DEUTSCHER FUSSBALL-BUND Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 8, 2013, a trademark application was filed for DEUTSCHER FUSSBALL-BUND with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DEUTSCHER FUSSBALL-BUND trademark a serial number of 79144840. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, July 4, 2017. This trademark is owned by Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) e.V.. The DEUTSCHER FUSSBALL-BUND trademark is filed in the Vehicles & Locomotive Products, Leather Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

[ Providing of soccer training; ] entertainment in the nature of soccer games [ and soccer camps; entertainment in the nature of providing an informational and entertainment website in the fields of sports and fitness ] ; entertainment services, namely, participation in soccer events; [ organizing sporting events, namely, soccer games; ] presentation of live sports performances [ ; organization or conducting of educational exhibitions, sports courses and entertainment events, all in the field of soccer; publication of printed matter and electronic publications, other than for advertising purposes; ticket agency services for sports or entertainment events ]

[ Goods made of leather or imitations of leather, namely, bags, trimmings for furniture, clothing for animals; trunks and suitcases; rucksacks; bags for sports; bags, namely, backpacks, beach bags, reusable shopping bags, shoulder bags, school bags, messenger bags and duffel bags; travelling bags; handbags; purses; wallets; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks ]

[ Games, namely, tabletop games, table soccer games and arcade games; toys, namely, action figure toys, bath toys, collectable toy figures, inflatable toys, infant toys and toy cars; playthings, namely, soccer goals; stuffed toys; balls for games; toy figurines; playing cards; gymnastic and sporting articles, namely, body protectors for soccer, goalkeepers' gloves, soccer balls; decorations for Christmas trees ]

Clothing, namely, sports pants, sports shirts, sports jerseys, [ sport stockings, ] sports jackets, training suits, [ socks, ] T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, pullovers, [ underwear, swimwear, ] shorts, shawls, scarves, [ rainwear, nightwear, ] trousers, jackets, [ coats, ] infant wear [ and gloves; footwear; headgear, namely, hats and caps ]

Textile goods, namely, banners of textile [, curtains of textile, cushion covers and handkerchiefs; bed clothes in the nature of bed sheets and bed spreads; bed covers; table linen, not of paper; towels and beach towels; cloth flags, not of paper ]

[ Land vehicles; vehicle parts, namely, structural parts for vehicles; accessories for vehicles, namely, vehicle seat covers, vehicle head rest covers, vehicle side mirror covers, vehicle tow bar connector covers, steering wheel covers, saddle covers for bicycles, air pumps for bicycles, pannier bags for bicycles, bicycle bells, and motorcycle bags, namely, tank bags, saddle bags, sissy bar bags and tail bags; apparatus for locomotion by water, namely, boats and inflatable boats ]
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General Information


Serial Number79144840
Word MarkDEUTSCHER FUSSBALL-BUND
Filing DateWednesday, May 8, 2013
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, July 4, 2017
Registration Number5234259
Registration DateTuesday, July 4, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 18, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Providing of soccer training; ] entertainment in the nature of soccer games [ and soccer camps; entertainment in the nature of providing an informational and entertainment website in the fields of sports and fitness ] ; entertainment services, namely, participation in soccer events; [ organizing sporting events, namely, soccer games; ] presentation of live sports performances [ ; organization or conducting of educational exhibitions, sports courses and entertainment events, all in the field of soccer; publication of printed matter and electronic publications, other than for advertising purposes; ticket agency services for sports or entertainment events ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the wording "DEUTSCHER FUSSBALL-BUND" wrapping around a circle containing a stylized eagle design. There is another circle around the outside of the wording and a larger broken circle around that.
Goods and Services[ Goods made of leather or imitations of leather, namely, bags, trimmings for furniture, clothing for animals; trunks and suitcases; rucksacks; bags for sports; bags, namely, backpacks, beach bags, reusable shopping bags, shoulder bags, school bags, messenger bags and duffel bags; travelling bags; handbags; purses; wallets; umbrellas and parasols; walking sticks ]
Goods and Services[ Games, namely, tabletop games, table soccer games and arcade games; toys, namely, action figure toys, bath toys, collectable toy figures, inflatable toys, infant toys and toy cars; playthings, namely, soccer goals; stuffed toys; balls for games; toy figurines; playing cards; gymnastic and sporting articles, namely, body protectors for soccer, goalkeepers' gloves, soccer balls; decorations for Christmas trees ]
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, sports pants, sports shirts, sports jerseys, [ sport stockings, ] sports jackets, training suits, [ socks, ] T-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, pullovers, [ underwear, swimwear, ] shorts, shawls, scarves, [ rainwear, nightwear, ] trousers, jackets, [ coats, ] infant wear [ and gloves; footwear; headgear, namely, hats and caps ]
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesTextile goods, namely, banners of textile [, curtains of textile, cushion covers and handkerchiefs; bed clothes in the nature of bed sheets and bed spreads; bed covers; table linen, not of paper; towels and beach towels; cloth flags, not of paper ]
Goods and Services[ Land vehicles; vehicle parts, namely, structural parts for vehicles; accessories for vehicles, namely, vehicle seat covers, vehicle head rest covers, vehicle side mirror covers, vehicle tow bar connector covers, steering wheel covers, saddle covers for bicycles, air pumps for bicycles, pannier bags for bicycles, bicycle bells, and motorcycle bags, namely, tank bags, saddle bags, sissy bar bags and tail bags; apparatus for locomotion by water, namely, boats and inflatable boats ]
Translation of Words in MarkThe English translation of "DEUTSCHER FUSSBALL-BUND" in the mark is "German Soccer Federation".
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"DEUTSCHER FUSSBALL-BUND" IN CLASSES 25, 28 AND 041

Classification Information


International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 7, 2014
Primary Code012
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateMonday, April 7, 2014
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 7, 2014
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 7, 2014
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 7, 2014
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, April 7, 2014
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDeutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) e.V.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressFrankfurt am Main 60528
DE

Party NameDeutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) e.V.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
Address60528 Frankfurt
DE

Party NameDeutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) e.V.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
Address60528 Frankfurt
DE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 31, 2024OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1
Tuesday, January 30, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, January 4, 2024TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Monday, June 19, 2023NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 6, 2023INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Tuesday, May 31, 2022CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS REC'D FROM IB
Friday, November 3, 2017FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, October 13, 2017NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, October 6, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Friday, October 6, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Wednesday, October 4, 2017FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, July 4, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 18, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 29, 2017NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, March 29, 2017NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, March 29, 2017NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, March 10, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, February 23, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 22, 2017EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED
Tuesday, February 21, 2017EXPARTE APPEAL DISCLAIMER ACCEPTED
Wednesday, January 18, 2017EX PARTE APPEAL-REFUSAL AFFIRMED
Monday, October 17, 2016EXAMINERS STATEMENT MAILED
Sunday, October 16, 2016EXAMINERS STATEMENT - COMPLETED
Thursday, August 18, 2016JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY
Friday, April 15, 2016EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED
Friday, April 15, 2016EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB
Thursday, October 15, 2015FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Thursday, October 15, 2015FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, September 25, 2015NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, September 15, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, September 14, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, September 14, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 9, 2015NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, September 9, 2015NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, July 28, 2015NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, March 13, 2015PRIORITY ACTION MAILED
Thursday, March 12, 2015PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, March 3, 2015PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, January 20, 2015WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, January 5, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, January 2, 2015EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, December 31, 2014APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, December 31, 2014EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, December 31, 2014EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, October 27, 2014AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Monday, October 27, 2014CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, October 17, 2014ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, October 16, 2014PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, May 1, 2014REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, April 16, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Wednesday, April 16, 2014REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Wednesday, April 16, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Tuesday, April 15, 2014NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, April 11, 2014APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Monday, April 7, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 7, 2014ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 7, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, April 4, 2014LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, April 3, 2014SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB