| Serial Number | 86150061 |
| Word Mark | CHARLOTTE HORNETS |
| Filing Date | Friday, December 20, 2013 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Saturday, July 12, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 4899007 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, February 9, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 2, 2015 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the words "CHARLOTTE" and "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 | Toys, games and sporting goods, namely, basketballs, [ golf balls, playground balls, sports balls, ] rubber action balls [ and foam action balls ] , plush balls for games, [ plastic balls for games, basketball nets, basketball backboards,] miniature basketball backboards ,[ pumps for inflating basketballs and needles therefore; golf clubs; golf bags; golf putters; golf accessories, namely, divot repair tools, tees, ball markers, golf bag covers, club head covers, golf gloves, golf ball sleeves, golf putting greens; billiard cue racks; billiard balls; billiard ball racks; dart board cabinets; electronic basketball table top games; basketball table top games; basketball board games; ] action skill games; adult's and children's party games [ ; trivia information games and electronic video arcade game machines; basketball kit comprised of a net and whistle; dolls; decorative dolls; collectible dolls; toy action figures; bobblehead action figures; stuffed toys; plush toys; jigsaw puzzles; toy building blocks; Christmas tree ornaments and Christmas stockings; toy vehicles in the nature of cars, trucks, trains and vans, all containing basketball themes; novelty foam toys in the shapes of fingers and trophies; toy trophies; playing cards; card games; toy noisemakers; pet toys; beach toys, namely, beach balls, inflatable balls, toy pails, toy shovels, sand toys; sand box toys; water-squirting toys; pool accessories, namely, swim floats, pool floats, toy water rafts, foam floats, swim rings, pool rings, foam rings, body boards, surf boards, swim fins, surf fins, arm floats and water wing swim aids, all for recreational use; volleyball game kits comprised of ball, net, sidelines and whistle, and water polo game kits comprised of ball, net and whistle; decorative cloth wind socks; video game machines for use with televisions; video game hand held controllers for use with console video gaming systems ] |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "CHARLOTTE" |
| 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 | Thursday, January 9, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, May 31, 2014 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, May 31, 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 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, March 27, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, December 24, 2013 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, January 10, 2014 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 5, 2014 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Wednesday, March 4, 2015 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Monday, March 30, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| 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 |
| 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 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2014 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 1, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2015 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Friday, April 24, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2015 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 2, 2015 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 28, 2015 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Friday, November 20, 2015 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Monday, March 30, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, March 30, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, April 27, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Monday, December 21, 2015 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, January 6, 2016 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 11, 2021 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 20, 2015 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Tuesday, December 29, 2015 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2016 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, February 9, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, June 23, 2021 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Sunday, February 9, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Monday, February 10, 2025 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Saturday, July 12, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, July 12, 2025 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Saturday, July 12, 2025 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Saturday, July 12, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |