LITTLE LEAGUE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, December 15, 2016, a trademark application was filed for LITTLE LEAGUE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the LITTLE LEAGUE trademark a serial number of 87270193. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Tuesday, October 22, 2024. This trademark is owned by Little League Baseball, Incorporated. The LITTLE LEAGUE trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Metal Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Organizing and providing planned baseball and softball programs to develop and foster sportsmanship, clean play, and athletic ability in youngsters; educational services, namely, online tutorial sessions in the fields of baseball and softball for youths and coaches and sports safety

computer application software for use on mobile devices featuring baseball and softball rulebooks, game scoring programs [ , game viewing and tracking programs and weather tracking programs; prerecorded DVDs featuring league management software tools and featuring information on the history of Little League Baseball; ] decorative magnets [ ; protective covers for electronic reading devices, smart phones, tablets, and cellphones made of imitation leather ]

imitation leather goods, namely, carrying bags, [ toiletry bags sold empty, messenger bag covers, wallets, backpacks, trays for domestics purposes ] ; [ briefcase-type portfolios; ] drawstring bags; [ fabric duffle bags, cross-body carrying bag, ] book bags, and gym bags; luggage tags; umbrellas [ ; parasols ]

[ metal license plates; ] trophies of common metal

stuffed toy animals; baseballs; softballs; baseball bats; [ baseball gloves; ] golf balls; [ cheerleading pom-poms; ] miniature baseball bats; Christmas tree ornaments; character dolls; toy figures

Video streaming services via the internet featuring movies, television programs, live baseball and softball programs and events

writing pens and pencils; periodic publications, namely, newsletters, brochures and magazines featuring information to promote and develop sportsmanship, team play, and athletic ability through youth baseball and softball programs; fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of topics; [ art prints, paintings and sketches; ] stickers and decals; [ bumper stickers; ] blank journals and notepads; [ activity puzzle and coloring set comprised of activity puzzle book and coloring book; money clips made of imitation leather; ] pin collection bags for collectible push pins; printed awards

cloth patches for clothing; ornamental pins of non-precious metal, namely, ornamental novelty pins; novelty buttons; bows and ribbons for hair; pin collection bags for ornamental collectible novelty pins and for collectible ornamental pins of non-precious metal

ornamental pins and lapel pins; jewelry; collectible coins; metal key chains; [ key chains incorporating flashlight; ] leather key chains; pin collection bags for collectible pins being jewelry; Non-metal key chains; medals; medals for use as awards

clothing, namely, t-shirts, polo shirts, oxford shirts, denim shirts, baseball and softball jerseys, pullover jackets, zippered jackets, wind resistant jackets, fleece jackets, baseball caps, sweatbands, [ sweaters, sweatpants, ties, ] wristbands, headbands, [ gloves, pajamas, running suits] ; sweatshirts, baseball uniforms [, and baseball shoes ]

fabric banners, pennants and flags; bed blankets; throw blankets; [ afghans; beach towels; plastic [ and vinyl ] pennants, banners and flags [ ; afghans, namely, decorative afghans for walls ]

Retail store services and online retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods and general merchandise

[ flashlights incorporating key chains; lamps; electric fans for personal use, namely, battery operated water fans ]

Lanyards for holding badges and keys

ceramic mugs; travel mugs; drinking glasses, namely, tumblers; water bottles sold empty; [ trash cans; ] decorative wall art and art pieces [, decorative wall art, namely, works of art of ceramic, glass, and porcelain; ] coasters made of imitation leather coasters

lawn chairs; stadium seats, namely, portable folding stadium seats; stadium cushions; [ door hangers, namely, decorative door knob hangers; ] picture frames; works of art and wall décor made primarily of wood with canvas; [ badge holders, namely, clear plastic holders for badges; nonmetal decorative novelty license plates; ] non-metal trophies
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General Information


Serial Number87270193
Word MarkLITTLE LEAGUE
Filing DateThursday, December 15, 2016
Status705 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 & 15 ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateTuesday, October 22, 2024
Registration Number5358167
Registration DateTuesday, December 19, 2017
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 3, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesOrganizing and providing planned baseball and softball programs to develop and foster sportsmanship, clean play, and athletic ability in youngsters; educational services, namely, online tutorial sessions in the fields of baseball and softball for youths and coaches and sports safety
Goods and Servicescomputer application software for use on mobile devices featuring baseball and softball rulebooks, game scoring programs [ , game viewing and tracking programs and weather tracking programs; prerecorded DVDs featuring league management software tools and featuring information on the history of Little League Baseball; ] decorative magnets [ ; protective covers for electronic reading devices, smart phones, tablets, and cellphones made of imitation leather ]
Goods and Servicesimitation leather goods, namely, carrying bags, [ toiletry bags sold empty, messenger bag covers, wallets, backpacks, trays for domestics purposes ] ; [ briefcase-type portfolios; ] drawstring bags; [ fabric duffle bags, cross-body carrying bag, ] book bags, and gym bags; luggage tags; umbrellas [ ; parasols ]
Goods and Services[ metal license plates; ] trophies of common metal
Goods and Servicesstuffed toy animals; baseballs; softballs; baseball bats; [ baseball gloves; ] golf balls; [ cheerleading pom-poms; ] miniature baseball bats; Christmas tree ornaments; character dolls; toy figures
Goods and ServicesVideo streaming services via the internet featuring movies, television programs, live baseball and softball programs and events
Goods and Serviceswriting pens and pencils; periodic publications, namely, newsletters, brochures and magazines featuring information to promote and develop sportsmanship, team play, and athletic ability through youth baseball and softball programs; fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of topics; [ art prints, paintings and sketches; ] stickers and decals; [ bumper stickers; ] blank journals and notepads; [ activity puzzle and coloring set comprised of activity puzzle book and coloring book; money clips made of imitation leather; ] pin collection bags for collectible push pins; printed awards
Goods and Servicescloth patches for clothing; ornamental pins of non-precious metal, namely, ornamental novelty pins; novelty buttons; bows and ribbons for hair; pin collection bags for ornamental collectible novelty pins and for collectible ornamental pins of non-precious metal
Goods and Servicesornamental pins and lapel pins; jewelry; collectible coins; metal key chains; [ key chains incorporating flashlight; ] leather key chains; pin collection bags for collectible pins being jewelry; Non-metal key chains; medals; medals for use as awards
Goods and Servicesclothing, namely, t-shirts, polo shirts, oxford shirts, denim shirts, baseball and softball jerseys, pullover jackets, zippered jackets, wind resistant jackets, fleece jackets, baseball caps, sweatbands, [ sweaters, sweatpants, ties, ] wristbands, headbands, [ gloves, pajamas, running suits] ; sweatshirts, baseball uniforms [, and baseball shoes ]
Goods and Servicesfabric banners, pennants and flags; bed blankets; throw blankets; [ afghans; beach towels; plastic [ and vinyl ] pennants, banners and flags [ ; afghans, namely, decorative afghans for walls ]
Goods and ServicesRetail store services and online retail store services featuring a wide variety of consumer goods and general merchandise
Goods and Services[ flashlights incorporating key chains; lamps; electric fans for personal use, namely, battery operated water fans ]
Goods and ServicesLanyards for holding badges and keys
Goods and Servicesceramic mugs; travel mugs; drinking glasses, namely, tumblers; water bottles sold empty; [ trash cans; ] decorative wall art and art pieces [, decorative wall art, namely, works of art of ceramic, glass, and porcelain; ] coasters made of imitation leather coasters
Goods and Serviceslawn chairs; stadium seats, namely, portable folding stadium seats; stadium cushions; [ door hangers, namely, decorative door knob hangers; ] picture frames; works of art and wall décor made primarily of wood with canvas; [ badge holders, namely, clear plastic holders for badges; nonmetal decorative novelty license plates; ] non-metal trophies

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, March 24, 2017
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 1, 2007
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 1, 2007

International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 11, 2014
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 11, 2014

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 DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, January 1, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, January 1, 1988

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateTuesday, October 22, 2024
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, June 12, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, June 12, 2012

International Class014 - 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 Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, May 1, 1950
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, May 1, 1950

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, December 21, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, March 5, 1949
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, March 5, 1949

International Class018 - 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 Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, June 17, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, June 17, 2000

International Class020 - 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 Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, November 2, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, November 2, 2004

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 DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 5, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 5, 2010

International Class022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.
US Class Codes001, 002, 007, 019, 022, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code022
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, April 14, 2013
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, April 14, 2013

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, January 5, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, January 5, 2010

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 10, 1950
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 10, 1950

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, January 1, 1940
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, January 1, 1940

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 DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 10, 1950
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 10, 1950

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, August 28, 1982
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, August 28, 1982

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 21, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, August 1, 1947
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, August 1, 1947

Trademark Owner History


Party NameLittle League Baseball, Incorporated
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWILLIAMSPORT, PA 17701

Party NameLittle League Baseball, Incorporated
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWilliamsport, PA 17701

Party NameLittle League Baseball, Incorporated
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressWilliamsport, PA 17701

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 10, 2017TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Monday, December 19, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, December 21, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, March 10, 2017TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Thursday, March 16, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, March 24, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, March 24, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, March 24, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, March 24, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 28, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, April 21, 2017ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED
Thursday, August 17, 2017PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Thursday, August 17, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, August 17, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, August 17, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Thursday, August 17, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 1, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, August 17, 2017TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 22, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 13, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 3, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 3, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 19, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 10, 2018ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE
Wednesday, April 1, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 1, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 19, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 1, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 1, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, December 8, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, April 29, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 29, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, June 13, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, April 29, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, June 26, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Thursday, July 11, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, October 10, 2024ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, October 10, 2024TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, July 19, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Monday, July 22, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, October 10, 2024TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 22, 2024REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, October 22, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 4, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY