| Serial Number | 79430265 |
| Word Mark | FREESTYLE CHESS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, February 27, 2025 |
| Status | 686 - PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Status Date | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| Goods and Services | Organization of community sporting and cultural events and activities; organising and conducting competitions, in particular chess tournaments and sporting competitions; provision of non-downloadable films and movies featuring sporting and cultural activities via a video-on-demand service; ticket agency services for entertainment events; ticket reservation and booking services for chess tournaments, entertainment, sporting and cultural events; entertainment services, namely, providing temporary use of non-downloadable electronic games via the internet; providing facilities in the nature of rooms for chess tournaments for entertainment purposes |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FREESTYLE CHESS" |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a design of a black wing and a white wing with a white heart design between the two wings, superimposed over a stylized black and white chess board, with the wording "FREESTYLE CHESS" below in gold stylized font. |
| Pseudo Mark | FREE STYLE CHESS |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, footwear, headwear, namely, tee-shirts, sweat shirts, tracksuit bottoms, sweatshirts, suits, jackets, sports jerseys, waistcoats, headscarves, shirts, hats, beanies, caps being headwear, bonnets, baseball caps, gloves, stockings, slippers, dressing gowns, denim jeans, pyjamas, sweaters, jogging suits, wind resistant jackets, overcoats, clothing jackets, socks, fleece tops, waist belts, polo shirts, dresses, hosiery, swimwear, shorts, blouses, cardigans, coats, trousers, aprons, shawls, overalls; clothing for children, namely, shirts, jackets, pants, shoes, windbreakers, coats, hats; waterproof clothing, namely, shirts, jackets, pants, shoes, windbreakers, coats, hats; apparel for dancers, namely, tee shirts, sweatshirts, pants, leggings, shorts and jackets; unitards, leggings, shoes, boots, training shoes, sandals, bandanas, scarves, neckties, bow ties |
| Goods and Services | Event marketing; commercial administration of the licensing of the goods and services of others; sponsorship search consultancy services; event management services being organising and conducting of marketing promotional events; arranging of contracts for the implementation of advertising events for third parties; implementation of promotional events, namely, arranging and conducting marketing promotional events for others; sales promotion for others; promoting the goods and services of others through advertisements on internet websites; creative marketing plan development services for sports and entertainment events; retail store services, including online, featuring pocket knives with multi-purpose functions, compact discs, computer software and apps for chess games, DVDs, DVD-ROMs, interactive software for entertainment purposes, interactive video game programs, optical data media, audio visual recordings, sunglasses, fridge magnets, clocks, watches, pins, stationery, address books, photo albums, stickers for stationery, pencils, writing paper, books, comics, fountain pens, gift wrapping, gift tags, ball pens, bookmarkers, rulers, magazines, office binders, note books, postcards, posters, placards, erasers, transfers, writing tablets, travelling trunks, suitcases, handbags, dog leashes, shopping bags, briefcases, umbrellas, parasols, walking sticks, document folders, wallets, furniture, drinking vessels, drinking bottles, bottle openers, electric and non-electric, corkscrews, electric and non-electric, tableware, except forks, knives and spoons, heat-insulated containers for beverages, mugs, cups, table plates, soup bowls, glasses, clothing, footwear, headwear, tee-shirts, tracksuit bottoms, sweatshirts, suits, jackets, sports jerseys, waistcoats, headscarves, shirts, hats, beanies, caps being headwear, baseball caps, gloves, stockings, slippers, dressing gowns, denim jeans, pyjamas, clothing for children, sweaters, jogging sets, waterproof clothing, wind resistant jackets, overcoats, jackets, socks, fleece tops, waist belts, polo shirts, dresses, hosiery, swimwear, shorts, blouses, cardigans, coats, trousers, aprons, shawls, overalls, dancewear, unitards, leggings, shoes, boots, training shoes, sandals, bandanas, scarves, neckties, bow ties, toys, games, board games, parlour games, chess games, chessboards, chess pieces, electronic games, craft kits for toys and play figures, manipulative games, gymnastic and sporting articles, game cases, lighters; retail store services, including online, featuring admission tickets to sporting and cultural events and attractions |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) black, white and gold is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, August 14, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Thursday, August 14, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| 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, August 14, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | JHB Chess Holding GmbH |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | DE |
| Party Name | JHB Chess Holding GmbH |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | DE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, August 15, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Saturday, August 16, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, August 25, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, October 9, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, October 24, 2025 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, November 17, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, November 17, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, November 17, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, December 16, 2025 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |