Who owns the BET trademark?

The BET trademark is owned by BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION LLC.

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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Q: What class is the BET trademark registered in?

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

SN 73708949·Reg 1511259·Filed Feb 01, 1988

Owner BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION LLC

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

BET (Serial No. 73708949), Registration No. 1511259, is a registered US trademark filed on Feb 01, 1988 by BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION LLC. This trademark covers Class 038 (Telecommunications services), Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

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BET (Reg. #1511259) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, BLACK ENTERTAINMENT TELEVISION LLC, since 1988. The mark covers Class 038 (Telecommunications services) and Class 041 (Education & entertainment services) respectively. Goods and services include Telecommunications.; Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Feb 01, 1988

SERIAL

73708949

REG#

1511259

REGISTERED

Nov 01, 1988

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateFeb 01, 1988

Serial Number73708949

Registration No.1511259

Registration DateNov 01, 1988

Status DateDec 20, 2017

Published for OppositionAug 09, 1988

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedFiled as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

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CLASSES

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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.

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Status History

28 events

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Sep 11, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Sep 11, 2025

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

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

Sep 11, 2025

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Sep 11, 2025

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Sep 11, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Dec 20, 2017

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

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

Dec 20, 2017

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Dec 20, 2017

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

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

Dec 20, 2017

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

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Nov 27, 2017

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Nov 27, 2017

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

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

Nov 01, 2017

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

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Oct 24, 2014

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

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

Oct 24, 2014

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Oct 24, 2014

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

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

Feb 24, 2009

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

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

Feb 24, 2009

REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

Nov 26, 2008

ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

Nov 24, 2008

TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED

CASE FILE IN TICRS

Jul 17, 2008

CASE FILE IN TICRS

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jan 09, 2006

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

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

Mar 15, 1994

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

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

Dec 06, 1993

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

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Nov 01, 1988

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Aug 09, 1988

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

Jul 08, 1988

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jun 17, 1988

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

May 20, 1988

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED

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