Who owns the I BEING BLACK trademark?

The I BEING BLACK trademark is owned by Kweku Kumi Rauf.

What class is the I BEING BLACK trademark registered in?

The I BEING BLACK trademark is registered in Class 025 (Clothing, footwear & headgear).

What is the serial number for I BEING BLACK?

The USPTO serial number for I BEING BLACK is 88821187.

What is the registration number for I BEING BLACK?

I BEING BLACK is registered under USPTO registration number 6431040.

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I BEING BLACK

SN 88821187·Reg 6431040·Filed Mar 04, 2020

Owner Kweku Kumi Rauf

Clothing, footwear, headwear.

I BEING BLACK (Serial No. 88821187), Registration No. 6431040, is a registered US trademark filed on Mar 04, 2020 by Kweku Kumi Rauf. This trademark covers Class 025 (Clothing, footwear & headgear).

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I BEING BLACK (Reg. #6431040) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Kweku Kumi Rauf, since 2020. The mark covers Class 025 (Clothing, footwear & headgear). Goods and services include Clothing, footwear, headwear.. The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.

FILED

Mar 04, 2020

SERIAL

88821187

REG#

6431040

REGISTERED

Jul 27, 2021

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateMar 04, 2020

Serial Number88821187

Registration No.6431040

Registration DateJul 27, 2021

Status DateJul 27, 2021

Published for OppositionMay 11, 2021

Filing Basis & Declarations

Filed as Use ApplicationUse Application CurrentlyTrademark

Full Goods & Services

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OFFICE

USPTO

COUNTRY

Class 025Clothing, footwear & headgear

US codes: 022, 039

First use anywhere: Jan 05, 1998

First use in commerce: Jan 22, 1998

Clothing, footwear, headwear.

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

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Status History

26 events

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

Jul 27, 2026

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

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Jul 27, 2021

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

May 11, 2021

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

May 11, 2021

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Apr 21, 2021

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Apr 02, 2021

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Apr 02, 2021

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Apr 02, 2021

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Apr 02, 2021

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 02, 2021

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Mar 31, 2021

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

Mar 30, 2021

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Mar 30, 2021

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

Dec 12, 2020

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

Dec 12, 2020

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

Dec 12, 2020

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Nov 24, 2020

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Nov 23, 2020

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Nov 23, 2020

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

May 22, 2020

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

May 22, 2020

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

May 22, 2020

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

May 22, 2020

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED

Mar 11, 2020

NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Mar 10, 2020

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Mar 07, 2020

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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