MDC SHARKS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 12, 2015, a trademark application was filed for MDC SHARKS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MDC SHARKS trademark a serial number of 86784910. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, November 5, 2025. This trademark is owned by The District Board of Trustees of Miami-Dade College. The MDC SHARKS trademark is filed in the Education & Entertainment Services category with the following description:

Education services, namely, providing sports training in the fields of college baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball; Entertainment in the nature of competitions in the field of collegiate athletics
mdc sharks

General Information


Serial Number86784910
Word MarkMDC SHARKS
Filing DateMonday, October 12, 2015
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, November 5, 2025
Registration Number4987467
Registration DateTuesday, June 28, 2016
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 12, 2016

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Pseudo MarkMIAMI DADE COLLEGE SHARKS
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a crescent shape with a shark extending from the center of the crescent. The shark is facing to the viewer's right. The words "MDC Sharks" are written to the right of and underneath the shark in bold lettering.
Goods and ServicesEducation services, namely, providing sports training in the fields of college baseball, basketball, softball, and volleyball; Entertainment in the nature of competitions in the field of collegiate athletics

Classification Information


International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, October 15, 2015
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, July 29, 2015
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, July 29, 2015

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe District Board of Trustees of Miami-Dade College
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressMiami, FL 33132

Party NameThe District Board of Trustees of Miami-Dade College
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressMiami, FL 33132

Party NameThe District Board of Trustees of Miami-Dade College
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressMiami, FL 33132

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, October 15, 2015NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, October 15, 2015NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, October 16, 2015NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 2, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 5, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, February 5, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, February 5, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, February 5, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, February 5, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 23, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 12, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 12, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, June 28, 2016REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 28, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 11, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 11, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Tuesday, January 11, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Saturday, June 28, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 16, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, November 3, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, November 5, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, November 5, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, November 5, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED