HOOSIERS Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Tuesday, December 23, 2014, a trademark application was filed for HOOSIERS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the HOOSIERS trademark a serial number of 86489103. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, May 27, 2026. This trademark is owned by The Trustees of Indiana University. The HOOSIERS trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:
Household or kitchen utensils and containers, namely, plastic cups, mugs, [ plastic plates, ] serving trays, decanters, [ decorative plates, ] plastic pitchers, [ commemorative plates, ] bottle openers, insulated sleeve holder for beverage cans, [ portable coolers, buckets, wastebaskets, ] and toothbrushes; piggy banks [ ; leather coasters; plastic coasters ]
Sporting goods and toys, namely, [ golf clubs, ] golf ball markers, golf club covers, [ golf tees, ] dog toys, swimming floats, [ fishing floats, ] stuffed toy bears, plush toys, jigsaw puzzles, toy animals, balloons, board games, 3D puzzles, toy model train sets, Christmas tree ornaments; and balls, namely, baseballs, billiard balls, footballs, and playground balls; playing cards
Clothing, namely, long-sleeve t-shirts, [ polo shirts, ] sport shorts, hooded sweatshirts, cardigans, sweaters, coats, pants, boxer shorts, leggings, skirts, [ dresses, ] pajamas, infant wear, cloth bibs, [ rainwear, athletic footwear, ] sandals, [ gloves, ] headbands, aprons, bandanas, bathing caps, swim trunks, bathrobes
Jewelry, namely, bracelets, [ wrist watches, ] necklaces, rings, pins, [ lapel pins; tie tacks; ] and clocks, namely, desk clocks, [ alarm clocks, ] and wall clocks
Animal products, namely, animal clothing, animal collars, and animal leashes; and bags and cases, namely, [ backpacks, business and credit card cases, drawstring bags, ] duffel bags, tote bags, luggage tags, athletic bags, [ book bags, ] fanny packs, umbrellas, [ handbags, ] and wallets
Household articles, furniture, and decorations, namely, chairs, desk chairs, [ seat cushions, ] tables, mirrors, non-metal novelty license plates, picture frames, [ inflatable plastic signs, ] plastic key chains
Paper, cardboard, and goods made from these materials, namely, [ folders, ] notebooks, [ note cards, ] baby books, children's activity books, wall calendars, announcement cards, printed invitations, [ envelopes, ] paper banners, art prints, paper pennants, [ paper flags, ] paper gift wrap, [ paper gift wrap bows, ] paper napkins, paper coasters, [ paper table cloths, ] paper table linens, decals, bumper stickers; office requisites, namely, binders, desk pads, dry erase writing boards, [ clip boards, ] pens [ ; money clips ]
General Information
| Serial Number | 86489103 |
| Word Mark | HOOSIERS |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, December 23, 2014 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, May 27, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 4925141 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, March 29, 2016 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 12, 2016 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | Household or kitchen utensils and containers, namely, plastic cups, mugs, [ plastic plates, ] serving trays, decanters, [ decorative plates, ] plastic pitchers, [ commemorative plates, ] bottle openers, insulated sleeve holder for beverage cans, [ portable coolers, buckets, wastebaskets, ] and toothbrushes; piggy banks [ ; leather coasters; plastic coasters ] |
| Goods and Services | Sporting goods and toys, namely, [ golf clubs, ] golf ball markers, golf club covers, [ golf tees, ] dog toys, swimming floats, [ fishing floats, ] stuffed toy bears, plush toys, jigsaw puzzles, toy animals, balloons, board games, 3D puzzles, toy model train sets, Christmas tree ornaments; and balls, namely, baseballs, billiard balls, footballs, and playground balls; playing cards |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, long-sleeve t-shirts, [ polo shirts, ] sport shorts, hooded sweatshirts, cardigans, sweaters, coats, pants, boxer shorts, leggings, skirts, [ dresses, ] pajamas, infant wear, cloth bibs, [ rainwear, athletic footwear, ] sandals, [ gloves, ] headbands, aprons, bandanas, bathing caps, swim trunks, bathrobes |
| Goods and Services | Jewelry, namely, bracelets, [ wrist watches, ] necklaces, rings, pins, [ lapel pins; tie tacks; ] and clocks, namely, desk clocks, [ alarm clocks, ] and wall clocks |
| Goods and Services | Animal products, namely, animal clothing, animal collars, and animal leashes; and bags and cases, namely, [ backpacks, business and credit card cases, drawstring bags, ] duffel bags, tote bags, luggage tags, athletic bags, [ book bags, ] fanny packs, umbrellas, [ handbags, ] and wallets |
| Goods and Services | Household articles, furniture, and decorations, namely, chairs, desk chairs, [ seat cushions, ] tables, mirrors, non-metal novelty license plates, picture frames, [ inflatable plastic signs, ] plastic key chains |
| Goods and Services | Paper, cardboard, and goods made from these materials, namely, [ folders, ] notebooks, [ note cards, ] baby books, children's activity books, wall calendars, announcement cards, printed invitations, [ envelopes, ] paper banners, art prints, paper pennants, [ paper flags, ] paper gift wrap, [ paper gift wrap bows, ] paper napkins, paper coasters, [ paper table cloths, ] paper table linens, decals, bumper stickers; office requisites, namely, binders, desk pads, dry erase writing boards, [ clip boards, ] pens [ ; money clips ] |
Classification Information
| International Class | 014 - 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 Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 31, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 31, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| International Class | 018 - 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 Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 31, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| International Class | 020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 31, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 020 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 31, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 31, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 31, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, September 15, 1979 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | The Trustees of Indiana University |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Bloomington, IN 47405
US |
| Party Name | The Trustees of Indiana University |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Bloomington, IN 47405
US |
| Party Name | The Trustees of Indiana University |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Bloomington, IN 47405
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, December 26, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Wednesday, December 31, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, March 28, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, March 30, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 30, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 30, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, September 24, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, September 24, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, September 24, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, September 24, 2015 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, September 24, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, October 30, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Friday, November 6, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, November 24, 2015 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Wednesday, December 2, 2015 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Friday, December 4, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Friday, December 4, 2015 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, December 4, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Friday, December 4, 2015 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Friday, December 4, 2015 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, December 4, 2015 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Thursday, December 24, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2016 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, January 12, 2016 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 29, 2016 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, March 29, 2021 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 28, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Thursday, September 22, 2022 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, September 22, 2022 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Thursday, September 22, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Saturday, March 29, 2025 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 20, 2026 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Wednesday, May 27, 2026 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED |
