Duke University (P) vs Sisterhood of Hoop LLC (D)
Pending
Oppositions
Proceeding Details
Proceeding Number
Filing Date
Mar 13, 2026
Last Status Update
Mar 13, 2026
Interlocutory Attorney
JENNIFER KRISP
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:
THE BROTHERHOOD D
Registered
|Reg #: 6585734|S/N: 88722538
THE BROTHERHOOD D
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkCombinedOwner: Duke University
Status: REGISTERED
Record Details
Serial No.
88722538
Registration No.
6585734
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Dec 11, 2019
Registered
Dec 14, 2021
First Use
Aug 19, 2016
Goods & Services
Class 025
Tops as clothing
THE BROTHERHOOD D
Registered
|Reg #: 6698290|S/N: 90661203
THE BROTHERHOOD D
LIVE - REGISTERED
Service MarkCombinedOwner: Duke University
Status: REGISTERED
Record Details
Serial No.
90661203
Registration No.
6698290
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Apr 21, 2021
Registered
Apr 12, 2022
First Use
Nov 12, 2016
Goods & Services
Class 041
Entertainment in the nature of basketball games; Providing collegiate athletic and sporting events
THE SISTERHOOD D
Registered
|Reg #: 8005040|S/N: 99231111
THE SISTERHOOD D
LIVE - REGISTERED
TrademarkCombinedOwner: Duke University
Status: REGISTERED
Record Details
Serial No.
99231111
Registration No.
8005040
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jun 12, 2025
Registered
Oct 28, 2025
First Use
Aug 31, 2020
Goods & Services
Class 025Class 041
Organizing and conducting college sport competitions and athletic events; Organizing and conducting college athletic events; Tops as clothing
THE SISTERHOOD
S/N:
THE BROTHERHOOD
S/N:
VS
Defendant
Sisterhood of Hoop LLC
1900 JAY ELL DRIVE
RICHARDSON, TX 75081
Attorney / Correspondent:
Mark:
SISTERHOOD OF HOOP
Pending
S/N: 99214124
SISTERHOOD OF HOOP
LIVE - PENDING
TrademarkCombinedOwner: Sisterhood of Hoop LLC
Status: OPPOSITION PENDING
Record Details
Serial No.
99214124
Status
LIVE
Important Dates
Filed
Jun 2, 2025
Goods & Services
Class 025Class 041
Sports training services in the field of basketball; Providing classes, workshops, seminars and camps in the field of basketball; Providing recreational basketball camps; Conducting basketball tournaments; Organization, arranging and conducting of basketball games; Providing a website featuring information relating to the sport of basketball; Sweat shirts; T-shirts; Athletic apparel, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, hats and caps, athletic uniforms
TTAB Documents
Title | Date | Entry # | Category | Code | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
INSTITUTED | Mar 13, 2026 | 3 | Status | 128 | |
NOTICE AND TRIAL DATES SENT; ANSWER DUE: | Mar 13, 2026 | 2 | Scheduling | 707 | |
FILED AND FEE | Mar 13, 2026 | 1 | Fees | 124 |