Who owns the BET trademark?

The BET trademark is owned by BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION LLC.

What class is the BET trademark registered in?

The BET trademark is registered in Class 038 (Telecommunications services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for BET?

The USPTO serial number for BET is 73708949.

What is the registration number for BET?

BET is registered under USPTO registration number 1511259.

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BET

REGISTERED

Serial: 73708949
Reg: 1511259
Filed: Feb 01, 1988
Owner: BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION LLC

Telecommunications.; Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

What to file next

Section 9 renewal, filed with a Section 8 declaration

When: Due between the ninth and tenth anniversary of registration, then before each tenth anniversary after that.
Extensions and grace: A six-month grace period follows, with an added per-class fee.
If it is missed: A missed renewal cancels the registration, and there is no revival route for it.

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General information about USPTO practice, not legal advice. The register is the authority, and a filing that has not yet posted can change what is owed.

Full Goods & Services

Class 038Telecommunications services

US codes: 104

First use anywhere: Jan 25, 1980

First use in commerce: Jan 25, 1980

Telecommunications.

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 107

First use anywhere: Jan 25, 1980

First use in commerce: Jan 25, 1980

Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.

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

Status History

28 events

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Sep 11, 2025

Code COAR

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Sep 11, 2025

Code CHAN

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Sep 11, 2025

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 11, 2025

Code ARAA

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Sep 11, 2025

Code TCCA

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 20, 2017

Code APRE

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Dec 20, 2017

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Dec 20, 2017

Code RNL2

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

Dec 20, 2017

Code NA89

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Nov 27, 2017

Code TCCA

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Nov 27, 2017

Code E89R

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED

Nov 01, 2017

Code REM2

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Oct 24, 2014

Code TCCA

TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED

Oct 24, 2014

Code REAP

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Oct 24, 2014

Code ARAA

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED

Feb 24, 2009

Code 89AG

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Feb 24, 2009

Code RNL1

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Nov 26, 2008

Code PLGL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Nov 24, 2008

Code E89R

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Jul 17, 2008

Code CFIT

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jan 09, 2006

Code TCCA

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.

Mar 15, 1994

Code C15A

REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED

Dec 06, 1993

Code 815F

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Nov 01, 1988

Code R.PR

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Aug 09, 1988

Code PUBO

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Jul 08, 1988

Code NPUB

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jun 17, 1988

Code CNSA

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

May 20, 1988

Code CNEA

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