Who owns the BECAUSE I AM BLACK trademark?

The BECAUSE I AM BLACK trademark is owned by Joe S Greenwood.

What class is the BECAUSE I AM BLACK trademark registered in?

The BECAUSE I AM BLACK trademark is registered in Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

What is the serial number for BECAUSE I AM BLACK?

The USPTO serial number for BECAUSE I AM BLACK is 98839200.

What is the registration number for BECAUSE I AM BLACK?

BECAUSE I AM BLACK is registered under USPTO registration number 0.

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BECAUSE I AM BLACK

SN 98839200·Reg 0·Filed Nov 06, 2024

Owner Joe S Greenwood

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

BECAUSE I AM BLACK (Serial No. 98839200), Registration No. 0, is a pending US trademark filed on Nov 06, 2024 by Joe S Greenwood. This trademark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services).

Statement of Use due: April 07, 2027162 days remaining

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BECAUSE I AM BLACK (Reg. #0) is a pending US trademark that was filed in 2024 and is currently under USPTO examination. The mark covers Class 035 (Advertising, business management & retail services). Goods and services include Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Nov 06, 2024

SERIAL

98839200

REG#

Filing Information

StatusPENDING

Filing DateNov 06, 2024

Serial Number98839200

Registration No.0

Status DateSep 13, 2026

Published for OppositionAug 12, 2025

Mark TypeStandard characters

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters Claimed

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 035Advertising, business management & retail services

US codes: 100, 101, 102

Advertising; business management, organization and administration; office functions.

This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.

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Status History

31 events

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Sep 17, 2026

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Sep 13, 2026

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

Sep 13, 2026

SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

Sep 13, 2026

SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Jul 11, 2026

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Jul 10, 2026

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

Jul 10, 2026

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION

Apr 10, 2026

SOU EXTENSION RECEIVED WITH TEAS PETITION

NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED

Apr 10, 2026

NOTICE OF REVIVAL - E-MAILED

PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED

Apr 10, 2026

PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED

TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED

Apr 10, 2026

TEAS PETITION TO REVIVE RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

Apr 07, 2026

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Mar 13, 2026

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Mar 13, 2026

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Mar 13, 2026

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Oct 07, 2025

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Aug 12, 2025

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Aug 12, 2025

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Aug 06, 2025

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 02, 2025

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNED TO LIE

Jul 01, 2025

ASSIGNED TO LIE

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jul 01, 2025

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Jul 01, 2025

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED

Jun 16, 2025

TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED

SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN

Apr 01, 2025

SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN

LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

Apr 01, 2025

LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

Apr 01, 2025

NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Mar 31, 2025

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Nov 06, 2024

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Nov 06, 2024

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED

Nov 06, 2024

APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED

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