FINAL FOUR Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, December 20, 1990, a trademark application was filed for FINAL FOUR with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FINAL FOUR trademark a serial number of 74124982. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, June 29, 2023. This trademark is owned by National Collegiate Athletic Association, The. The FINAL FOUR trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

[ video game cartridges ]

writing instruments; namely, pens and pencils

jewelry; namely, lapel buttons and pins

tableware; namely, dishes, drinking glasses and mugs of ceramic, plastic or glass
final four

General Information


Serial Number74124982
Word MarkFINAL FOUR
Filing DateThursday, December 20, 1990
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, June 29, 2023
Registration Number1731961
Registration DateTuesday, November 10, 1992
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 26, 1991

Trademark Statements


Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: FINAL FOUR and a standard character claim is inserted.
Goods and Services[ video game cartridges ]
Goods and Serviceswriting instruments; namely, pens and pencils
Pseudo MarkFINAL 4
Goods and Servicesjewelry; namely, lapel buttons and pins
Goods and Servicestableware; namely, dishes, drinking glasses and mugs of ceramic, plastic or glass

Classification Information


International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes028
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 17, 1991
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, May 1, 1989
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, May 1, 1989

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 Codes037
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 17, 1991
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 1, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 1, 1990

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, 030, 033
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 17, 1991
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 1, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 1, 1990

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 CodeA - Sec. 7(d) - Class(es) in a Multiple Class Registration
Class Status DateMonday, January 6, 2014
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, January 15, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, January 15, 1992

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe National Collegiate Athletic Association
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressIndianapolis, IN 46204

Party NameNational Collegiate Athletic Association, The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressOverland Park, KS 66211

Party NameNational Collegiate Athletic Association, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressOverland Park, KS 66211

Party NameNational Collegiate Athletic Association, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressOverland Park, KS 66211

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, June 29, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 29, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 29, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, June 29, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, December 1, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 10, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Monday, January 25, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, January 25, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, January 25, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, January 25, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 29, 2014AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Monday, January 6, 2014CANCELLED SEC. 7 - PARTIAL
Saturday, November 9, 2013RQST FOR SECT 7 PARTIAL SURRENDER FILED
Wednesday, December 18, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, December 4, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 4, 2013POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7
Tuesday, May 21, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 12, 2012POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, December 5, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, November 9, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, November 9, 2012TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 25, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, February 23, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 23, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 23, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, February 23, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 25, 2003REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, February 25, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, November 13, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Wednesday, November 13, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 25, 1998REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, January 14, 1998REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, November 10, 1992REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, August 13, 1992ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, July 2, 1992STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, June 18, 1992USE AMENDMENT FILED
Tuesday, February 18, 1992NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, November 26, 1991PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, October 25, 1991NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, June 3, 1991APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, May 9, 1991EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, April 23, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER