ATHLETICS FOR A BETTER WORLD Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Tuesday, May 20, 2014, a trademark application was filed for ATHLETICS FOR A BETTER WORLD with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the ATHLETICS FOR A BETTER WORLD trademark a serial number of 79154721. The federal status of this trademark filing is IR CANCELLED - US REGISTRATION CANCELLED as of Monday, May 20, 2024. This trademark is owned by INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ATHLETICSFEDERATIONS. The ATHLETICS FOR A BETTER WORLD trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Entertainment in the nature of laser shows, light shows, audio and visual performances by actors, musical bands, and dancers, live performances by a musical band, preparation of special effects, and fireworks displays; organization of lotteries; organization of athletics and sports competitions; betting and gambling services in connection with sports; hospitality services, namely, arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting parties and social entertainment events at sports and entertainment events; hospitality services, namely, providing facilities for recreation activities and providing tours of stadiums and sports venues; providing tickets to sporting or leisure events, namely, providing will-call ticket services; entertainment services in connection with sports events, namely, betting and casino gaming services linked to sporting events; organizing community sporting and cultural events; organization of sports and cultural events and activities; organization of sports competition...
Leather and imitation leather; leather straps; umbrellas; parasols; sports bags; leisure bags in the nature of all-purpose carrying bags; travel bags; backpacks; tote bags; satchels; belt bags; handbags; leather bags; ball-shaped leather bags; beach bags; garment bags for suits; suitcases; belts for suitcases, namely, straps for suitcases; tote bags; document cases; vanity cases sold empty; key cases; wallets; purses; clothing for household pets, collars for domestic pets; leashes for animals; animal skins; travelling trunks; walking sticks; whips, harnesses and saddlery; business card cases
Games and toys, namely, board games, card games, dice games, action skill games, action target games, target games, arcade games, toy figures, plush toys, squeeze toys, soft sculpture toys, stuffed toy animals, mechanical toys, musical toys, inflatable toys, bath toys, toy vehicles, toy weapons, rubber character toys, toy construction sets, toy hoop sets, plastic character toys, gymnastic and sporting articles, namely, starting blocks, hurdles, non-motorized hurdle carts, spare hurdle bars, relay batons, lane markers, steeple-chase barriers, starter's stands, high jump standards, high jump cross bars, high jump landing areas, fitted weather covers for track and field equipment, pole vaulting standards, pole vaulting bar placers, pole vaulting cross bars, pole vaulting flex bars, pole vaulting landing areas, pole vaulting racks, long jump distance indicators in the nature of distance marker boards for indicating position and for the use exclusively in track and field sporting events, tr...
Telecommunications, namely, telecommunication access services, providing telecommunications connections to the internet or databases, fixed and mobile telephone services, international telephone services, data transmission and reception services via telecommunication means, telecommunications by email; electronic transmission of information via wireless or cable networks; electronic transmission of data, images and speech; information transmission via electronic communications networks; electronic messaging services; services of an Internet access provider, namely provision of access to the Internet; providing access to search engines and search portals on the Internet; providing on-line forums for transmission of messages among computer users; electronic data exchange via chatlines, chat rooms and other forums on the Internet; providing interactive online chat forums; rental and provision of access to data banks, in particular to online sports data banks; transmission of messages and ...
Coloring and drawing books; children's activity books; magazines in the fields of athletics, sports, sporting events, athletes, celebrities and entertainment; newspapers; books and magazines in the fields of athletes and sporting events; book marks; printed teaching materials in the field of athletics and sports; score sheets; printed products, namely, lists featuring sporting accessory information; printed sport result tables; event programs; event albums; photograph albums; autograph books, printed timetables, brochures about athletics, sports, sporting events, athletes, celebrities and entertainment; photographs of sports players for collectors; bumper stickers, stickers, scrapbooks, sticker albums; posters; photographs; tablecloths of paper; paper napkins; bags of paper; invitation cards; greeting cards; gift-wrapping paper; table mats and place mats of paper; garbage bags of paper or plastic materials; paper bags; paper for wrapping food; plastic food storage bags for household us...
Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, team shirts, polo shirts, rugby shirts, jerseys, pants, shorts, tops, bottoms, dresses, skirts, blouses, underwear, track suits, track pants, jogging suits, jogging outfits, sweat jackets, sweat pants, sweat shirts, sweat shorts, sweat suits, singlets, jackets, coats, coaches' coats, tights, athletic tights, undergarments, wrist bands, rain ponchos; compression garments for athletic or other non-medical use, namely, compression socks, stockings, leggings, jerseys, vests, trousers; knit sportswear, namely, knit bottoms, knit tops, knit shirts, knit skirts, knit dresses and polo knit tops; outdoor clothing, namely, jackets, coats, mittens, gloves, rainwear, ponchos, pullovers, anoraks, coveralls, gilets, skiwear; footwear, athletic footwear, shoes, socks, stockings; headgear, namely, headwear, headbands, hats, caps
General Information
| Serial Number | 79154721 |
| Word Mark | ATHLETICS FOR A BETTER WORLD |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, May 20, 2014 |
| Status | 404 - IR CANCELLED - US REGISTRATION CANCELLED |
| Status Date | Monday, May 20, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 4843326 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, November 3, 2015 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, August 18, 2015 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Entertainment in the nature of laser shows, light shows, audio and visual performances by actors, musical bands, and dancers, live performances by a musical band, preparation of special effects, and fireworks displays; organization of lotteries; organization of athletics and sports competitions; betting and gambling services in connection with sports; hospitality services, namely, arranging, organizing, conducting, and hosting parties and social entertainment events at sports and entertainment events; hospitality services, namely, providing facilities for recreation activities and providing tours of stadiums and sports venues; providing tickets to sporting or leisure events, namely, providing will-call ticket services; entertainment services in connection with sports events, namely, betting and casino gaming services linked to sporting events; organizing community sporting and cultural events; organization of sports and cultural events and activities; organization of sports competitions; organization of athletics events; organizing and conducting athletic competitions and games in the field of track and field; providing sports facilities for track and field; rental of video and audiovisual systems; producing, distribution and rental of cinematographic recordings and audio and video recordings in the fields of athletics, sports, sporting events, athletes, celebrities and entertainment. production and rental of interactive goods for educational and entertainment purposes, namely, interactive compact discs, CD-ROMs and computer games; television and radio coverage of sports events, namely, providing news in the nature of current event reporting; production of radio and television programs and video tapes; ticket reservation and booking services for entertainment, sporting and cultural events; conducting sporting events in the nature of providing time-keeping during sporting events; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable interactive games; online betting and gaming services on the Internet or any wireless electronic communications network; providing lottery-related services; information in the field of entertainment, namely, sports, provided online via a computer database or the Internet or any wireless electronic communication network; electronic game services transmitted over the Internet or on mobile telephones; publication of books; online editing of electronic books and journals; audio and video recording services; production of animated cartoons for movies, production of animated cartoons for television; rental of image and sound recordings for entertainment; rental of indoor recreational facilities for playing sports, sports training, and group recreation events; rental of buildings for entertainment purposes and rental of sports facilities |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words, "ATHLETICS FOR A BETTER WORLD", with a sneaker and dove design all in a circle background. |
| Goods and Services | Leather and imitation leather; leather straps; umbrellas; parasols; sports bags; leisure bags in the nature of all-purpose carrying bags; travel bags; backpacks; tote bags; satchels; belt bags; handbags; leather bags; ball-shaped leather bags; beach bags; garment bags for suits; suitcases; belts for suitcases, namely, straps for suitcases; tote bags; document cases; vanity cases sold empty; key cases; wallets; purses; clothing for household pets, collars for domestic pets; leashes for animals; animal skins; travelling trunks; walking sticks; whips, harnesses and saddlery; business card cases |
| Goods and Services | Games and toys, namely, board games, card games, dice games, action skill games, action target games, target games, arcade games, toy figures, plush toys, squeeze toys, soft sculpture toys, stuffed toy animals, mechanical toys, musical toys, inflatable toys, bath toys, toy vehicles, toy weapons, rubber character toys, toy construction sets, toy hoop sets, plastic character toys, gymnastic and sporting articles, namely, starting blocks, hurdles, non-motorized hurdle carts, spare hurdle bars, relay batons, lane markers, steeple-chase barriers, starter's stands, high jump standards, high jump cross bars, high jump landing areas, fitted weather covers for track and field equipment, pole vaulting standards, pole vaulting bar placers, pole vaulting cross bars, pole vaulting flex bars, pole vaulting landing areas, pole vaulting racks, long jump distance indicators in the nature of distance marker boards for indicating position and for the use exclusively in track and field sporting events, triple jump distance indicators in the nature of distance marker boards for indicating position and for the use exclusively in track and field sporting events, take off boards and take off systems comprised primarily of takeoff boards, discuses, discus carrier racks, discus marker boxes, discus cages, mesh nets for discus centers, javelins, javelin carrier racks, run up markers, track and field equipment in the nature of hammers, hammer cages for track and field hammers, hammer conversion circles for track and field, hammer carrier racks for track and field hammers, hammer handles for track and field hammers, hammer wires for track and field hammers, shots for use in shot put competitions, shot put return channels, carrier racks for shots used in shot put competitions, stop boards for use in shot put competitions, distance marker boxes for shot put, exercise benches, judges flags for use in athletics competitions, namely, track and field events; world record indicator markers for indicating position and for the use exclusively in track and field sporting events, champ record indicator markers for indicating position and for the use exclusively in track and field sporting events, qualifying mark indicator markers for indicating position and for the use exclusively in track and field sporting events, sector marking tape for use in athletic events, chalk dispensers for use exclusively in athletic events, run up markers for use in athletic events, namely, track and field events, lap counters, performance boards, sports balls, balls for games, soccer balls, volleyballs, basketballs, rugby balls, footballs, balls for mini-football, beach balls, fitness balls, exercise balls, exercise equipment, namely, inflatable balls, play balloons, indoor balls and surfboards; Christmas tree decorations; amusement apparatus adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; scratch cards for playing lottery games; lottery tickets |
| Goods and Services | Telecommunications, namely, telecommunication access services, providing telecommunications connections to the internet or databases, fixed and mobile telephone services, international telephone services, data transmission and reception services via telecommunication means, telecommunications by email; electronic transmission of information via wireless or cable networks; electronic transmission of data, images and speech; information transmission via electronic communications networks; electronic messaging services; services of an Internet access provider, namely provision of access to the Internet; providing access to search engines and search portals on the Internet; providing on-line forums for transmission of messages among computer users; electronic data exchange via chatlines, chat rooms and other forums on the Internet; providing interactive online chat forums; rental and provision of access to data banks, in particular to online sports data banks; transmission of messages and images via computer, SMS, UMPTS and WAP protocol; broadcasting of films, television, video and radio programs, including Internet broadcasting; broadcasting of radio and television programs related to sports and sporting events; providing access to digital music websites on the Internet and MP3 Internet sites |
| Goods and Services | Coloring and drawing books; children's activity books; magazines in the fields of athletics, sports, sporting events, athletes, celebrities and entertainment; newspapers; books and magazines in the fields of athletes and sporting events; book marks; printed teaching materials in the field of athletics and sports; score sheets; printed products, namely, lists featuring sporting accessory information; printed sport result tables; event programs; event albums; photograph albums; autograph books, printed timetables, brochures about athletics, sports, sporting events, athletes, celebrities and entertainment; photographs of sports players for collectors; bumper stickers, stickers, scrapbooks, sticker albums; posters; photographs; tablecloths of paper; paper napkins; bags of paper; invitation cards; greeting cards; gift-wrapping paper; table mats and place mats of paper; garbage bags of paper or plastic materials; paper bags; paper for wrapping food; plastic food storage bags for household use; coffee filters of paper; paper labels; hand towels of paper; toilet paper; paper handkerchiefs; paper and cardboard boxes; pocket handkerchiefs of paper; stationery and printed instructional and teaching material in the field of athletics and sports; typewriter paper; copying paper; envelopes; writing pads; document covers; tissue paper; exercise books; sheets of paper for taking notes; writing paper; binder paper; document files; paper for covering books; luminous paper; self-adhesive paper sheets for note taking; paperweights; crêpe paper; cloth paper; badges or insignia of paper; paper banners flags of paper; writing instruments; pens; pencils; ink pens; ball-point pen and pencil sets; felt pens; felt-tip pens and marker pens; marking pens; inks, namely, writing ink, drawing ink, ink sticks, ink for pens, pen ink refills and pen ink cartridges; inking pads; ink stamps; typewriters being electric or non-electric; lithograph prints, lithographic works of art; framed or unframed paintings; framed or unframed pictures; paint boxes, color pencils; chalks; decorative pencil-top ornaments and pencil ornaments; printing blocks; address books; personal organizers of paper; road maps; entry tickets; paper tickets, paper admission tickets; bank checks; comic books; calendars; postcards; mounting boards for advertisements, papers banners; plastic and iron-on transfers; decalcomanias; self-adhesive labels; correction fluids; rubber erasers; pencil sharpeners; pencil holders and containers; paper clips; thumbtacks and drawing pins; rulers, namely, drawing rulers and ungraduated rulers; adhesive tape for stationery, adhesive tape dispensers; staples; stencils; bulldog clips; paper cases for notebooks; bookends; ink stamps, rubber stamps and stationery seals; postage stamps; credit cards without magnetic coding, phone cards without magnetic coding, printed paper travel passes and printed paper show passes, check guarantee cards and debit cards both being non-magnetic and made of paper or cardboard; baggage tags of paper; passport holders; printed travelers' checks; checkbook holders; paper; cardboard; printed matter, namely, booklets, newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, manuals, guides and periodicals in the fields of athletics, sports, sporting events, athletes, celebrities and entertainment; printing products, namely, label printing machines; bookbinding materials; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials, namely, arts and craft paint kits, drawing boards, art mounts and canvas panels for painting; paintbrushes; office requisites except furniture, namely, staplers, punches and adhesive tape dispensers; plastic materials for packaging not included in other classes, namely, plastic bags for packaging and bubble packs for packaging; printing type; printing blocks; metal money clips; document holders |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, team shirts, polo shirts, rugby shirts, jerseys, pants, shorts, tops, bottoms, dresses, skirts, blouses, underwear, track suits, track pants, jogging suits, jogging outfits, sweat jackets, sweat pants, sweat shirts, sweat shorts, sweat suits, singlets, jackets, coats, coaches' coats, tights, athletic tights, undergarments, wrist bands, rain ponchos; compression garments for athletic or other non-medical use, namely, compression socks, stockings, leggings, jerseys, vests, trousers; knit sportswear, namely, knit bottoms, knit tops, knit shirts, knit skirts, knit dresses and polo knit tops; outdoor clothing, namely, jackets, coats, mittens, gloves, rainwear, ponchos, pullovers, anoraks, coveralls, gilets, skiwear; footwear, athletic footwear, shoes, socks, stockings; headgear, namely, headwear, headbands, hats, caps |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
Classification Information
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2022 |
| 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 | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | F - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Class Status Date | Friday, May 20, 2022 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | World Athletics |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | MC |
| Party Name | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ATHLETICS FEDERATIONS |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | MC |
| Party Name | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ATHLETICSFEDERATIONS |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | MC-98000 MONACO
MC |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, November 13, 2014 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, November 14, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, November 14, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Sunday, November 16, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, November 17, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2014 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2014 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, December 5, 2014 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, May 11, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, May 11, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 11, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, May 28, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED |
| Thursday, May 28, 2015 | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY |
| Thursday, May 28, 2015 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 28, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 29, 2015 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Friday, May 29, 2015 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Friday, May 29, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Thursday, June 25, 2015 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 25, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, June 25, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, June 29, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, July 14, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, July 29, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, August 5, 2015 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, August 5, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2015 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, August 18, 2015 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, August 21, 2015 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2015 | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2015 | CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 22, 2015 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2015 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, February 3, 2016 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, April 26, 2016 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED |
| Tuesday, April 26, 2016 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB |
| Friday, August 26, 2016 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, June 7, 2018 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Thursday, May 16, 2019 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Thursday, June 18, 2020 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, November 3, 2020 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 12, 2021 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, March 26, 2021 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, May 20, 2022 | CANCELLED SECTION 71 |
| Saturday, October 1, 2022 | CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB |
| Friday, January 20, 2023 | TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | INVALIDATION PROCESSED |
| Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | TOTAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | TOTAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB |
| Friday, December 13, 2024 | DEATH OF INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION |
| Friday, December 13, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EFFECT OF CANCELLATION OF INTL REG E-MAILED |
