ZORA NEALE HURSTON Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, January 25, 2011, a trademark application was filed for ZORA NEALE HURSTON with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ZORA NEALE HURSTON trademark a serial number of 85981135. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, June 6, 2024. This trademark is owned by The trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston trust, a New York trust, comprising Lois J. Hurston Gaston, a United States citizen and Lucy Anne Hurston, a United States citizen. The ZORA NEALE HURSTON trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Educational and entertainment services, namely, conducting classes, symposia, lectures and discussion groups about the life and writings of Zora Neale Hurston; educational and entertainment services in the nature of live poetry and book readings; educational and entertainment services, namely, organizing live poetry and book readings and festivals featuring primarily music performances, films, book readings and also food, flea and heritage markets, and art and memorabilia exhibitions; entertainment and educational services, namely, providing a website featuring biographical information about Zora Neale Hurston and featuring information about the literary works of Zora Neale Hurston

Printed material, namely, newsletters, informational brochures and programs featuring information about the life and writings of Zora Neale Hurston; posters; calendars; decals

Clothing, namely, shirts and hats

Charitable services, namely, organizing and conducting volunteer programs and community service projects; online retail store, retail store and mail order catalogue services featuring books, clothing, printed matter, mugs, souvenirs, and gifts

Licensing of intellectual property rights
zora neale hurston

General Information


Serial Number85981135
Word MarkZORA NEALE HURSTON
Filing DateTuesday, January 25, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, June 6, 2024
Registration Number4496340
Registration DateTuesday, March 11, 2014
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 3, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational and entertainment services, namely, conducting classes, symposia, lectures and discussion groups about the life and writings of Zora Neale Hurston; educational and entertainment services in the nature of live poetry and book readings; educational and entertainment services, namely, organizing live poetry and book readings and festivals featuring primarily music performances, films, book readings and also food, flea and heritage markets, and art and memorabilia exhibitions; entertainment and educational services, namely, providing a website featuring biographical information about Zora Neale Hurston and featuring information about the literary works of Zora Neale Hurston
Goods and ServicesPrinted material, namely, newsletters, informational brochures and programs featuring information about the life and writings of Zora Neale Hurston; posters; calendars; decals
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts and hats
Goods and ServicesCharitable services, namely, organizing and conducting volunteer programs and community service projects; online retail store, retail store and mail order catalogue services featuring books, clothing, printed matter, mugs, souvenirs, and gifts
Goods and ServicesLicensing of intellectual property rights

Classification Information


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, January 28, 2011
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 19, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 19, 2003

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 28, 2011
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 19, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 19, 2003

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 28, 2011
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 19, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 19, 2003

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 28, 2011
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 19, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 19, 2003

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, January 28, 2011
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 19, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 19, 2003

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE TRUSTEES OF THE ZORA NEALE HURSTON TRUST
Party Type33 - 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, a New York trust, comprising Lois J. Hurston Gaston, a United States citizen and Lucy Anne Hurston, a United States citizen
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Party NameThe trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston trust, a New York trust, comprising Lois J. Hurston Gaston, a United States citizen and Lucy Anne Hurston, a United States citizen
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Party NameThe trustees of the Zora Neale Hurston trust, a New York trust, comprising Lois J. Hurston Gaston, a United States citizen and Lucy Anne Hurston, a United States citizen
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type17 - Trust
AddressNew York, NY 10014

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, April 23, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, January 28, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, January 28, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, April 21, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, April 23, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, April 23, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, October 21, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, October 21, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, October 21, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 3, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, November 3, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, November 3, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, November 3, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, November 3, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 4, 2011PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, November 4, 2011NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, November 4, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, November 4, 2011EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, November 4, 2011EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, November 4, 2011APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, December 1, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, December 1, 2011LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, December 14, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 3, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, January 3, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 28, 2012NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, August 24, 2012SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, August 24, 2012SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, August 24, 2012SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 28, 2012NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 26, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 26, 2013SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, March 7, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 7, 2013SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, March 8, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 28, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 28, 2013SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Friday, August 30, 2013SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Saturday, August 31, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, January 24, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Friday, January 24, 2014TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Friday, January 24, 2014DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Friday, January 24, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, January 29, 2014DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, January 29, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, January 31, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, February 3, 2014LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, February 4, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 11, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 4, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, March 11, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 11, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 18, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, May 5, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 5, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Wednesday, August 12, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, August 12, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 12, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, March 11, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, May 23, 2024AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, June 6, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, June 6, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 6, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, June 6, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, February 29, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED