| Serial Number | 79126760 |
| Word Mark | MANCHESTER UNITED |
| Filing Date | Thursday, December 20, 2012 |
| Status | 706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, February 19, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 4479387 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, February 11, 2014 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, November 26, 2013 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | [ Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; radios; televisions; electrical and electronic apparatus for use in the reception of satellite, terrestrial or cable broadcasts; video recorders; tape recorders; cassette players; record players; juke boxes; CD players; CD-ROM players; DVD players; DVD recorders; MP3 players; MP3 readers; audio and video file recorders and players; prerecorded magnetic data carriers featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; ] recording discs featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; audio recordings featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; video recordings featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; audio and video recordings featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; [ motion picture films featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; video recordings featuring animated cartoons; ] prerecorded [ CDs, ] DVDs, [ CD ROMs ] featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; downloadable audio and video recordings featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; downloadable [ ring tones, music, MP3s, ] graphics, games and video images for wireless mobile communication devices; [ computer screen saver software; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles, books and periodicals featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; cameras, video cameras; cases specially adapted for photographic apparatus and instruments; exposed camera film; digital photo frames; anti-dazzle shades, glasses and visors; binoculars; prescription and non-prescription eye glasses, spectacles and sunglasses and cases, chains, cords and frames therefor; hologram apparatus; calculating machines; computers; portable computers; computer hardware and parts and fittings therefor; computer peripherals; mouse mats; keyboard wrist pads; computer mice; covers specially adapted for computer keyboards and computer screens; computer software featuring sound recordings and video recordings featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; computer programs for accessing soccer information that may be downloaded from the global computer network; ] computer games programs; [ pre-recorded games on CD, software, DVD and memory card; downloadable computer software for use in accessing sound recordings and video recordings featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; blank electronic storage media; memory cards; customized storage racks for electronic storage media, CDs, DVDs and disks; computer software games for video game machines; telephones; mobile telephones; accessories for mobile telephones, namely, hands-free devices and hands free car kits; mobile telephone covers; mobile telephone cases; telephone answering apparatus, telephone recorders and telephones incorporating facsimile machines; blank smart cards; pre-paid telephone calling cards, magnetically encoded; encrypted identity cards; encoded identity cards; magnetic identity cards; PDAs (personal digital assistants); time recording apparatus; ] magnets [ ; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Education services, namely, providing classes and workshops in the field of soccer; providing of training in the field of soccer; ] entertainment in the nature of soccer games and competitions; organization of events and exhibitions for sporting and cultural activities; organization of sporting events, namely, soccer games and soccer-related exhibitions and competitions; [ provision of facilities for sports and recreational activities; instruction and educational services, namely, providing soccer lessons; soccer coaching; soccer schools and schooling, namely, providing courses in the field of soccer; arranging and conducting of educational classes and training in relation to soccer; arranging, conducting and provision of soccer instructional courses; sports management services for soccer players; physical education; fitness training services; provision of practical training and demonstrations in the field of soccer; sport and holiday camp services; rental of sporting equipment; arranging, organizing and conducting of conferences, workshops, seminars, conventions, events and exhibitions relating to soccer; arranging, organizing and conducting of games, contests and competitions relating to soccer; lottery services; gaming services, namely, gambling services and casino gaming; arranging, organizing and conducting of award ceremonies for recognizing excellence in the field of soccer; provision of museum facilities; rental of stadium facilities; entertainment services in the nature of a soccer club; health club services, namely, providing instruction and equipment in the field of physical exercise; ] provision of information relating to soccer; fan club services; booking and ticketing reservation services for sports [, entertainment, cultural and educational ] events; providing sports information relating to Manchester United Football Club; providing entertainment, training, recreational, and sporting information services in the field of soccer provided via the Internet and other communications networks; entertainment services, namely, soccer games and soccer-related exhibitions, competitions, events and activities provided by means of [ radio, television, telephony, ] the Internet and on-line databases; entertainment and educational services, namely, providing a web site featuring non-downloadable soccer-related audio and video presentations, non-downloadable soccer-related movies, pictures, photographs, graphics, images, text and related information, and other multimedia materials featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; [ film production; video production; production of sound recordings; production of DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs, video and audio tapes featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; production of television and radio programs; production of sporting events for television and radio; publication of magazines, books, texts and printed matter; publishing of electronic publications; providing online non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of articles, books and periodicals featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; ] provision of on-going television programs, radio programs, non-downloadable films and audio and visual performances featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; [ provision of online electronic games; provision of news online featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; ] providing information relating to sport and entertainment featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities provided online from a computer database or the Internet [ ; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all of the aforesaid services ] |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "MANCHESTER" |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 19, 2013 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | MANCHESTER UNITED FOOTBALL CLUB LIMITED |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Manchester M16 0RA GB |
| Party Name | MANCHESTER UNITED LIMITED |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | MANCHESTER UNITED LIMITED |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | MANCHESTER UNITED LIMITED |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, March 15, 2013 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A SUBSEQ DESIG FROM IB |
| Monday, March 18, 2013 | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 19, 2013 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, March 23, 2013 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Monday, April 8, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, April 11, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Friday, April 12, 2013 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Friday, April 12, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Sunday, May 5, 2013 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, October 11, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, October 11, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, October 11, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, October 11, 2013 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Friday, October 11, 2013 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, October 21, 2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, October 21, 2013 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 21, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, October 21, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, October 21, 2013 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, November 6, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2013 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, November 13, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, November 26, 2013 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, November 26, 2013 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 24, 2014 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, February 11, 2014 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Sunday, May 11, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Friday, June 20, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Friday, June 20, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, July 22, 2014 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, December 14, 2017 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Monday, February 11, 2019 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, November 8, 2019 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, February 10, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Friday, May 15, 2020 | REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED |
| Friday, May 15, 2020 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 12, 2020 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED |
| Saturday, December 26, 2020 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, January 15, 2021 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Thursday, January 21, 2021 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED |
| Thursday, January 21, 2021 | GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB |
| Saturday, March 20, 2021 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB |
| Saturday, February 11, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED |
| Thursday, August 8, 2024 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Sunday, February 9, 2025 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Sunday, October 19, 2025 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |