FA CUP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, January 8, 2021, a trademark application was filed for FA CUP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FA CUP trademark a serial number of 79318457. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, February 20, 2024. This trademark is owned by The Football Association Limited. The FA CUP trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Education, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops and lectures in the field of sport; providing of training in the field of sport; entertainment services in the nature of sporting events, production and distribution of radio and television broadcasts relating to sport and providing online sports games via the Internet; entertainment services in the nature of non-downloadable ringtones, pre-recorded music, video in the field of sports, and graphics presented to mobile communications devices via a global computer network and wireless network; sporting and cultural activities in the nature of soccer games, events and fan club services; entertainment and sport services, namely, soccer games; entertainment in the nature of European football and soccer games; provision of sports training, recreational, sporting and cultural facilities; provision of entertainment, training, recreational, sporting and cultural activities, namely, sporting events, soccer matches, tournaments and competi...

Apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media, namely, pre-recorded DVDs, downloadable audio and video recordings, and CDs featuring and promoting sport and sport-related activities and entertainment in the nature of sporting events, soccer matches, tournaments and competitions; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers; calculating devices, namely, calculators; computers and computer peripheral devices; fire-extinguishing apparatus; apparatus for recording, transmitting and reproducing sound and images; apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data; apparatus and instruments for receiving, recording and downloading sounds, images or data, namely, audio-receivers and video receivers; data processing apparatus; mobile phones; smartphones; tablet computers; personal computers; laptop computers; PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants); portable co...

Telecommunications, namely, telecommunication access service; providing user access to platforms and portals on the Internet; providing user access to information on the Internet; provision of access to an Internet portal featuring video-on-demand programs; provision of telecommunication access to video and audio content provided via an online video-on-demand service; audio and video on demand transmissions; data transmission and data broadcasting, namely, electronic data transmission and electronic transmission of voice, data and images by television and video broadcasting; data streaming; streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual content on the Internet; video, audio and television streaming services; streaming of sporting events; transmission and delivery of data, audio, video and multimedia files, including downloadable files and files streamed over a global computer network; live streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material on the Internet; communications services, namely,...

Clothing, namely, sports shirts, tops, bottoms; footwear, headwear; loungewear; sportswear and sports clothing, namely, sports jerseys, sports vests, sports pants and sports uniforms; replica football kits comprised of soccer shirts, soccer shorts and soccer socks; football shirts; football shorts; football socks; football boots; track suits; training suits; knitwear, namely, knit tops; suits; sweatshirts; sweaters; pullovers; jumpers; tops as clothing; hooded tops; shirts; t-shirts; jerseys; rugby tops; bottoms as clothing; trousers; shorts; skirts; dresses; gowns; bathrobes; dungarees; lounge pants; socks; underclothing; underwear; boxer shorts; vests; stockings; lingerie; hosiery; nightwear; pyjamas; dressing gowns; one-piece suits; jackets; coats; waterproof outerclothing, namely, waterproof jackets and pants; weather resistant clothing, namely wind-jackets and pants; thermal clothing namely, thermal socks and thermal underwear; anoraks; rainwear; cagoules; ponchos; baby clothes, n...
fa cup

General Information


Serial Number79318457
Word MarkFA CUP
Filing DateFriday, January 8, 2021
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, February 20, 2024
Registration Number7307168
Registration DateTuesday, February 20, 2024
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 5, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducation, namely, providing classes, seminars, workshops and lectures in the field of sport; providing of training in the field of sport; entertainment services in the nature of sporting events, production and distribution of radio and television broadcasts relating to sport and providing online sports games via the Internet; entertainment services in the nature of non-downloadable ringtones, pre-recorded music, video in the field of sports, and graphics presented to mobile communications devices via a global computer network and wireless network; sporting and cultural activities in the nature of soccer games, events and fan club services; entertainment and sport services, namely, soccer games; entertainment in the nature of European football and soccer games; provision of sports training, recreational, sporting and cultural facilities; provision of entertainment, training, recreational, sporting and cultural activities, namely, sporting events, soccer matches, tournaments and competitions; entertainment, training, recreational, and sporting information services provided via the Internet and other computer and communications networks; entertainment services in the nature of television programs in the field of sports provided by on-line streams; live entertainment services, namely, sports matches and tournaments, musical, dance and theatrical performances and shows, and stage events; presentation and conducting of live entertainment events in the nature of soccer games and competitions; presentation of live performances in the nature of sports matches and tournaments, musical, dance and theatrical performances and shows, stage events rendered live; presentation and conducting of live sporting events in the nature of sports matches and tournaments; sports entertainment services, namely, soccer games and competitions; entertainment services relating to sporting events, namely, sports matches and tournaments; audio, video and multimedia production, and photography; providing films and television programmes, not downloadable, via video-on-demand services; provision of non-downloadable films and television programmes via pay-per-view television channels; production, presentation, distribution, syndication, and rental of television programmes, radio programmes, films and audio-visual recordings; production of radio and television programmes; production and presentation of sporting events; production of television shows; rental and distributing services, namely, distribution of television programs featuring sport related content for others and rental of sports films; rental of television broadcasting facilities; interactive entertainment services, namely, providing on-line games and interactive stories; provision of entertainment for accessing via communication and computer networks, namely, sports matches and tournaments, musical, dance and theatrical performances and shows, stage events; provision of information relating to television programmes for accessing via communication and computer networks; recreational information services; recreational information services provided on computer networks and by telephone; educational services, namely, classes, seminars, workshops and lectures relating to sport, culture and music; provision of sport, entertainment, cultural and musical events, namely, sports matches and tournaments, musical, dance and theatrical performances and shows, stage events rendered live or recorded for the purpose of distribution through broadcast media; museums; provision of museum facilities; provision of stadium facilities and stadium services in the nature of live sporting games; rental of stadium facilities; rental of sports equipment; provision of information by stewards in relation to sports events, seminars, conferences, exhibitions, workshops, symposia and concerts; organisation, arranging and conducting of sporting events in the field of soccer; organisation, arranging and conducting of sports competitions; organisation of European football and soccer events and competitions; staging of sports tournaments, namely, providing facilities for sports tournaments and conducting sporting events in the field of soccer; arranging of award ceremonies; hospitality services, namely, entertainment in the nature of providing customer reception and hospitality, namely, planning and conducting of customer parties for entertainment purposes; hosting of fantasy sports leagues; betting services; fan club services in the nature of fan clubs; publishing of texts; publication services, namely, publication of articles, newsletters, magazines, brochures, catalogues in the field of sports; publication of magazines, books, texts and printed matter; publishing by electronic means, namely, online electronic publishing of articles, books, and periodicals featuring sports and sports related activities and entertainment; provision of information relating to sport and entertainment; provision of sports news; on-line game services, namely, providing on-line computer games; organisation of European football and soccer games; providing on-line non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, articles, newsletters, magazines, brochures, catalogues in the field of sports and sports related activities and entertainment; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; instruction and educational services, namely, conducting courses, classes, seminars, conferences, workshops in the field of soccer and distribution of training materials in connection therewith; training services in the field of soccer; coaching in the field of soccer; providing educational assessment services; European football and soccer academy services featuring instruction and training in the field of European football and soccer; European football and soccer education services, namely, European football and soccer coaching; European football and soccer tuition in the nature of coaching and instruction in the field of European football and soccer; organisation, arranging and conducting of courses in European football and soccer coaching and instruction; sports camp services; sports club services in the nature of fan clubs; practical training demonstrations relating to European football and soccer; physical fitness tuition and instruction, namely, conducting classes, seminars, workshops and lectures in the field of physical fitness; physical education services; provision of physical education facilities; education services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, workshops and lectures in the field of physical fitness; provision of courses of instruction in coaching, sports medicine, player development and child protection and welfare; providing courses of instruction in self-awareness; organisation, arranging and conducting seminars, conferences, exhibitions, workshops, symposia, events and concerts in the field of sports; provision of facilities for sports seminars, sports conferences, sports exhibitions, workshops, symposia, sporting events and concerts; provision of sports and recreational facilities; provision of club recreation facilities; officiating at sports contests; sports refereeing and officiating; timing of sports events; photography services; rental of audio, visual and photographic equipment; ticket reservation and booking services for education, entertainment and sports activities and events; box office services, namely, providing will-call ticket services; entertainment ticket agency services; booking of seats for shows; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all of the aforesaid services
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized wording "FA CUP" to the right of a trophy that has ribbons emanating from its side.
Goods and ServicesApparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media, namely, pre-recorded DVDs, downloadable audio and video recordings, and CDs featuring and promoting sport and sport-related activities and entertainment in the nature of sporting events, soccer matches, tournaments and competitions; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; cash registers; calculating devices, namely, calculators; computers and computer peripheral devices; fire-extinguishing apparatus; apparatus for recording, transmitting and reproducing sound and images; apparatus for recording, transmission, processing and reproduction of sound, images or data; apparatus and instruments for receiving, recording and downloading sounds, images or data, namely, audio-receivers and video receivers; data processing apparatus; mobile phones; smartphones; tablet computers; personal computers; laptop computers; PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants); portable computers; data storage devices and media, namely, blank digital storage media; memory cards; computer mice; mouse mats; wrist rests for use with computer peripherals; recorded content, namely, audio and video files in the field of sports; downloadable media content, namely, videos, audio files, images and infographics in the field of sports and sports related activities and entertainment in the nature of sporting events, soccer matches, tournaments and competitions; downloadable databases in the field of sports statistics; recorded computer programs for accessing sports information that may be downloaded from the global computer network; downloadable software featuring sound recordings and video recordings featuring sport and sport-related activities and entertainment; downloadable computer software platforms for accessing videos, audio files, images and information relating to sport and sport-related activities and entertainment; downloadable computer software applications for mobile phones, portable media players and handheld computers for accessing videos, audio files, images and information relating to sports and sports-related events and activities; downloadable mobile apps in the nature of computer games; recorded computer programs, downloadable software, recorded software platforms, downloadable software applications, and downloadable mobile apps, all for use in accessing videos, audio files, images and information in the field of sport and sport related activities and entertainment; downloadable computer software for use in applications for mobile phones, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, laptops and smart TVs, namely, software for accessing videos, audio files, images and information in the field of sport and sport related activities and entertainment; downloadable computer application software for streaming audio-visual media content via the internet; downloadable media streaming software; recorded games software; recorded computer games programs; computer hardware for games and gaming; downloadable computer screen saver software; protective covers and cases for mobile phones, smartphones, tablet computers, personal handheld computers, laptop computers, PDAs (personal digital assistants) and portable computers; covers for computer keyboards; audio and video recordings featuring sports and sports related activities and entertainment in the nature of sporting events, soccer matches, tournaments and competitions; downloadable video recordings featuring sports and sports related activities and entertainment in the nature of sporting events, soccer matches, tournaments and competitions; downloadable sound recordings featuring sports and sports related activities and entertainment in the nature of sporting events, soccer matches, tournaments and competitions; downloadable digital music, downloadable from the Internet; blank magnetic data carriers, pre-recorded recording discs featuring sport and sport related activities and entertainment in the nature of sporting events, soccer matches, tournaments and competitions; blank audio tapes; audio cassettes featuring sport and sport related activities and entertainment in the nature of sporting events, soccer matches, tournaments and competitions; digital recording media, compact discs, DVDs, video discs, video cassettes, MP3s, gramophone and phonographic records, all featuring sport and sport related activities and entertainment in the nature of sporting events, soccer matches, tournaments and competitions; headphones; earphones; radios; digital music players; television receivers and video screens; visual display units, namely, liquid crystal displays and light emitting diode (LED) displays; video recorders; photographic transparencies; exposed photographic film; exposed cinematographic films; photographic slides; holograms, namely, hologram apparatus; electronic score display apparatus, namely, electronic display boards, electronic display screens; electronic scoreboards; time recording apparatus and instruments; digital media streaming devices; telephone apparatus; telephone answering apparatus; telephone recorders; straps, holders specifically adapted for use in vehicles, chargers, speakers, headsets, hands-free-kits and downloadable graphics, all for mobile phones and smartphones; cameras; disposable cameras; video cameras; bags for camera equipment; camera covers; cases adapted for cameras; digital projectors; exposed camera film; digital photo frames; magnetically encoded credit cards, debit cards, charge cards, smart cards and telephone cards, with microchips that encrypt personal data; magnets; downloadable publications in electronic format in the nature of articles, books and periodicals featuring sport and sport-related activities and entertainment; downloadable publications in the nature of articles, books and periodicals featuring sport and sport-related activities and entertainment; downloadable electronic books, brochures and magazines, all in the field of sports and sport related activities and entertainment; electronic book readers; eye covers for protective purposes; eye glasses, sunglasses and contact lenses; cases, chains, cords and frames for eyeglasses and sunglasses; containers for contact lenses; goggles for sports; height charts in the nature of wall-mounted rulers for measuring a person's height; mechanical signs; illuminated signs; neon signs; clothing, footwear and headgear for protection against accident, irradiation or fire; protective helmets and sports bags specifically adapted for protective helmets; mouth guards for sports; replacement parts for all the aforesaid goods
Goods and ServicesTelecommunications, namely, telecommunication access service; providing user access to platforms and portals on the Internet; providing user access to information on the Internet; provision of access to an Internet portal featuring video-on-demand programs; provision of telecommunication access to video and audio content provided via an online video-on-demand service; audio and video on demand transmissions; data transmission and data broadcasting, namely, electronic data transmission and electronic transmission of voice, data and images by television and video broadcasting; data streaming; streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual content on the Internet; video, audio and television streaming services; streaming of sporting events; transmission and delivery of data, audio, video and multimedia files, including downloadable files and files streamed over a global computer network; live streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material on the Internet; communications services, namely, transmission of audio, visual images and data by wireless communication networks and the Internet; broadcasting services, namely, broadcasting programs via a global computer network; broadcasting and transmission of text, messages, information, sound and images; broadcasting and transmission of radio and television programmes; broadcasting of television programs using video-on-demand and pay-per-view television services; subscription television broadcasting services; broadcasting and transmission of digital information by means of cable, wire or fibre; cable, satellite and terrestrial broadcasting services of sports programs and sports related activities and entertainment programs; television broadcasting services; transmission of television programmes, text, messages, information, sound and images via communication and computer networks; computer aided transmission of information, messages, text, sound, images, data and television programmes; receiving and exchanging of information, text, messages, sound, images and data via the Internet and fiber optic networks; interactive video text services, namely, interactive delivery of video over digital networks; news information and news agency services, namely, news agency services for electronic transmission; electronic message sending; electronic mail services, namely, providing electronic transmission of secure email; communications by and between computers and computer terminals; communications services for accessing information, text, sound, images and data via communication and computer networks, namely, providing user access to global computer networks; communications services for accessing a database, namely, providing access to databases; providing access to databases including online computer databases; telecommunication portal services, namely, providing access to on-line information services; transmission of information, messages, text, images and data by means of a telecommunications network for electronic display; online communication services, namely, providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the field of general interest; on-line transmission of electronic publications; mobile telephone communication services; communications by fibre optic networks; provision of communication services by means of computers, namely, electronic transmission of data and documents among users of computers; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all of the aforesaid services
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, sports shirts, tops, bottoms; footwear, headwear; loungewear; sportswear and sports clothing, namely, sports jerseys, sports vests, sports pants and sports uniforms; replica football kits comprised of soccer shirts, soccer shorts and soccer socks; football shirts; football shorts; football socks; football boots; track suits; training suits; knitwear, namely, knit tops; suits; sweatshirts; sweaters; pullovers; jumpers; tops as clothing; hooded tops; shirts; t-shirts; jerseys; rugby tops; bottoms as clothing; trousers; shorts; skirts; dresses; gowns; bathrobes; dungarees; lounge pants; socks; underclothing; underwear; boxer shorts; vests; stockings; lingerie; hosiery; nightwear; pyjamas; dressing gowns; one-piece suits; jackets; coats; waterproof outerclothing, namely, waterproof jackets and pants; weather resistant clothing, namely wind-jackets and pants; thermal clothing namely, thermal socks and thermal underwear; anoraks; rainwear; cagoules; ponchos; baby clothes, namely, sports shirts, tops and bottoms; romper suits; baby sleep suits, namely, infant sleepers; baby boots; sleepsuits; smocks; salopettes; overalls; aprons; fancy dress costumes; shoes; boots; sandals; slippers; swimwear; ties as clothing; cravats; pocket squares; gloves; scarves; ear muffs; belts for clothing; braces as suspenders; wrist bands as clothing; sweatbands; collar protectors being strips for application to clothing collars; inner soles; studs for football boots; bibs, not of paper; hats; caps being headwear; visors being headwear; costumes for use in children's dress up play
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"CUP"

Classification Information


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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 27, 2021
Primary Code009
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 DateFriday, August 27, 2021
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, August 27, 2021
Primary Code038
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 DateFriday, August 27, 2021
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Football Association Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Party NameThe Football Association Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Party NameThe Football Association Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, February 20, 2024NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, February 20, 2024REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 5, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 5, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Sunday, December 3, 2023NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, November 15, 2023NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, November 15, 2023NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, November 15, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, July 21, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 20, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, July 19, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, July 19, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, February 20, 2023REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, February 13, 2023NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, January 25, 2023NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Wednesday, January 25, 2023NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, January 24, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 24, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 24, 2023NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 17, 2023PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Tuesday, November 22, 2022WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Monday, November 7, 2022APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, November 7, 2022EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, November 7, 2022NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, November 7, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, November 7, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, May 9, 2022NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Monday, May 9, 2022FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Monday, May 9, 2022FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Wednesday, April 6, 2022TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, April 5, 2022CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, April 5, 2022TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, October 30, 2021REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, October 6, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Tuesday, October 5, 2021REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, September 21, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Monday, September 20, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 31, 2021APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Friday, August 27, 2021ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 27, 2021NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, August 25, 2021LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, August 19, 2021SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB