KC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, October 8, 2014, a trademark application was filed for KC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the KC trademark a serial number of 86418174. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, January 18, 2023. This trademark is owned by Kansas City Royals Baseball Corporation. The KC trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products category with the following description:

Paper goods and printed matter, namely, trading cards, posters, stickers, decals, temporary tattoos, bumper stickers, score books, scorecards, [ printed baseball game programs, ] magazines and books featuring baseball, [ newsletters, brochures and pamphlets featuring baseball, dry erase writing boards and writing surfaces, ] writing pads, notebooks, [ cards, and envelopes; flip books, ] preprinted agenda organizers, memo boards, [ scrapbooks, autograph books, ] baseball card albums, calendars, printed bank checkbooks, gift wrapping paper, [ paper gift and party bags, ] paper party goods in the nature of paper party decorations, paper coasters, paper napkins, facial tissue, [ paper tablecloths, ] mounted and unmounted photographs, [ photograph albums, ] plastic baseball card holders, money clips, paperweights, pens, pencils, [ pencil top ornaments, crayons, markers, non-electric erasers, pencil sharpeners, ] pencil cases, paper ticket holders and non-metal lanyards for paper ticket hold...
kc

General Information


Serial Number86418174
Word MarkKC
Filing DateWednesday, October 8, 2014
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, January 18, 2023
Registration Number4872850
Registration DateTuesday, December 22, 2015
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 6, 2015

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a polygon-shaped banner that depicts the stylized letters "KC" at midpoint and a four-pointed crown that appears to hover slightly above the banner's top line.
Goods and ServicesPaper goods and printed matter, namely, trading cards, posters, stickers, decals, temporary tattoos, bumper stickers, score books, scorecards, [ printed baseball game programs, ] magazines and books featuring baseball, [ newsletters, brochures and pamphlets featuring baseball, dry erase writing boards and writing surfaces, ] writing pads, notebooks, [ cards, and envelopes; flip books, ] preprinted agenda organizers, memo boards, [ scrapbooks, autograph books, ] baseball card albums, calendars, printed bank checkbooks, gift wrapping paper, [ paper gift and party bags, ] paper party goods in the nature of paper party decorations, paper coasters, paper napkins, facial tissue, [ paper tablecloths, ] mounted and unmounted photographs, [ photograph albums, ] plastic baseball card holders, money clips, paperweights, pens, pencils, [ pencil top ornaments, crayons, markers, non-electric erasers, pencil sharpeners, ] pencil cases, paper ticket holders and non-metal lanyards for paper ticket holders sold as a unit specially adapted for holding paper tickets and art prints
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used in commerce in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 03/26/1969.
Pseudo MarkKANSAS CITY
In Another Form StatementThe mark was first used anywhere in a different form other than that sought to be registered at least as early as 03/26/1969.
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to: "KC"
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 15, 2014
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 31, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 31, 2002

Trademark Owner History


Party NameKANSAS CITY ROYALS BASEBALL CLUB, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressKANSAS CITY, MO 64129

Party NameKansas City Royals Baseball Corporation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKansas City, MO 64129

Party NameKansas City Royals Baseball Corporation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKansas City, MO 64129

Party NameKansas City Royals Baseball Corporation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKansas City, MO 64129

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, January 18, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 18, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, December 30, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, June 16, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 22, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 8, 2020AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, April 12, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 22, 2015REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 6, 2015PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 16, 2015NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Saturday, August 29, 2015LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, August 27, 2015ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, August 11, 2015APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 4, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, July 17, 2015TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, July 17, 2015CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 17, 2015TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, January 30, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, January 29, 2015NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 27, 2015ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, October 16, 2014NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Wednesday, October 15, 2014NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, October 11, 2014NEW APPLICATION ENTERED