AMERICAN LEGION U·S Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, March 3, 2011, a trademark application was filed for AMERICAN LEGION U·S with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the AMERICAN LEGION U·S trademark a serial number of 85256833. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Thursday, September 24, 2020. This trademark is owned by The American Legion. The AMERICAN LEGION U·S trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment and educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of baseball for the development and promotion of sportsmanship, active citizenship, community service, good health, and athletic ability in young people through the medium of a planned program of baseball; organizing and operating sporting events, namely, baseball leagues for young people; organizing and conducting sporting events, namely, baseball games and baseball exhibitions

Baseballs, baseball bats

Printed certificates; decals

Ornamental cloth patches

Medals and medallions; ornamental pins

Hats, T-shirts, jackets, polo shirts

Providing educational scholarships

Coordination of recreational sporting opportunities for individuals who wish to participate in team league sports, namely, organizing baseball teams; promotional sponsorship of baseball games, baseball exhibitions and baseball teams
american legion u·s

General Information


Serial Number85256833
Word MarkAMERICAN LEGION U·S
Filing DateThursday, March 3, 2011
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateThursday, September 24, 2020
Registration Number4610052
Registration DateTuesday, September 23, 2014
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 6, 2012

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment and educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of baseball for the development and promotion of sportsmanship, active citizenship, community service, good health, and athletic ability in young people through the medium of a planned program of baseball; organizing and operating sporting events, namely, baseball leagues for young people; organizing and conducting sporting events, namely, baseball games and baseball exhibitions
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a circular emblem containing two large rings and two small rings set upon a five-pointed star. The inner most circle features the wording "US" with a small circle between the letters. Around the inner circle is a larger circle featuring eighteen small circles. Outside this circle is a five point star. Surrounding the star is a wreath which is bordered by a larger circle. Outside this circle is a larger circle featuring the word "AMERICAN" at the top and "LEGION" at the bottom, surrounded by a decorative border featuring lines and zigzag edges, all superimposed over two crossed baseball bats. At the top and between the baseball bats is a baseball with two five point stars to its right and left.
Goods and ServicesBaseballs, baseball bats
Goods and ServicesPrinted certificates; decals
Goods and ServicesOrnamental cloth patches
Goods and ServicesMedals and medallions; ornamental pins
Goods and ServicesHats, T-shirts, jackets, polo shirts
Goods and ServicesProviding educational scholarships
Section 2(f) Limitation Statementas to "US AMERICAN LEGION"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesCoordination of recreational sporting opportunities for individuals who wish to participate in team league sports, namely, organizing baseball teams; promotional sponsorship of baseball games, baseball exhibitions and baseball teams

Classification Information


International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 8, 2011
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 1990

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 8, 2011
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 8, 2011
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1988

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 8, 2011
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1989

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 8, 2011
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 1995

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, December 15, 2011
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 14, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 14, 1989

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 8, 2011
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1997

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, March 8, 2011
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, August 14, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, August 14, 1989

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe American Legion
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46204

Party NameThe American Legion
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46204

Party NameThe American Legion
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46204

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, September 23, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, May 19, 2022APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Thursday, May 19, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 19, 2022TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, May 19, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 19, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, May 19, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Thursday, September 24, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Thursday, September 24, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, September 23, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 18, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, September 23, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, August 20, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, August 20, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 23, 2014REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, August 16, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Friday, August 15, 2014ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, July 30, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, July 30, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 23, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, July 7, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 7, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, July 7, 2014SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Monday, June 16, 2014STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, June 12, 2014USE AMENDMENT FILED
Thursday, June 12, 2014TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 12, 2014NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 11, 2014SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, December 20, 2013SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Friday, January 31, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, December 20, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 2, 2013NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, June 28, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, June 28, 2013SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, June 28, 2013SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 1, 2013NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, November 6, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, November 6, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 17, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, September 28, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, September 27, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 20, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, September 20, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, September 20, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, September 20, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, September 14, 2012PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, September 7, 2012WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Tuesday, August 28, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, August 25, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, August 25, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Saturday, August 25, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, August 25, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, August 25, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 14, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 14, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 14, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, July 19, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, July 19, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 13, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, January 14, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, January 14, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, January 14, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 15, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, December 15, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, December 14, 2011ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, December 14, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 14, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 14, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 14, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, June 3, 2011ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, March 9, 2011NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, March 8, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, March 7, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED