DEVIL RAYS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, March 7, 1995, a trademark application was filed for DEVIL RAYS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DEVIL RAYS trademark a serial number of 74643178. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, December 7, 2021. This trademark is owned by Tampa Bay Sports Investors, Ltd.. The DEVIL RAYS trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Smoker's Products categories with the following description:

[catcher's helmets and baseball batting helmets]

[athletic bags, overnight bags, [umbrellas,] duffel bags, tote bags, luggage, dog leashes, [ bullfolds ] *billfolds*, credit card and business cards cases, wallets, fanny packs, waist packs, cosmetic cases sold empty, [garment bags for travel] toiletry cases sold empty]

metal key fobs, metal key tags, metal key rings, metal key chains, [metal name badges,] [metal license plates,] decorative metal street signs, metal money clips, [metal banks, and metal boxes]

toys and sporting goods, namely, [baseballs, toy baseball batting helmets,] stuffed toy animals, [bendable toy figurines, balloons, [basketballs,] playground balls, rubber action balls, toy banks, baseball bats, [catcher's masks,] toy batting helmets, baseball gloves,] [mitts, bean bags,] checker sets, [dart boards and dart game accessories, namely, darts, dart flights, toy trucks, toy banks, [yo-yo's,] golf balls, golf putters, video game cartridges, Christmas tree ornaments except for confectionery or illumination, action and play toy figures, computer game programs,] [fishing tackle,] board games[, autographed baseballs,] [inflatable baseball bats, decorative wind socks]

paper goods and printed matter, namely, trading cards, [bumper stickers, posters,] stickers, decals, [scorebooks, scorecards, writing pads, note paper, notepads, notebooks,] [metal bulletin boards,] [playing cards,] [gift wrapping paper,] [paper gift and party bags,] [paper napkins, paper tablecloths, greeting cards,] unmounted photographs, [checkbook covers; credit cards; paperweights; letter openers; pens,] [ pencils ] *pencil*, [non-electric erasers;] [drafting and drawing rulers;] [decorative pencils top ornaments,] [removable tattoos]

clothing, namely, shirts, [shorts, dresses, tank tops, jerseys,] [jogging suits, warm-up suits,] socks, [underwear,] [jackets, sweaters, pants, [ponchos,] visors,] [raincoats,] hats, cloth bibs, cloth [ drawer ] *diaper* sets including undershirt and cloth diaper [ cover ] *covers*[, uniforms, wind resistant jackets, ties, neckties, sweatpants, sweatshirts, [gloves,] footwear, shoes, sneakers, short sets comprising t-shirts and cloth diaper covers]

[ smoker's articles, namely, cigarette lighters ]

[mugs,] beverage glassware, [plastic bottles for drinking water, cups, plastic cups,] [paper cups, paper plates, plates,] [ tankcards ] [*tankards* not of precious metal, steins, plastic insulated mugs, insulated beverage holders,] shot glasses[, foam beverage can holders, wastepaper baskets, bottle openers, [portable coolers, ice buckets, lunch boxes,] trash cans]
devil rays

General Information


Serial Number74643178
Word MarkDEVIL RAYS
Filing DateTuesday, March 7, 1995
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, December 7, 2021
Registration Number2438682
Registration DateTuesday, March 27, 2001
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 2, 1996

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[catcher's helmets and baseball batting helmets]
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 31, "PENCILS" should be deleted, and, "PENCIL" should be inserted, and, in the statement, Column 2, line 3, "BULLFOLDS" should be deleted, and, "BILLFOLDS" should be inserted, and, in the statement, Column 2, line 13, "TANKCARDS" should be deleted, and, "TANKARDS" should be inserted, and, in the statement, Column 2, line 25, "DRAWER" should be deleted, and, "DIAPER" should be inserted, and, in the statement, Column 2, line 27, "COVER" should be deleted, and, "COVERS" should be inserted.
Goods and Services[athletic bags, overnight bags, [umbrellas,] duffel bags, tote bags, luggage, dog leashes, [ bullfolds ] *billfolds*, credit card and business cards cases, wallets, fanny packs, waist packs, cosmetic cases sold empty, [garment bags for travel] toiletry cases sold empty]
Goods and Servicesmetal key fobs, metal key tags, metal key rings, metal key chains, [metal name badges,] [metal license plates,] decorative metal street signs, metal money clips, [metal banks, and metal boxes]
Goods and Servicestoys and sporting goods, namely, [baseballs, toy baseball batting helmets,] stuffed toy animals, [bendable toy figurines, balloons, [basketballs,] playground balls, rubber action balls, toy banks, baseball bats, [catcher's masks,] toy batting helmets, baseball gloves,] [mitts, bean bags,] checker sets, [dart boards and dart game accessories, namely, darts, dart flights, toy trucks, toy banks, [yo-yo's,] golf balls, golf putters, video game cartridges, Christmas tree ornaments except for confectionery or illumination, action and play toy figures, computer game programs,] [fishing tackle,] board games[, autographed baseballs,] [inflatable baseball bats, decorative wind socks]
Goods and Servicespaper goods and printed matter, namely, trading cards, [bumper stickers, posters,] stickers, decals, [scorebooks, scorecards, writing pads, note paper, notepads, notebooks,] [metal bulletin boards,] [playing cards,] [gift wrapping paper,] [paper gift and party bags,] [paper napkins, paper tablecloths, greeting cards,] unmounted photographs, [checkbook covers; credit cards; paperweights; letter openers; pens,] [ pencils ] *pencil*, [non-electric erasers;] [drafting and drawing rulers;] [decorative pencils top ornaments,] [removable tattoos]
Goods and Servicesclothing, namely, shirts, [shorts, dresses, tank tops, jerseys,] [jogging suits, warm-up suits,] socks, [underwear,] [jackets, sweaters, pants, [ponchos,] visors,] [raincoats,] hats, cloth bibs, cloth [ drawer ] *diaper* sets including undershirt and cloth diaper [ cover ] *covers*[, uniforms, wind resistant jackets, ties, neckties, sweatpants, sweatshirts, [gloves,] footwear, shoes, sneakers, short sets comprising t-shirts and cloth diaper covers]
Goods and Services[ smoker's articles, namely, cigarette lighters ]
Goods and Services[mugs,] beverage glassware, [plastic bottles for drinking water, cups, plastic cups,] [paper cups, paper plates, plates,] [ tankcards ] [*tankards* not of precious metal, steins, plastic insulated mugs, insulated beverage holders,] shot glasses[, foam beverage can holders, wastepaper baskets, bottle openers, [portable coolers, ice buckets, lunch boxes,] trash cans]

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 25, 1995
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 1995

International Class009 - 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 Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, November 2, 2007
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 28, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 28, 1998

International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 25, 1995
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 1995

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, April 1, 2011
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 24, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 24, 1997

International Class021 - 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 Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 25, 1995
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1996

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, May 25, 1995
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 28, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 28, 1995

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 DateThursday, May 25, 1995
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, March 31, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, March 31, 1997

International Class034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.
US Class Codes002, 008, 009, 017
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, December 7, 2021
Primary Code034
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 1997

Trademark Owner History


Party NameRAYS BASEBALL CLUB, LLC
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressST. PETERSBURG, FL 33705

Party NameTAMPA BAY RAYS BASEBALL LTD.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressSt. Petersburg, FL 33705

Party NameTAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS, LTD.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressST PETERSBURG, FL 33705

Party NameTAMPA BAY DEVIL RAYS, LTD.
Party Type21 - New Owner After Publication
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressST PETERSBURG, FL 33705

Party NameTampa Bay Sports Investors, Ltd.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressSt. Petersburg, FL 33705

Party NameTampa Bay Sports Investors, Ltd.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressSt. Petersburg, FL 33705

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, August 3, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 25, 1995ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 21, 1997NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, July 21, 1997NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Friday, November 28, 1997REINSTATED
Tuesday, March 31, 1998NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, September 25, 1998DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, August 31, 1995NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, March 4, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 4, 1996APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 31, 1996NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, July 2, 1996PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Thursday, August 1, 1996EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 22, 1997ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Thursday, March 2, 2000SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Friday, September 25, 1998SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, October 30, 1998SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, October 30, 1998DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, March 24, 1999SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, April 19, 1999SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 21, 1999SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Monday, October 18, 1999SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, April 28, 2000SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Saturday, March 16, 2002CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Thursday, August 17, 2000SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Thursday, August 17, 2000SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Thursday, October 12, 2000USE AMENDMENT FILED
Saturday, December 23, 2000STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, October 12, 2000SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, January 2, 2001ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, March 27, 2001REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 15, 2002POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED
Wednesday, July 14, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 21, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Friday, March 25, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, March 25, 2011REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Sunday, September 10, 2006REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE
Wednesday, November 22, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, September 24, 2007PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, September 24, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED
Wednesday, October 3, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, November 2, 2007REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, April 1, 2011REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, April 1, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Friday, April 1, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, April 1, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, November 5, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, December 7, 2021REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, December 7, 2021REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Tuesday, December 7, 2021REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, December 7, 2021NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 25, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 25, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, March 25, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 25, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, October 8, 2025AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, March 25, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, March 27, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 23, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, November 8, 2021POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Monday, December 6, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED