Who owns the IT CAN'T BE A JOKE trademark?

The IT CAN'T BE A JOKE trademark is owned by Kevin Kelly.

What class is the IT CAN'T BE A JOKE trademark registered in?

The IT CAN'T BE A JOKE trademark is registered in Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

What is the serial number for IT CAN'T BE A JOKE?

The USPTO serial number for IT CAN'T BE A JOKE is 98289834.

What is the registration number for IT CAN'T BE A JOKE?

IT CAN'T BE A JOKE is registered under USPTO registration number 8233164.

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IT CAN'T BE A JOKE

SN 98289834·Reg 8233164·Filed Nov 29, 2023

Owner Kevin Kelly

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

IT CAN'T BE A JOKE (Serial No. 98289834), Registration No. 8233164, is a registered US trademark filed on Nov 29, 2023 by Kevin Kelly. This trademark covers Class 041 (Education & entertainment services).

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IT CAN'T BE A JOKE (Reg. #8233164) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, Kevin Kelly, since 2023. 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

Nov 29, 2023

SERIAL

98289834

REG#

8233164

REGISTERED

Apr 28, 2026

Filing Information

StatusREGISTERED

Filing DateNov 29, 2023

Serial Number98289834

Registration No.8233164

Registration DateApr 28, 2026

Status DateApr 28, 2026

Published for OppositionApr 15, 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: Dec 24, 2023

First use in commerce: Dec 24, 2023

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

32 events

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Apr 28, 2026

REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

Apr 28, 2026

NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

Apr 03, 2026

ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

Apr 03, 2026

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

Feb 08, 2026

CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

Feb 08, 2026

STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

Aug 05, 2025

TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED

USE AMENDMENT FILED

Aug 05, 2025

USE AMENDMENT FILED

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

Jun 10, 2025

NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

Apr 15, 2025

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

Apr 15, 2025

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

Apr 09, 2025

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Mar 18, 2025

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

Mar 18, 2025

EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

Mar 18, 2025

NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

Mar 18, 2025

EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

Mar 18, 2025

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

Jan 30, 2025

TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Jan 30, 2025

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Jan 30, 2025

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

Nov 25, 2024

FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

Nov 25, 2024

FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

Nov 25, 2024

NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

Sep 30, 2024

TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

Sep 30, 2024

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

Sep 30, 2024

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

Jun 29, 2024

NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Jun 29, 2024

NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

Jun 29, 2024

NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

Jun 27, 2024

ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

Jan 23, 2024

NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

Dec 02, 2023

NEW APPLICATION ENTERED

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