| Serial Number | 97730928 |
| Word Mark | D.C. PICKLEBALL TEAM D C |
| Filing Date | Friday, December 23, 2022 |
| Status | 688 - NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE - ISSUED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, March 19, 2024 |
| 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, January 23, 2024 |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment in the nature of live performances by costumed mascots, cheerleaders and dance groups; Entertainment services, namely, organizing and conducting an array of athletic events rendered live and recorded for the purpose of distribution through broadcast media; Fan clubs; Organizing and conducting athletic competitions and games in the field of racket sports; Organizing community sporting and cultural events; Providing news and information in the field of sports; Providing sports facilities; Entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of ongoing television programs in the field of sports; Instruction in the nature of racket sports clinics; Providing on-line newsletters in the field of racket sports; Sport camps |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a gold shield with the black wording "D.C. PICKLEBALL TEAM" across the top above a black design comprised of the outline of a shield with the portion of a black and gold paddleball ball at the bottom. Above the ball are two, crossed black paddles with one paddle formed by the letter "D" and the other paddle formed by the letter "C". |
| Goods and Services | Binoculars; Headphones; Sunglasses; Audio and video recordings featuring entertainment and information in the field of racket sports; Cases for eyeglasses and sunglasses; Cell phone cases; Computer carrying cases; Downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazines, newsletters, coloring books, game schedules in the field of racket sports; Downloadable video recordings featuring racket sport events; Ear buds; Eyeglass frames; Magnets; Digital media, namely, pre-recorded video cassettes, digital video discs, digital versatile discs, downloadable audio and video recordings, DVDs, and high definition digital discs featuring racket sports; Downloadable computer game software; Downloadable computer software for providing statistics and trivia about racket sports; Downloadable computer software for screen savers featuring racket sport themes; Downloadable video game software; Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones, namely, software for viewing live racket sport events, watching racket sports highlights, and interacting with racket sports fans; Downloadable educational mobile applications featuring instruction in racket sports; Downloadable image files containing trading cards authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Downloadable multimedia file containing artwork relating to racket sports authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Downloadable multimedia file containing audio relating to racket sports authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Downloadable multimedia file containing video relating to racket sports authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Downloadable photographs authenticated by non-fungible tokens (NFTs); Protective cases for laptop computers; Protective cases for tablet computers |
| Goods and Services | Backpacks; Briefcases; Canes; Handbags; Knapsacks; Luggage; Purses; Suitcases; Umbrellas; Wallets; All purpose sports bags; Athletic bags; Attache cases; Beach bags; Book bags; Business card cases; Drawstring pouches; Duffel bags; Fanny packs; Garment bags for travel; Golf umbrellas; Gym bags; Key cases; Luggage tags; Overnight bags; Pet clothing; Pet collars; Shoe bags for travel; Toiletry cases sold empty; Tote bags; Beach umbrellas; Patio umbrellas |
| Goods and Services | Audio broadcasting; Cable television broadcasting; Radio broadcasting; Streaming of audio material on the Internet; Streaming of data; Streaming of video material on the Internet; Subscription television broadcasting; Television broadcasting; Video broadcasting; Webcasting services; Wireless broadband communication services; Wireless communications services, namely, transmission of graphics to mobile telephones |
| Goods and Services | Decals; Pencils; Pens; Stationery; Stickers; Book covers; Memo pads; Printed publications, namely, brochures, booklets, and teaching materials in the field of racket sports; Printed educational publications, namely, educational learning cards, flash cards, activity cards, workbooks, textbooks, activity books, story books, puzzle books, printed puzzles, teacher guides, manuals, posters and educational booklets in the field of racket sports; Wrapping paper; Paper place mats; Printed calendars; Printed commemorative books featuring racket sports; Printed guide books featuring racket sports; Printed magazines in the field of racket sports; Printed note cards; Printed notebooks; Printed post cards; Printed posters; Printed children's activity books; Printed sports trading cards; Three-ring binders; Wire-bound notebooks |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, bandanas, baseball caps, beach cover-ups, belts, body suits, boxer shorts, cloth bibs, coats, dresses, footwear, ear muffs, gloves, hats, headbands, hosiery, housecoats, jackets, jerseys, leggings, leotards, mittens, nightshirts, pajamas, pants, rain coats, rain wear, robes, scarves, shirts, shorts, skirts, socks, suits, sun visors being headwear, suspenders, sweaters, sweatpants, sweatshirts, swimsuits, swim trunks, t-shirts, ties, toques, underwear, vests, warm-up suits and wristbands |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) gold and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Computerized on-line retail store services in the field of an array of racket sports-themed consumer merchandise; On-line ordering services featuring an array of racket sports-themed consumer merchandise; Promoting the goods and services of others; Promoting the goods and services of others by arranging for sponsors to affiliate their goods and services with a racket sports program; Promoting the sale of goods and services of others through the distribution of printed material and promotional contests; Retail store services featuring an array of racket sports-themed consumer merchandise |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "D.C. PICKLEBALL TEAM" |
| Goods and Services | Cups; Mugs; Coasters, not of paper or textile; Drinking glasses; Water bottles sold empty |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, January 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, January 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 018 - 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 Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, January 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, January 20, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | NX Pickleball LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | New York, NY 10065 |
| Party Name | NX Pickleball LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | New York, NY 10065 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, December 27, 2022 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, January 20, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, January 21, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Saturday, September 23, 2023 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, September 30, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, September 30, 2023 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, September 30, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, November 2, 2023 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, December 15, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, December 15, 2023 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, December 15, 2023 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, December 15, 2023 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, December 15, 2023 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 23, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Wednesday, September 11, 2024 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |