CHARLOTTE HORNETS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, March 12, 1993, a trademark application was filed for CHARLOTTE HORNETS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the CHARLOTTE HORNETS trademark a serial number of 74367316. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, February 25, 2006. This trademark is owned by Charlotte NBA Limited Partnership. The CHARLOTTE HORNETS trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

basketball trading cards, dance team trading cards, mascot trading cards, entertainment trading cards, stickers, decals, commemorative basketball stamps, post cards, note cards, memo pads, ball point pens, pencils, 3-ring binders, stationery folders, spiral notebooks, portfolio notebooks, unmounted and mounted photographs, posters, calendars, bumper stickers, book covers, wrapping paper, children's activity books, basketball statistical books, guide books and reference books for basketball, commemorative game programs, paper pennants, stationery portfolios, and statistical sheets, newsletters, and pamphlets on the game of basketball for distribution to the television and radio media

hosiery, footwear, T-shirts, sweat shirts, sweatpants, pants, tank tops, jerseys, shorts, pajamas, sport shirts, rugby shirts, sweaters, belts, nightshirts, hats, warm-up suits, jackets, parkas, coats, cloth bibs, head bands and wrist bands

toys and sporting goods; namely, basketballs, playground balls, sports balls, rubber action balls and foam balls, basketball nets, basketball backboards, basketball pumps, computerized basketball table games, video game machines, video game cartridges, basketball table top games, basketball board games, basketball tune-up kit comprising a basketball net, whistle, basketball pump and needle therefor, dolls, stuffed toys, jigsaw puzzles and Christmas tree ornaments

entertainment services; namely, organizing and conducting basketball games and exhibitions
charlotte hornets

General Information


Serial Number74367316
Word MarkCHARLOTTE HORNETS
Filing DateFriday, March 12, 1993
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, February 25, 2006
Registration Number1895046
Registration DateTuesday, May 23, 1995
Mark Drawing3S21 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 28, 1995

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"CHARLOTTE"
Goods and Servicesbasketball trading cards, dance team trading cards, mascot trading cards, entertainment trading cards, stickers, decals, commemorative basketball stamps, post cards, note cards, memo pads, ball point pens, pencils, 3-ring binders, stationery folders, spiral notebooks, portfolio notebooks, unmounted and mounted photographs, posters, calendars, bumper stickers, book covers, wrapping paper, children's activity books, basketball statistical books, guide books and reference books for basketball, commemorative game programs, paper pennants, stationery portfolios, and statistical sheets, newsletters, and pamphlets on the game of basketball for distribution to the television and radio media
Goods and Serviceshosiery, footwear, T-shirts, sweat shirts, sweatpants, pants, tank tops, jerseys, shorts, pajamas, sport shirts, rugby shirts, sweaters, belts, nightshirts, hats, warm-up suits, jackets, parkas, coats, cloth bibs, head bands and wrist bands
Goods and Servicestoys and sporting goods; namely, basketballs, playground balls, sports balls, rubber action balls and foam balls, basketball nets, basketball backboards, basketball pumps, computerized basketball table games, video game machines, video game cartridges, basketball table top games, basketball board games, basketball tune-up kit comprising a basketball net, whistle, basketball pump and needle therefor, dolls, stuffed toys, jigsaw puzzles and Christmas tree ornaments
Goods and Servicesentertainment services; namely, organizing and conducting basketball games and exhibitions

Classification Information


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 Codes037, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, February 25, 2006
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 31, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 31, 1988

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, February 25, 2006
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 31, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 31, 1988

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, February 25, 2006
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 31, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 31, 1988

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, February 25, 2006
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, July 31, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, July 31, 1988

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCHARLOTTE HORNETS NBA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28217

Party NameCharlotte NBA Limited Partnership
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type02 - Partnership
AddressCharlotte, NC 28217

Party NameCharlotte NBA Limited Partnership
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type02 - Partnership
AddressCharlotte, NC 28217

Party NameCharlotte NBA Limited Partnership
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type02 - Partnership
AddressCharlotte, NC 28217

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, February 25, 2006CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, July 31, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, January 22, 2002RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8 & 15
Wednesday, July 25, 2001POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, May 17, 2001REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, May 23, 1995REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 28, 1995PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, January 27, 1995NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, October 17, 1994APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 14, 1994EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, September 12, 1994CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, June 1, 1994CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, April 26, 1994CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, March 8, 1994FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, December 9, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 10, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, May 25, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER