◦ INDIANAPOLIS ◦ CLOWNS Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, August 25, 2025, a trademark application was filed for ◦ INDIANAPOLIS ◦ CLOWNS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ◦ INDIANAPOLIS ◦ CLOWNS trademark a serial number of 99355865. The federal status of this trademark filing is APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION as of Monday, March 16, 2026. This trademark is owned by Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Inc.. The ◦ INDIANAPOLIS ◦ CLOWNS trademark is filed in the Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:
On-line retail store services featuring baseball-related sporting goods and apparel; Retail store services featuring baseball-related sporting goods and apparel
Hats; Baseball caps and hats; Beanies; Tops as clothing; Bottoms as clothing; Baseball jerseys; Shirts; T-shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Tank tops; Polo shirts; Pants
Baseballs; Baseball mitts; Baseball gloves; Baseball bats; Baseball batting gloves; Baseball sliding mitts; Elbow guards for athletic use; Leg guards for athletic use
General Information
| Serial Number | 99355865 |
| Word Mark | ◦ INDIANAPOLIS ◦ CLOWNS |
| Filing Date | Monday, August 25, 2025 |
| Status | 680 - APPROVED FOR PUBLICATION |
| Status Date | Monday, March 16, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | On-line retail store services featuring baseball-related sporting goods and apparel; Retail store services featuring baseball-related sporting goods and apparel |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "INDIANAPOLIS" |
| Goods and Services | Hats; Baseball caps and hats; Beanies; Tops as clothing; Bottoms as clothing; Baseball jerseys; Shirts; T-shirts; Sweatshirts; Hooded sweatshirts; Tank tops; Polo shirts; Pants |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a pair of stylized clown shoes, with a star appearing on the toe boxes of each shoe and between the pair of shoes, wherein the shoes are depicted as hanging by their shoelaces from a nail. The word "INDIANAPOLIS" is placed within a circular border around the shoes, all of which is positioned above the stylized word "CLOWNS." A pair of crossed baseball bats are depicted behind the word "CLOWNS.". |
| Goods and Services | Baseballs; Baseball mitts; Baseball gloves; Baseball bats; Baseball batting gloves; Baseball sliding mitts; Elbow guards for athletic use; Leg guards for athletic use |
Classification Information
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, August 25, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, August 25, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, August 25, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 54 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | Kansas City, MO 64108
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, January 14, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, March 14, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Saturday, March 14, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, March 14, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, March 16, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
