T.L.A., Inc. (P) vs Netiera Bowman (D)
Pending
Oppositions
Proceeding Details
Proceeding Number
Filing Date
Oct 17, 2023
Last Status Update
Mar 5, 2026
Interlocutory Attorney
STEVEN W FERRELL
Parties
Plaintiff
T.L.A., Inc.



1601 DODGE STREET, SUITE 3700
OMAHA, NE 68102
Attorney / Correspondent:
Marks:
NEGUS
Registered
|Reg #: 4908430|S/N: 86704788
NEGUS
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkCombinedOwner: T.L.A., Inc.
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
86704788
Registration No.
4908430
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jul 25, 2015
Registered
Mar 1, 2016
First Use
Jul 1, 1997
Goods & Services
Class 025
Apparel for dancers, namely, tee shirts, sweatshirts, pants, leggings, shorts and jackets; Athletic shorts; Baseball caps and hats; Graphic T-shirts; Jerseys; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts; Shorts; Sports jerseys; Sweat shorts; T-shirts; Tank tops
NEGUS
Registered
|Reg #: 3114501|S/N: 75368722
NEGUS
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: T.L.A., Inc.
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
75368722
Registration No.
3114501
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Oct 6, 1997
Registered
Jul 11, 2006
First Use
Feb 14, 2006
Goods & Services
Class 025
JERSEYS, BASEBALL CAPS, T-SHIRTS, SWEAT SUITS, TANK TOPS, AND SHORTS
NEGUS
Registered
|Reg #: 6142400|S/N: 87983260
NEGUS
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: T.L.A., Inc.
Status: SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Record Details
Serial No.
87983260
Registration No.
6142400
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jun 4, 2016
Registered
Sep 1, 2020
First Use
Feb 14, 2020
Goods & Services
Class 025
Footwear; footwear for men; footwear for women; athletic footwear; athletic footwear for basketball
NEGUS THE AFRICAN WORD FOR KING AND QUEEN
Registered
|Reg #: 4912929|S/N: 86673588
NEGUS THE AFRICAN WORD FOR KING AND QUEEN
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: T.L.A., Inc. Ashford, Timothy L.
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
86673588
Registration No.
4912929
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jun 24, 2015
Registered
Mar 8, 2016
First Use
Mar 25, 1997
Goods & Services
Class 025
JERSEYS; BASEBALL CAPS; T-SHIRTS; SWEAT SUITS; TANK TOPS; SHORTS
VS
Defendant
Netiera Bowman
205 N MICHIGAN AVE, SUITE 810
CHICAGO, IL 60601
Attorney / Correspondent:
Mark:
NEGUS NOIR
Pending
S/N: 97614725
NEGUS NOIR
LIVE - PENDING
TrademarkWordOwner: Bowman, Netiera
Status: OPPOSITION PENDING
Record Details
Serial No.
97614725
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Sep 30, 2022
Goods & Services
Class 025
Belts for clothing; Bodysuits; Bras; Coats; Coats for men; Coats for men and women; Coats for women; Coats of denim; Dress pants; Dress shoes; Dress suits; Dresses; Dresses for women and children; Dresses, namely, cocktail, evening, casual, and formal; Dressing gowns; Footwear; Footwear for men; Footwear for women; Footwear made of vinyl; Footwear not for sports; Footwear, namely, pumps; Hats; Hooded pullovers; Hooded sweat shirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts for men, women, and children; Hoodies; Hoods; Hosiery; Jeans; Outerwear, namely, sweaters, hoodies, jackets and coats; Panties; Panties, shorts and briefs; Pants; Scarves; Scrub tops and pants not for surgical purposes; Shirts; Shirts and short-sleeved shirts; Shirts for men, women, and children; Shoes; Shorts; Shorts for men, women, and children; Snow boarding suits; Snow boots; Snow pants; Snow suits; Suits; Sweat shirts; Sweaters; T-shirts; T-shirts for men, women, and children; Tank-tops; Tank tops; Thermal socks; Thermal underwear; Undergarments; Underwear; Underwear, namely, boy shorts; Wedding dresses; Winter boots; Athletic footwear; Athletic shoes; Athletic shorts; Athletic sweaters; Blue jeans; Body shirts; Bomber jackets; Capri pants; Children's underwear; Climbing footwear; Clothing jackets; Clothing jackets for men, women, and children; Cocktail dresses; Cycling shorts; Denim jackets; Denim jeans; Denim pants; Denim shorts; Dress shirts; Duffel coats; Duffle coats; Evening dresses; Faux fur coats; Fleece jackets; Fur coats and jackets; Graphic T-shirts; Gym shorts; Head scarves; Heavy coats; Heavy jackets; Hiking jackets; Jogging pants; Ladies' suits; Leather belts for clothing; Leather shoes; Long jackets; Long underwear; Long-sleeved shirts; Men's suits, women's suits; Men's underwear; Men's and women's jackets, coats, trousers, vests; Neck scarves; Outer jackets; Over shirts; Pumps as footwear; Shoe liners being hosiery; Short-sleeve shirts; Short-sleeved shirts; Short-sleeved or long-sleeved t-shirts; Skirt suits; Skirts and dresses; Sleeved jackets; Sleeved or sleeveless jackets; Snowboard jackets; Sports bra; Sports bras; Suit coats; Sweat pants; Sweat suits; Tee shirts; Tee-shirts; Tennis shoes; Thong underwear; Top coats; V-neck sweaters; Waist belts; Walking shorts; Winter coats; Women's underwear; Women's athletic tops with built-in bras; Women's clothing, namely, shirts, dresses, skirts, blouses
TTAB Documents
Title | Date | Entry # | Category | Code | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D NOR (EXS 1-3) | Mar 5, 2026 | 30 | Miscellaneous | 900 | |
P PROOF OF SERVICE | Jan 8, 2026 | 29 | Miscellaneous | 900 | |
P CONF TEST DECL OF ASHFORD (EXS 1-13) | Jan 5, 2026 | 28 | Miscellaneous | 900 | |
P TEST DECL OF ASHFORD (EXS 1-13) | Jan 5, 2026 | 27 | Miscellaneous | 900 | |
P NOR (EXS A-G) | Jan 5, 2026 | 26 | Miscellaneous | 900 | |
SUSPENDED | Nov 3, 2025 | 25 | Status | 516 | |
P MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS | Oct 30, 2025 | 24 | Motions | 511 | |
SUSPENDED | Aug 28, 2025 | 23 | Status | 516 | |
P MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS | Aug 28, 2025 | 22 | Motions | 511 | |
SUSPENDED | Jun 30, 2025 | 21 | Status | 516 | |
P MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS | Jun 30, 2025 | 20 | Motions | 511 | |
SUSPENDED | May 27, 2025 | 19 | Status | 516 | |
P MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS | May 27, 2025 | 18 | Motions | 511 | |
SUSPENDED | Apr 25, 2025 | 17 | Status | 516 | |
P MOT TO SUSP W/ CONSENT PEND SETTL NEGOTIATIONS | Apr 25, 2025 | 16 | Motions | 511 | |
TRIAL DATES RESET | Jul 5, 2024 | 15 | Scheduling | 657 | |
D OPP/RESP TO MOTION | Apr 19, 2024 | 14 | Motions | 405 | |
SUSP PEND DISP OF OUTSTNDNG MOT | Apr 3, 2024 | 13 | Status | 518 | |
P MOT TO STRIKE PLEADING/AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE | Apr 1, 2024 | 12 | Motions | 351 | |
ANSWER | Mar 21, 2024 | 11 | Pleadings | 107 | |
D CHANGE OF CORRESP ADDRESS | Mar 21, 2024 | 10 | Parties | 626 | |
TRIAL DATES RESET | Mar 6, 2024 | 9 | Scheduling | 657 | |
SUSP PEND DISP OF OUTSTNDNG MOT | Jan 16, 2024 | 8 | Status | 518 | |
P OPP/RESP TO MOTION | Jan 10, 2024 | 7 | Motions | 416 | |
MOT FOR RELIEF FROM ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT | Dec 22, 2023 | 6 | Motions | 355 | |
D APPEARANCE / POWER OF ATTORNEY | Dec 22, 2023 | 5 | Parties | 623 | |
NOTICE OF DEFAULT | Dec 8, 2023 | 4 | Defaults | 144 | |
INSTITUTED | Oct 18, 2023 | 3 | Status | 128 | |
NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: | Oct 18, 2023 | 2 | Scheduling | 707 | |
FILED AND FEE | Oct 17, 2023 | 1 | Fees | 124 |