THE BLACK SCHOLAR holds 1 USPTO trademark filings across 1 NICE class. The largest concentration is in Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods) with 1 filings. The WikiTrademarks Expansion Score is 0/100, low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding.
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Ownership & Assignment History
1 record| Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 |
BLACK WORLD FOUNDATION
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THE ROBERT CHRISMAN FOUNDATION
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
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Recent Filings
| Serial No. | Mark | Filing Date | Status | Classes | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78272091 | THE BLACK SCHOLAR | Jul 09, 2003 | Abandoned | 016 Paper & Printed Goods | THE ROBERT CHRISMAN FOUNDATION |
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FAQ: THE BLACK SCHOLAR trademark portfolio
What trademarks does THE BLACK SCHOLAR hold?
THE BLACK SCHOLAR holds 1 USPTO trademark filings across 1 NICE class. The largest concentration is in Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods). The most recent filings are registered to THE ROBERT CHRISMAN FOUNDATION.
How many trademarks does THE BLACK SCHOLAR have at the USPTO?
WikiTrademarks tracks 1 USPTO trademark filings attributed to THE BLACK SCHOLAR. The brand has been actively filing since July 2003. The count updates daily as new filings are indexed from the USPTO bulk data feed.
In which NICE classes does THE BLACK SCHOLAR file most often?
THE BLACK SCHOLAR's most active class is NICE Class 16 (Paper & Printed Goods), with 1 filings. The full distribution across all 1 classes is shown in the Nice Class Distribution panel on this page.
Who owns the THE BLACK SCHOLAR trademark?
The most recent filings under the THE BLACK SCHOLAR mark are registered to THE ROBERT CHRISMAN FOUNDATION. Trademark ownership can shift through assignments — see the Ownership & Assignment History section on this page for the full chain of title.
Is THE BLACK SCHOLAR expanding into new categories?
The current WikiTrademarks Expansion Score for THE BLACK SCHOLAR is 0 out of 100, which is low — the brand is focused on defending its existing categories rather than expanding. The score combines NICE class breadth, filing velocity, and the rate of cross-class movement from the brand's filing history.
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