CHARLOTTE HORNETS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, December 20, 2013, 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 86150041. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, June 22, 2021. This trademark is owned by Bobcats Basketball, LLC. The CHARLOTTE HORNETS trademark is filed in the Leather Products category with the following description:

Athletic bags; [ shoe bags for travel; ] overnight bags; umbrellas; backpacks; [ baby backpacks; knapsacks; ] duffel bags; [ tote bags; beach bags; beach tote bags; drawstring pouches; luggage; luggage tags; patio umbrellas; beach umbrellas; valises; attaché cases; billfolds; ] wallets; [ briefcases; canes; business card cases; ] book bags; all purpose sports bags; [ golf umbrellas; ] gym bags; purses; [ coin purses; ] fanny packs; waist packs; [ cosmetic cases sold empty; garment bags for travel; handbags; key cases; leather key chains; ] suitcases; toiletry cases sold empty [ ; trunks for traveling and rucksacks; pet clothing; pet leashes; and pet collars ]
charlotte hornets

General Information


Serial Number86150041
Word MarkCHARLOTTE HORNETS
Filing DateFriday, December 20, 2013
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, June 22, 2021
Registration Number4899006
Registration DateTuesday, February 9, 2016
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 2, 2015

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"CHARLOTTE"
Description of MarkThe 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 ServicesAthletic bags; [ shoe bags for travel; ] overnight bags; umbrellas; backpacks; [ baby backpacks; knapsacks; ] duffel bags; [ tote bags; beach bags; beach tote bags; drawstring pouches; luggage; luggage tags; patio umbrellas; beach umbrellas; valises; attaché cases; billfolds; ] wallets; [ briefcases; canes; business card cases; ] book bags; all purpose sports bags; [ golf umbrellas; ] gym bags; purses; [ coin purses; ] fanny packs; waist packs; [ cosmetic cases sold empty; garment bags for travel; handbags; key cases; leather key chains; ] suitcases; toiletry cases sold empty [ ; trunks for traveling and rucksacks; pet clothing; pet leashes; and pet collars ]

Classification Information


International Class018 - 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 Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 8, 2014
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, May 31, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, May 31, 2014

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHORNETS BASKETBALL, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28202

Party NameHORNETS BASKETBALL, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28202

Party NameHORNETS BASKETBALL, LLC
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28202

Party NameBobcats Basketball, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCharlotte, NC 28202

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, June 22, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 22, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, June 21, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, February 10, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 9, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 9, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 6, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 5, 2016ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, December 30, 2015STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, November 20, 2015USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, December 21, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, November 20, 2015TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 28, 2015NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, June 2, 2015OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 2, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, May 13, 2015NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, April 27, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, April 24, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, April 1, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 1, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, March 26, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, March 26, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, March 26, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 4, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, November 5, 2014AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, October 1, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 1, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, October 1, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, September 22, 2014TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, September 22, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 22, 2014TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Sunday, March 30, 2014NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, March 30, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, March 30, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, March 27, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 9, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 8, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Tuesday, December 24, 2013NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM