KC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, November 1, 2021, 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 97101961. The federal status of this trademark filing is SU - REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETE as of Tuesday, October 21, 2025. This trademark is owned by National Women's Soccer League, LLC. The KC trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment in the nature of soccer games, matches, and competitions; entertainment services, namely, organizing, conducting and staging professional soccer games, matches, competitions, and exhibitions; production of television programs in the field of soccer matches and competitions; providing sports news and information in the field of soccer via the Internet and social media; providing online newsletters in the field of soccer via e-mail; entertainment services in the nature of professional athletes competing in soccer sporting events and sporting exhibitions featuring soccer and skills relating to soccer; providing sports news and information in the field of soccer; providing a website featuring news and information in the field of soccer; non-downloadable electronic publications, namely, written news articles in the field of soccer; soc...

Bags specially adapted for sports equipment, namely, soccer ball bags; toys, games, and playthings, namely, bendable modeled plastic toy figurines, plush toy animals and toy soccer balls; sporting goods, namely, soccer ball bags and soccer balls; Christmas tree ornaments; puzzles

Clothing, namely, jerseys, t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, short-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies; headwear, namely, hats, caps, visors and beanies; scarves; outerwear, namely, raincoats, jackets, and ponchos; socks; gloves

Drinking bottles for sports; travel mugs; drinkware; mugs; drinking glasses; tumblers for use as drinking glasses; shot glasses; decanters

Bumper stickers; decals; stickers; printed posters; printed sporting trading cards; printed paper signs; printed media guides for soccer; printed calendars; photographic prints

General Information


Serial Number97101961
Word MarkKC
Filing DateMonday, November 1, 2021
Status819 - SU - REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETE
Status DateTuesday, October 21, 2025
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 5, 2022

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment in the nature of soccer games, matches, and competitions; entertainment services, namely, organizing, conducting and staging professional soccer games, matches, competitions, and exhibitions; production of television programs in the field of soccer matches and competitions; providing sports news and information in the field of soccer via the Internet and social media; providing online newsletters in the field of soccer via e-mail; entertainment services in the nature of professional athletes competing in soccer sporting events and sporting exhibitions featuring soccer and skills relating to soccer; providing sports news and information in the field of soccer; providing a website featuring news and information in the field of soccer; non-downloadable electronic publications, namely, written news articles in the field of soccer; soccer camps; personal appearances of or by a sports personality; production of radio programs; arranging and conducting of colloquiums, conferences, congresses, seminars, symposiums and training workshops in the field of soccer; arranging and conducting of course of instruction relating to, or connected with, soccer; arranging and conducting of lectures and seminars for educational, entertainment, coaching and training purposes in the field of soccer and skills relating to soccer; arranging and conducting educational demonstrations; arranging and conducting sporting and training events in the field of soccer and skills relating to soccer; practical training relating to, or connected with, soccer and skills relating to soccer soccer academies in the nature of soccer camps and soccer training programs
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a crest with the letters "KC" appearing on a solid band centered vertically, with three curved lines behind the band moving from left to right across the crest and two stars to the right of the band.
Goods and ServicesBags specially adapted for sports equipment, namely, soccer ball bags; toys, games, and playthings, namely, bendable modeled plastic toy figurines, plush toy animals and toy soccer balls; sporting goods, namely, soccer ball bags and soccer balls; Christmas tree ornaments; puzzles
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, jerseys, t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, short-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies; headwear, namely, hats, caps, visors and beanies; scarves; outerwear, namely, raincoats, jackets, and ponchos; socks; gloves
Goods and ServicesDrinking bottles for sports; travel mugs; drinkware; mugs; drinking glasses; tumblers for use as drinking glasses; shot glasses; decanters
Goods and ServicesBumper stickers; decals; stickers; printed posters; printed sporting trading cards; printed paper signs; printed media guides for soccer; printed calendars; photographic prints
NOT AVAILABLE"KC"

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 DateThursday, January 1, 1970
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 2021
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 2021

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, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 1, 1970
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, August 9, 2022
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, August 9, 2022

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 1, 1970
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, October 30, 2021
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, October 30, 2021

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 1, 1970
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 17, 2023
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 17, 2023

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 1, 1970
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 2021
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 2021

Trademark Owner History


Party NameNational Women's Soccer League, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10017

Party NameNational Women's Soccer League, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressChicago, IL 60642

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, November 4, 2021NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, November 11, 2021NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, November 12, 2021NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 22, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 22, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 22, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, May 11, 2022ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, May 17, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, May 17, 2022EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 17, 2022NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 17, 2022EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, June 1, 2022APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 15, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 5, 2022PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 5, 2022OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 30, 2022NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, September 1, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, September 1, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, September 1, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, February 16, 2023SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, March 3, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 16, 2023SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Friday, March 10, 2023SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Saturday, March 11, 2023NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 30, 2023SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 30, 2023SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, August 30, 2023SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, September 1, 2023NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 21, 2024SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 21, 2024SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Wednesday, February 21, 2024SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Thursday, February 22, 2024NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, August 26, 2024SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, August 26, 2024SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Monday, August 26, 2024SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Monday, August 26, 2024NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, February 21, 2025SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, February 21, 2025SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Wednesday, April 16, 2025SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Thursday, April 17, 2025NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, August 28, 2025TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, August 28, 2025USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, October 20, 2025STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, October 21, 2025ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, October 21, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED