LAFC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, January 7, 2016, a trademark application was filed for LAFC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the LAFC trademark a serial number of 86868218. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, September 8, 2020. This trademark is owned by Major League Soccer, L.L.C.. The LAFC trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, soccer exhibitions rendered live in a stadium, and through the media of television and radio and via the internet; provision of entertainment in the nature of non-downloadable pre-recorded film clips from soccer games, presented via mobile communication devices; provision of information in the field of soccer via the internet and mobile devices

Fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for electronic devices, namely, MP3 players, mobile telephones, smart telephones, tablets, laptop, and wireless speakers; computer and video game software and programs; magnets; sunglasses, pre-recorded DVDs in the field of soccer; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, audio, video, games, and internet weblinks in the field of soccer; downloadable video clips from soccer games via mobile communication devices; computer keyboards; mouse pads; computer memory devices; blank USB flash drives

Toy figurines; soccer ball bags; soccer balls; plush toys; puzzles; toy foam novelty items, namely, foam heads and fingers; foosball tables and figurines; golf accessories, namely, golf balls, divot repair tools, bag tags, ball markers, tees, gloves; Christmas tree ornaments; building blocks toys; game tables, tailgating games, namely, bag toss games, washer game sets, tumbler towers game, and game tables for tailgates; fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for electronic devices, namely, gaming devices, namely, hand-held video gaming devices and video game consoles

Posters; decals; trading cards; stickers; bumper stickers; printed paper signs; printed media guides relating to a professional soccer team; souvenir soccer programs; yearbooks in the field of soccer; printed event admission tickets; calendars; paper mats for beer glasses; photo prints; magazines featuring information in the field of soccer; paper hangtags; pencils; notebooks; binders

T-shirts; fleece tops; jerseys; hats; caps; visors; beanies; shorts; pants, sweat suits; jackets; hooded sweatshirts; scarves, gloves, socks, headbands, wristbands, ponchos, baby bibs not made of paper, infant and toddler clothing, namely, one-piece clothing, overalls, socks, and dresses; sleepwear, loungewear, slippers
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General Information


Serial Number86868218
Word MarkLAFC
Filing DateThursday, January 7, 2016
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, September 8, 2020
Registration Number6147641
Registration DateTuesday, September 8, 2020
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 8, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, soccer exhibitions rendered live in a stadium, and through the media of television and radio and via the internet; provision of entertainment in the nature of non-downloadable pre-recorded film clips from soccer games, presented via mobile communication devices; provision of information in the field of soccer via the internet and mobile devices
Description of MarkThe mark consists of "LAFC" in stylized form with a wing design emanating from the "A".
Goods and ServicesFitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for electronic devices, namely, MP3 players, mobile telephones, smart telephones, tablets, laptop, and wireless speakers; computer and video game software and programs; magnets; sunglasses, pre-recorded DVDs in the field of soccer; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, audio, video, games, and internet weblinks in the field of soccer; downloadable video clips from soccer games via mobile communication devices; computer keyboards; mouse pads; computer memory devices; blank USB flash drives
Goods and ServicesToy figurines; soccer ball bags; soccer balls; plush toys; puzzles; toy foam novelty items, namely, foam heads and fingers; foosball tables and figurines; golf accessories, namely, golf balls, divot repair tools, bag tags, ball markers, tees, gloves; Christmas tree ornaments; building blocks toys; game tables, tailgating games, namely, bag toss games, washer game sets, tumbler towers game, and game tables for tailgates; fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for electronic devices, namely, gaming devices, namely, hand-held video gaming devices and video game consoles
Goods and ServicesPosters; decals; trading cards; stickers; bumper stickers; printed paper signs; printed media guides relating to a professional soccer team; souvenir soccer programs; yearbooks in the field of soccer; printed event admission tickets; calendars; paper mats for beer glasses; photo prints; magazines featuring information in the field of soccer; paper hangtags; pencils; notebooks; binders
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "LAFC"
Goods and ServicesT-shirts; fleece tops; jerseys; hats; caps; visors; beanies; shorts; pants, sweat suits; jackets; hooded sweatshirts; scarves, gloves, socks, headbands, wristbands, ponchos, baby bibs not made of paper, infant and toddler clothing, namely, one-piece clothing, overalls, socks, and dresses; sleepwear, loungewear, slippers
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 14, 2016
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 7, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 7, 2016

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 14, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 7, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 7, 2016

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 14, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 7, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 7, 2016

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 14, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 7, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 7, 2016

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, January 14, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, January 7, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, January 7, 2016

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMajor League Soccer, L.L.C.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10018

Party NameMajor League Soccer, L.L.C.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10018

Party NameMajor League Soccer, L.L.C.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10018

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, February 18, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, January 11, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, January 14, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, January 15, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Friday, February 19, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, February 19, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, February 19, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, August 17, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, August 17, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, August 18, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, August 25, 2016SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Thursday, August 25, 2016NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Thursday, August 25, 2016LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Friday, March 10, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, March 14, 2017REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Wednesday, September 20, 2017REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Monday, March 26, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, March 21, 2018SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Monday, March 26, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, March 26, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, March 26, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, May 8, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Thursday, December 20, 2018SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, December 20, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Monday, April 2, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 18, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 8, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 3, 2018NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, December 20, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Saturday, December 22, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, July 1, 2019SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, July 1, 2019SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Monday, July 1, 2019SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 3, 2019NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, December 30, 2019SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Monday, December 30, 2019SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Monday, December 30, 2019SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Wednesday, January 1, 2020NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, July 2, 2020TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 2, 2020USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, July 22, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 23, 2020STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Wednesday, August 5, 2020ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, August 6, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 8, 2020REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 8, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 8, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, January 8, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 8, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, September 8, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, January 8, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED