FC SCHALKE 04 Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, a trademark application was filed for FC SCHALKE 04 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FC SCHALKE 04 trademark a serial number of 79382806. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, July 7, 2026. This trademark is owned by Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V.. The FC SCHALKE 04 trademark is filed in the Clothing & Apparel Products and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Organizing community sporting and cultural events, in particular conducting sporting events in the nature of soccer and courses of instruction in the field of gymnastics; conducting training sessions in the field of soccer
Clothing, footwear, headgear, namely, T-shirts, shirts, Polo shirts, Polo sweaters, Polo knit tops, jackets, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, vests, shirt jackets, fleece jumpers, college jackets, hooded jackets, socks, bathrobes, beach shoes, slippers, sweatpants, sweat shorts, swim shorts, pajamas, shirt dress, cardigans, long sleeves; sportswear, namely, jerseys, socks, shorts, t-shirts, long sleeves, tank tops, training tops, training jackets, rain jackets, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, sweat jackets, Polo shirts, Polo sweaters, Polo knit tops; outer and underclothing, namely, beanies, gloves, bucket hats, quilted jackets, windbreaker, softshell jackets, rain jackets, quilted coats; scarves, neckerchiefs, caps being headwear, stockings, ties as clothing, hats, including sun hats
General Information
| Serial Number | 79382806 |
| Word Mark | FC SCHALKE 04 |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, September 19, 2023 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 8329929 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
Trademark Statements
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized wording 'FC SCHALKE 04' in the color blue. |
| Goods and Services | Organizing community sporting and cultural events, in particular conducting sporting events in the nature of soccer and courses of instruction in the field of gymnastics; conducting training sessions in the field of soccer |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, footwear, headgear, namely, T-shirts, shirts, Polo shirts, Polo sweaters, Polo knit tops, jackets, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, vests, shirt jackets, fleece jumpers, college jackets, hooded jackets, socks, bathrobes, beach shoes, slippers, sweatpants, sweat shorts, swim shorts, pajamas, shirt dress, cardigans, long sleeves; sportswear, namely, jerseys, socks, shorts, t-shirts, long sleeves, tank tops, training tops, training jackets, rain jackets, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, sweat jackets, Polo shirts, Polo sweaters, Polo knit tops; outer and underclothing, namely, beanies, gloves, bucket hats, quilted jackets, windbreaker, softshell jackets, rain jackets, quilted coats; scarves, neckerchiefs, caps being headwear, stockings, ties as clothing, hats, including sun hats |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FC" and "04" |
| Pseudo Mark | FC SCHALKE ZERO FOUR |
Classification Information
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, November 16, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| 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 | Thursday, November 16, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | Fußballclub Gelsenkirchen-Schalke 04 e.V. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DE |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, November 9, 2023 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Thursday, November 16, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Saturday, December 14, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Sunday, December 29, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, December 30, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Friday, January 31, 2025 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Friday, January 31, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, February 22, 2025 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, April 26, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, July 31, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 27, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
