| Serial Number | 86149583 |
| Word Mark | CHARLOTTE HORNETS |
| Filing Date | Friday, December 20, 2013 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Thursday, October 1, 2020 |
| Registration Number | 4784171 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 4, 2015 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 19, 2015 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words "CHARLOTTE HORNETS" appearing in a stylized font along with a stylized design of a hornet with a basketball forming part of its body. |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, [hosiery, footwear, basketball shoes, basketball sneakers,] T-shirts, shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, pants, [tank tops, jerseys,] shorts, pajamas, sport shirts,[ rugby shirts, sweaters, belts, ties, nightshirts,] hats, caps, [visors, warm-up suits, warm-up pants, warm-up tops/shooting shirts,] jackets, wind resistant jackets, [parkas, coats,] baby bibs not of paper, [head bands, wrist bands, aprons, undergarments, boxer shorts, slacks, ear muffs, gloves, mittens, scarves, woven and knit shirts, jersey dresses, dresses, cheerleading dresses and uniforms, swim wear, bathing suits, swimsuits, bikinis, tankinis, swim trunks, bathing trunks, board shorts, wet suits, beach cover-ups, bathing suit cover-ups, bathing suit wraps,] sandals, beach sandals [, beach hats, sun visors, swim caps, bathing caps, novelty headwear with attached wigs] |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "CHARLOTTE" |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, January 8, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, January 18, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, January 18, 2014 |
| Party Name | HORNETS BASKETBALL, LLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Party Name | HORNETS BASKETBALL, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Party Name | HORNETS BASKETBALL, LLC |
| Party Type | 11 - New Owner Before Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Party Name | BOBCATS BASKETBALL, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28202 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, January 9, 2014 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 24, 2013 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 8, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2014 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 3, 2014 | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, February 4, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, February 6, 2014 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Thursday, February 6, 2014 | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Thursday, March 27, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Sunday, March 30, 2014 | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED |
| Sunday, March 30, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Sunday, March 30, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Sunday, March 30, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 26, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, September 22, 2014 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, September 22, 2014 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2014 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2014 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2015 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Thursday, March 26, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, March 26, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2015 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Friday, April 10, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2015 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2015 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2015 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, August 4, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, October 1, 2020 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Monday, August 5, 2024 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, October 1, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Sunday, August 4, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | NOTICE OF SUIT |