Who owns the BLACK LIGHTNING trademark?

The BLACK LIGHTNING trademark is owned by DC Comics.

What class is the BLACK LIGHTNING trademark registered in?

The BLACK LIGHTNING trademark is registered in Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for BLACK LIGHTNING?

The USPTO serial number for BLACK LIGHTNING is 87943019.

What is the registration number for BLACK LIGHTNING?

BLACK LIGHTNING is registered under USPTO registration number 6142378.

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BLACK LIGHTNING

SN 87943019·Reg 6142378·Filed May 31, 2018

Owner DC Comics

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

BLACK LIGHTNING (Serial No. 87943019), Registration No. 6142378, is a registered US trademark filed on May 31, 2018 by DC Comics. This trademark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

Section 8/9 declaration window: September 02, 2030

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BLACK LIGHTNING (Reg. #6142378) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, DC Comics, since 2018. The mark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services). Goods and services include Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

May 31, 2018

SERIAL

87943019

REG#

6142378

REGISTERED

Sep 01, 2020

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateMay 31, 2018

Serial Number87943019

Registration No.6142378

Registration DateSep 01, 2020

Status DateOct 20, 2026

Published for OppositionMay 14, 2019

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application CurrentlySection 8 AcceptedSection 15 Acknowledged

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Jan 16, 2018

First use in commerce: Jan 16, 2018

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

35 events

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

Oct 20, 2026

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

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

Oct 20, 2026

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

Oct 19, 2026

CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

Aug 12, 2026

TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

Sep 01, 2025

COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

Jul 14, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

Jul 14, 2025

APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED

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

Jul 14, 2025

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

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

Jul 14, 2025

ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

Jul 14, 2025

TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Sep 01, 2020

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Jul 28, 2020

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Jul 25, 2020

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Jul 24, 2020

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Jul 24, 2020

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Jul 07, 2020

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Jul 07, 2020

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

Jan 10, 2020

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

Jan 08, 2020

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

Jan 08, 2020

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

Jan 08, 2020

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Jul 09, 2019

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

May 14, 2019

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

May 14, 2019

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Apr 24, 2019

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Mar 21, 2019

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Mar 08, 2019

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Mar 08, 2019

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Mar 08, 2019

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Sep 14, 2018

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Sep 14, 2018

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Sep 14, 2018

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Sep 14, 2018

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jun 06, 2018

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jun 04, 2018

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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