| Serial Number | 79133673 |
| Word Mark | MANCHESTER UNITED |
| Filing Date | Thursday, December 20, 2012 |
| Status | 706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Thursday, May 5, 2022 |
| Registration Number | 4503767 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, April 1, 2014 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, January 14, 2014 |
| 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; [ 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; soccer entertainment services in the nature of ] soccer games and soccer-related exhibitions and competitions; [ physical education; physical 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; provision of museum facilities; ] provision of information relating to soccer; fan club services; booking and ticketing 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 soccer-related web site featuring [ electronic media, ] * soccer related * multimedia content [ audio and video content, movies, pictures, photographs, graphics, images, text and related information provided via the Internet and other communications networks; film production; video production; production of sound recordings; production of DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs, and audio tapes featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; ] * non-downloadable soccer-related audio and video content, non-downloadable soccer-related movies, pictures, photographs, graphics, images, text and related information provided via the Internet; * production of television and radio [ programmes ] * 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 programmes, radio programmes, ] * provision of on-going television programs, radio programs, * non-downloadable films, audio and/or 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; information relating to sport and entertainment provided online from a computer database or the Internet ; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all of the aforesaid educational and entertainment services ] * providing information relating to sport and entertainment featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities provided online from a computer database or the Internet * |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a crest with the wording "MANCHESTER" located on the top of the crest and "UNITED" located at the bottom of the crest with an image of a ship on top of a devil located in the center of the crest and a soccer ball placed to the left and right of the crest, both inside of a circle. |
| Goods and Services | [ Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; radios; televisions; electrical and electronic apparatus, namely, receivers for use in the reception of satellite, terrestrial or cable broadcasts; CD players; CD-ROM players; DVD players; DVD recorders; MP3 players; MP3 readers; digital audio and/or video file recorders and/or 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, 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 for photographic apparatus and instruments; camera film; digital photo frames; anti-dazzle sunglasses, eyeglasses 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 peripherals; ] mouse mats; [ wrist rests for use with computers; computer mice; keyboard and computer screen covers; 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 [ and any other recording media; downloadable computer software for use in accessing sound recordings and video recordings featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities; blank electronic storage media; flash memory cards; customized storage boxes for electronic storage media, CDs, DVDs and disks; games for video game machines; home video game machines and amusement apparatus all for use with television receivers; telephones; mobile telephones; parts and accessories for mobile telephones; ] 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; magnetically encoded identity cards; PDAs (personal digital assistants); time recording apparatus; ] magnets [ ; parts and fittings for all of the aforesaid goods ] |
| Amendment to a Registration/Renewal Certificate | In the statement, line 52 ¿ 53 is deleted except entertainment. line 56 ¿ 57 is deleted except "Organization of sporting events, namely". line 58 ¿ 63 is deleted except "soccer games and soccer- related". line 64 ¿ 72 is deleted except "exhibitions and competitions, provision of information relating to soccer, fan club services". line 73 "coma (,), entertainment, cultural" is deleted, and "semi colon (;)" is inserted. line 74 "and educational events" is deleted. line 82 "electronic media, audio and" is deleted, and "soccer related" is inserted after featuring. line 83 ¿ 87 is deleted, and "non-downloadable soccer-related audio and video content, non-downloadable soccer-related movies, pictures, photographs, graphics, images, text and related information provided via the Internet" is inserted before production. line 88 "programmes" is deleted, and "programs" is inserted. line 89 is deleted except "television and radio," and "provision of on-going television programs, radio programs" is inserted after radio. line 96 ¿ 101 is deleted, and "providing information relating to sport and entertainment featuring soccer and soccer-related events and activities provided online from a computer database or the Internet" is inserted. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "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 | Saturday, August 3, 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 | Saturday, August 3, 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 | 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 |
| Thursday, March 28, 2024 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Saturday, April 1, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED |
| Thursday, January 5, 2023 | PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED |
| Thursday, May 5, 2022 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED |
| Thursday, May 5, 2022 | REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED |
| Thursday, May 5, 2022 | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED |
| Monday, February 28, 2022 | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 28, 2022 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Thursday, October 28, 2021 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC.71 |
| Monday, September 27, 2021 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, January 23, 2021 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |
| Friday, June 12, 2020 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Thursday, May 28, 2020 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC.71 |
| Thursday, April 30, 2020 | INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED |
| Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Monday, February 10, 2020 | TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 8, 2019 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, April 1, 2019 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 14, 2017 | CHANGE OF OWNER RECEIVED FROM IB |
| Friday, August 8, 2014 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, July 14, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Monday, July 14, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Tuesday, July 1, 2014 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, April 1, 2014 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, February 28, 2014 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, January 14, 2014 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 14, 2014 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Thursday, December 26, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, December 25, 2013 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, December 25, 2013 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, December 7, 2013 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Saturday, December 7, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, November 14, 2013 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, November 1, 2013 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, October 31, 2013 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, October 31, 2013 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Sunday, September 15, 2013 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, August 16, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, August 16, 2013 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Tuesday, August 13, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Monday, August 12, 2013 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, August 7, 2013 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Saturday, August 3, 2013 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, August 3, 2013 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, August 2, 2013 | LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, August 1, 2013 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A SUBSEQ DESIG FROM IB |