Who owns the BUILT IN THE DARK trademark?

The BUILT IN THE DARK trademark is owned by Wake Forest University.

What class is the BUILT IN THE DARK trademark registered in?

The BUILT IN THE DARK trademark is registered in Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for BUILT IN THE DARK?

The USPTO serial number for BUILT IN THE DARK is 99257684.

What is the registration number for BUILT IN THE DARK?

BUILT IN THE DARK is registered under USPTO registration number 8427028.

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BUILT IN THE DARK

SN 99257684·Reg 8427028·Filed Jun 27, 2025

Owner Wake Forest University

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

BUILT IN THE DARK (Serial No. 99257684), Registration No. 8427028, is a registered US trademark filed on Jun 27, 2025 by Wake Forest University. This trademark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

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BUILT IN THE DARK (Reg. #8427028) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Wake Forest University, since 2025. 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

Jun 27, 2025

SERIAL

99257684

REG#

8427028

REGISTERED

Sep 01, 2026

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateJun 27, 2025

Serial Number99257684

Registration No.8427028

Registration DateSep 01, 2026

Status DateSep 01, 2026

Published for OppositionSep 30, 2025

Filing Basis & Declarations

Standard Characters ClaimedUse Application Currently

Full Goods & Services

CLASSES

OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 041Education & entertainment services

US codes: 100, 101, 107

First use anywhere: Aug 29, 2025

First use in commerce: Aug 29, 2025

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

21 events

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Sep 01, 2026

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

Sep 01, 2026

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Aug 10, 2026

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Aug 10, 2026

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Jul 25, 2026

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Jul 22, 2026

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

May 16, 2026

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

May 15, 2026

SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

May 15, 2026

SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

May 15, 2026

SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

May 15, 2026

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

May 15, 2026

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Nov 25, 2025

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Sep 30, 2025

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Sep 30, 2025

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Sep 24, 2025

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Sep 02, 2025

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Aug 25, 2025

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Jun 27, 2025

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jun 27, 2025

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED

Jun 27, 2025

APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED

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