Duke University (P) vs Michelle Dukes (D)
Pending
Oppositions
Proceeding Details
Proceeding Number
Filing Date
Feb 18, 2026
Last Status Update
Feb 18, 2026
Interlocutory Attorney
YONG OH (RICHARD) KIM
Parties
Plaintiff
Duke University




301 FAYETTEVILLE STREET, SUITE 1400
RALEIGH, NC 27601
Attorney / Correspondent:
WILLIAM B. CANNONPARKER POE ADAMS & BERNSTEIN LLP
301 FAYETTEVILLE STREET, SUITE 1400
RALEIGH, NC 27601
Marks:
DKE
Registered
|Reg #: 2122067|S/N: 74694684
DKE
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkCombinedOwner: Duke University
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
74694684
Registration No.
2122067
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jun 28, 1995
Registered
Dec 16, 1997
First Use
Nov 5, 1996
Goods & Services
Class 016Class 021
decals, stickers, stationery, and note pads; drinking glasses, cups, and mugs
DKE
Registered
|Reg #: 2026492|S/N: 74693793
DKE
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkCombinedOwner: Duke University
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
74693793
Registration No.
2026492
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jun 27, 1995
Registered
Dec 31, 1996
First Use
Feb 17, 1995
Goods & Services
Class 025
clothing, namely, T-shirts
DUKE
Registered
|Reg #: 5568287|S/N: 87530381
DUKE
LIVE - REGISTERED
Service MarkWordOwner: Duke University
Status: SECTION 8 & 15-ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Record Details
Serial No.
87530381
Registration No.
5568287
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jul 17, 2017
Registered
Sep 25, 2018
First Use
Jan 1, 1924
Goods & Services
Class 035Class 036
Educational services, namely, providing courses of instruction and distance learning at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels and distribution of course material in connection therewith; Educating at university or colleges; Medical training and teaching; Developing, arranging, and conducting educational conferences in the fields of science and the liberal arts; Providing speakers and lecturers in the fields of science and the liberal arts, live performances, fine art exhibitions, and live dramatic theater productions; Museum services; Promoting and administering amateur athletic programs and activities; Providing amusement, recreation, fitness and sports facilities; Operation of recreational and sports camps; Publishing of books, journals, magazines, and scientific papers; Library services; On-line academic library services; Providing a website featuring information in the fields of education and entertainment; Production of radio or television programs; Entertainment in the nature of football, baseball, golf, basketball, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, softball, volleyball, cross country, fencing, and lacrosse sports tournaments; Educational services, namely, conducting workshops and programs and providing internships in the field of civic engagement and public service and distribution of training material in connection therewith; On-line journals, namely, blogs featuring information regarding cultural immersion for community service projects and other volunteer programs; providing an on-line computer database in the field of university sports, social activities, educational events, entertainment, current events, arts, history; Educational services and teaching hospital services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, workshops, conferences and exhibitions, and distributing course materials therewith, in the field of medicine and health care, and conducting medical and health care training in the use of medical and health care devices; Education services, namely, classroom, laboratory, correspondence and home study instruction, vocational instruction, mentoring, tutoring, classes, seminars and workshops for intellectually gifted pre-college students in the fields of language arts, math and science and distribution of curricula course materials in connection therewith; Providing a website featuring information in the field of teaching academically gifted students; Research in the field of education; Education services, namely, training educators to teach academically gifted students and providing curricula in connection therewith; Entertainment services, namely, providing non-downloadable films and movies via a video-on-demand service; Botanical gardens; Transportation services, namely, providing shuttle services by bus; provision of car parking facilities; Financial services, namely, checking account services, savings account services, and issuing of credit cards; Financial services, namely, processing of transactions related to debit and stored value cards, and issuing statements of account; electronic banking; ATM banking; charitable fundraising; Retail store services, mail order services, and online retail store services featuring clothing, furniture, toys, sports equipment, housewares, jewelry, prints, decals, and memorabilia; Retail pharmacy services; Concession stands featuring food, drinks, and souvenirs; Forest management; Association services, namely, promoting interests of the alumni of a university; Ministerial services; providing personal support services for families of patients, namely, companionship, help with medical forms, counseling and emotional support; Health care; hospital services; medical services; nursing care; optician and optometry services; dispensing of pharmaceuticals; providing health and medical information; Hotel services; restaurant services; providing banquet and social function facilities for special occasions; provision of conference, exhibition and meeting facilities; medical research; conducting clinical trials for others; database design and development; design and testing for new product development; medical and optical laboratories; scientific research and development
DUKE
Registered
|Reg #: 3936096|S/N: 75567914
DUKE
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: Duke University
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
75567914
Registration No.
3936096
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Oct 8, 1998
Registered
Mar 29, 2011
First Use
Jan 1, 1926
Goods & Services
Class 025
clothing for men, women and children, namely, cloth and plastic bibs, booties, cheerleading costumes, dresses, hats, jackets, jerseys, mittens, neckties, nightshirts, pajamas, pants, playsuits, shirts, shoes, shorts, slippers, socks, sun visors, sweatbands, sweatpants, sweatshirts, sweaters, T-shirts and vests, and headwear, namely, earbands
IRON DUKES
Registered
|Reg #: 4108223|S/N: 85356737
IRON DUKES
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkWordOwner: Duke University
Status: REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Record Details
Serial No.
85356737
Registration No.
4108223
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jun 27, 2011
Registered
Mar 6, 2012
First Use
May 12, 2011
Goods & Services
Class 016Class 021
Golf balls; Decals; Shirts and hats for non-industrial uses; Blankets for outdoor use; Drinking vessels
VS
Defendant
Michelle Dukes
8605 SANTA MONICA BLVD., SUITE 1500
LOS ANGELES, CA 90069
Attorney / Correspondent:
Mark:
DUKE & DUKES LEGACY
Pending
S/N: 98951860
DUKE & DUKES LEGACY
LIVE - PENDING
TrademarkWordOwner: Michelle Dukes
Status: OPPOSITION PENDING
Record Details
Serial No.
98951860
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jan 10, 2025
First Use
Dec 1, 2022
Goods & Services
Class 033
Whiskey spirits; Alcoholic beverages, except beer
TTAB Documents
Title | Date | Entry # | Category | Code | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INSTITUTED | Feb 18, 2026 | 3 | Status | 128 | |
NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: | Feb 18, 2026 | 2 | Scheduling | 707 | |
FILED AND FEE | Feb 18, 2026 | 1 | Fees | 124 |