| Serial Number | 98178177 |
| Word Mark | CAROLINA CORE |
| Filing Date | Wednesday, September 13, 2023 |
| Status | 748 - STATEMENT OF USE - TO EXAMINER |
| Status Date | Thursday, October 2, 2025 |
| 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 | Tuesday, December 10, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services, namely, soccer exhibitions; provision of entertainment in the nature of online, non-downloadable pre-recorded video recordings featuring film clips from soccer games; provision of sports information in the field of soccer |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a circle containing a fox in profile facing to the right, in front of a stylized mountain landscape with the sun setting behind the mountains, all above the stylized words CAROLINA CORE. |
| Goods and Services | magnets; downloadable video recordings featuring video clips from soccer games, downloadable via mobile communication devices |
| Goods and Services | balls for sports; plush toys; toy foam novelty items, namely, foam fingers |
| Goods and Services | Printed posters; decals; printed calendars |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "CAROLINA CORE" |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, tops, bottoms, headwear, scarves, infant wear |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| International Class | 009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus. |
| US Class Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, September 14, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, September 14, 2023 |
| 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 | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, September 14, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, September 14, 2023 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, September 14, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, September 14, 2023 |
| 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 | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, April 21, 2025 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, April 21, 2025 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, October 3, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, November 10, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, November 10, 2022 |
| Party Name | Major League Soccer, L.L.C. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | New York, NY 10018 |
| Party Name | Major League Soccer, L.L.C. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | New York, NY 10018 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, October 4, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Saturday, September 16, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, May 13, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 1, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION GRANTED/RECEIPT PROVIDED |
| Thursday, August 1, 2024 | APPLICATION EXTENSION TO RESPONSE PERIOD - RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, December 4, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2025 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, October 2, 2025 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Thursday, October 2, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |