 2015SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Saturday, May 2, 2015LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Saturday, May 2, 2015NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 3, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, November 9, 2015REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Monday, May 9, 2016REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, November 16, 2016REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, May 24, 2017REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, September 27, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 27, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 27, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, September 28, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 18, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 7, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, November 7, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 2, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, April 4, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, July 26, 2018TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 26, 2018PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Thursday, July 26, 2018SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION
Thursday, July 26, 2018NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED
Wednesday, September 12, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, July 2, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, September 12, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, September 13, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, December 31, 2018SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, December 31, 2018SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, December 31, 2018SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, January 2, 2019NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 22, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 22, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, May 28, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Saturday, June 8, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, June 11, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 16, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 18, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, May 23, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, July 16, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, July 7, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, October 31, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 31, 2025REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, October 31, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED