| Serial Number | 79212600 |
| Word Mark | MELBOURNE CITY FOOTBALL CLUB |
| Filing Date | Thursday, August 4, 2016 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 10, 2019 |
| Registration Number | 5853710 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, September 10, 2019 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 25, 2019 |
| Goods and Services | Organizing community sporting and cultural events; Education services, namely, conducting classes, seminars, conferences, and workshops in the field of soccer; Sporting services, namely, providing sports facilities; Organization of sporting events, namely, soccer competitions; Provision of training in the field of soccer; Provision of recreational, sporting and cultural activities, namely, providing recreational camps and football camps; Provision of facilities, namely, sports and recreation facilities; Instruction and educational services, namely, providing classes and instruction in the field of sports; Football academy services, namely, providing training services in the field of football; Football coaching; Football schools; Arranging and conducting educational conferences and training in the field of football; Arranging, conducting and provision of football instructional courses; Entertainment in the nature of football games; Physical education; Physical fitness training services; Physiotherapy training; Providing educational courses and training in the field of sports medicine; Sports and holiday camp services in the nature of entertainment; Rental of sporting equipment excluding vehicles; Practical training and educational demonstrations in the field of football; Arranging, organizing and conducting educational conferences, conventions, seminars, events and exhibitions in the field of sports; Arranging, organizing and conducting football games, sports contests and sports competitions; Hospitality services, namely, special event planning for social entertainment services; Lotteries; Gaming services, namely, betting services; Arranging, organizing and conducting of award ceremonies to recognize achievement in the field of sports; Provision of museum facilities; Provision of stadium facilities for sports and recreational events; Rental of stadium facilities; Sports club services, namely, football clubs for entertainment purposes; Health club services, namely, providing instruction and equipment in the field of physical exercise; Provision of health club, fitness club and gymnasium facilities for recreation and physical exercise; Provision of sports information; Provision of information relating to football; Sporting information services, namely, providing a website featuring scouting information on athletes in the field of sports for entertainment purposes; Fan club services in the nature of entertainment; Booking and ticketing services for sports, entertainment, cultural and educational events; Provision of information in the field of entertainment, sports training, recreation, and sports via the Internet and other global communications computer networks; Provision of cinematographic services and video entertainment in the nature of a continuing program in the field of sports accessed by video; Entertainment and educational services, namely, conducting educational programs in the field of sports accessible via the Internet and other global communications computer networks, and distribution of educational instructional materials in the nature of electronic media, multimedia content, audio and video content, movies, pictures, photographs, graphics, images, and text in connection therewith; Film production; Production of music video recordings, musical sound recordings, DVDs featuring sporting events, CDs featuring music, CD-ROMs featuring music videos, video tapes featuring sporting events, and audio tapes featuring music; Production and distribution of television and radio programs; Production of sporting events for television and radio; Publication of magazines, books, texts and printed matter; Publishing by electronic means, namely, online electronic publishing of books and periodicals; Providing online non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of journals in the field of sports; Provision of non-downloadable ongoing television and radio programs in the field of sports; Provision of non-downloadable films via video-on-demand transmission services; Provision of a website featuring non-downloadable audio recordings in the field of sports; Provision of a web site featuring non-downloadable instructional videos in the field of sports; Provision of non-downloadable on-line computer games; Publication of news online; Information relating to sports and entertainment provided online from a computer database or the Internet; Information, advice and consultancy services in relation to all of the aforesaid; All of the foregoing services being associated with football (soccer) |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of two outer concentric circles and two inner concentric circles with the wording "MELBOURNE CITY" on top and "FOOTBALL CLUB" on the bottom of one of the outer concentric circles, and shapes resembling a polygon with curved sides appearing between the wording on each side of the circle. A cross is in the inner circle creating four quadrants with a ram, a cow, a whale, and a ship each appearing in one of the quadrants. A crown is in the middle of the cross with the wording "MC" and "FC" on either side. |
| Goods and Services | Apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; blank magnetic data carriers, blank computer recording discs; calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; portable computers; computer hardware and parts and fittings therefor; computer peripherals; computer mouse mats and pads; computer mice; keyboard and computer screen covers; telephones; mobile phones; personal electronic devices, namely, laptop computers, notebook computers, tablet computers and PDAs; covers and cases for mobile phones, laptop computers, notebook computers, tablet computers and PDAs; holders adapted for mobile phones; straps for mobile phones; covers and cases adapted for MP3 players; headphones; earphones; mobile phone headsets and hands-free kits; batteries; battery chargers; music audio recordings; downloadable video recordings, namely, programs and films in the field of sports; pre-recorded DVDs, CDs and digital video disks featuring motion picture films in the field of sports; pre-recorded DVDs, CDs and digital video disks featuring television and radio programmes in the field of sports; pre-recorded DVDs, CDs and digital video disks featuring animated cartoons; photographic transparencies and exposed photographic and cinematographic films prepared for exhibition purposes; pre-recorded CDs in the field of sports; pre-recorded DVDs in the field of sports; pre-recorded CD-ROMs in the field of sports; pre-recorded digital video discs in the field of sports; pre-recorded audio cassettes in the field of sports; pre-recorded video cassettes in the field of sports; pre-recorded records in the field of sports; downloadable and streamable audio and video recordings in the field of sports; downloadable and streamable ringtones, music, sound recordings, MP3s, graphics, video games and video images in the field of sports; screen savers software for computers; computer games programs; downloadable electronic publications, namely, newsletters and magazines in the field of sports; downloadable and streamable podcasts in the field of entertainment and sport; radios; televisions; electrical and electronic apparatus for use in the reception of satellite, terrestrial and cable broadcasts; video recorders; tape recorders; cassette players; record players; jukeboxes; CD players; CD-ROM players; DVD players; DVD recorders; digital audio players; MP3 players; MP3 readers; blank magnetic tapes for recording and reproducing sound and video; electronic storage media; memory cards; games software for video game machines; cameras; video cameras; cases for photographic apparatus and instruments; digital photo frames; anti-dazzle shades and glasses in the nature of anti-glare glasses; visors for protective helmets; binoculars; magnifying glasses; sports goggles; eye glasses, spectacles and sunglasses and cases, chains, straps, cords and frames therefor; contact lenses and containers therefor; optical goods, namely, protective face masks for use in sports; hologram apparatus; magnetic and directional compasses; barometers; bells, namely, electronic door bells; encoded electronic, magnetic, and optical identity cards; magnetically encoded credit cards, charge cards, and debit cards; blank smart cards; telephone cards, namely, magnetically encoded pre-paid telephone calling cards; magnets; electric signs; illuminated signs; neon signs; cash registers; vehicle breakdown warning triangles and lights; All of the foregoing goods being associated with football (soccer) |
| Goods and Services | Leather and imitations of leather; Trunks and travelling bags; Cases made of leather and imitation leather; Suitcases; Articles of luggage; Garment bags for travel; Briefcases; Sports bags; Athletic bags; Gym bags; Boot and shoe bags; Backpacks; Holdalls; Rucksacks; Duffel bags; Beach bags; School bags and satchels; Handbags; Shoulder bags; Tote bags; Mesh and canvass shopping bags; Toiletry bags sold empty; Wallets; Purses; Coin purses; Business card holders in the nature of card cases; Credit card cases and holders; Identification card holders in the nature of card cases; Key cases; Shoulder straps of leather; Umbrellas; Parasols; Walking sticks; Umbrella covers; Collars, covers, leads and leashes for animals; All of the foregoing goods being associated with football (soccer) |
| Goods and Services | Toys; Gymnastic apparatus; Decorations for Christmas trees; Balls for games and sports; Play balls; Footballs; Goal posts for soccer; Miniature footballs; Miniature replica football kits, namely, miniature toy football replica model kits; Sponge hands in the nature of novelties; Baby rattles; Gloves for games, namely, softball, baseball, football, and soccer; Shin guards, knee guards and elbow guards for athletic use; Bags adapted for carrying sporting equipment; Corner flags; Golf balls; Golf tees; Golf ball markers; Golf bags; Golf club covers; Golf gloves; Dart boards; Darts; Snooker cues being snooker cue racks and snooker cue sticks; Snooker tables; Pool tables; Skis; Surf boards; Skateboards; Snowboards; Bob-sleighs; Sledges for use in down-hill amusement rides; Playground slides; Roller skates; In-line skates; Rackets; Exercise apparatus, namely, body-training apparatus and treadmills; Tables for indoor football; Fishing tackle; Dice; Dominoes; Marbles; Dolls; Action figure toys; Soft toys, namely, plush toys and stuffed toys; Teddy bears; Puppets; Bathtub toys; Inflatable toys; Ride-on toys; Toy vehicles; Flying discs; Hand-held units for playing electronic games; Board games; Card games; Playing cards; Jigsaw puzzles; Christmas crackers; Confetti; Balloons; Party favor novelty hats; Magic tricks; Costume masks; Kites; Skittles; Home video game machines and amusement apparatus all for use with television receivers only; All of the foregoing goods being associated with football (soccer); Video game controllers in the nature of video game interactive control units and gaming mice |
| Goods and Services | Paper; Cardboard; Books about soccer; Magazines in the field of soccer; Match programs for sporting events; Newspapers; Pamphlets in the field of soccer; Printed matter, namely, brochures and posters in the field of soccer; Entry tickets; Photographs; Photo albums; Posters; Calendars; Stickers; Stationery; Plastic materials for packaging, namely, plastic film roll stock; Paper sacks and bags for wrapping and packaging; Event programs; Journals in the field of soccer; Diaries, Writing instruments; Score cards; Printed Instructional and teaching material, except apparatus, in the field of soccer; Instruction manuals in the field of soccer; Trading cards; Paper coasters; Paper bags for packaging food; Adhesive printed labels; All of the foregoing goods being associated with football (soccer) |
| Goods and Services | Sports clothing, namely, sports pants, shorts and jerseys; Football shirts; Football shorts; Football socks; Replica kits comprised of shirts, shorts, and socks; Replica shirts; Replica shorts; Replica socks; Tracksuits; Training pants; Rainwear; Waterproof clothing, namely, waterproof footwear, jackets, pants, shorts and shirts; Sweatshirts; Sweatpants; Jackets; Coats; Fleece tops; Shirts; T-shirts; Polo shirts; Vests; Singlets; Blouses; Jerseys; Jumpers; Pullovers; Sweaters; Hooded tops, namely, hooded sweatshirts and pullovers; Cardigans; Waistcoats; Suits; Trousers; Jeans; Pants; Shorts; Leggings; Skirts; Ties as clothing; Cravats; Underwear; Boxer shorts; Briefs; Thongs, namely, thong footwear and thong underwear; Lingerie; Sleepwear; Nightwear; Pajamas; Night shirts; Dressing gowns; Bathrobes; Beach clothes, namely, beach cover-ups and footwear; Swimwear; Swimsuits; Bathing trunks; Bathing caps; Socks; Gloves; Mittens; Scarves; Ear muffs; Wristbands being clothing; Belts; Braces being suspenders; Aprons; Ready-made clothes linings being parts of clothing; Shoes; Boots; Sandals; Stockings, Footwear; Slippers; Sports shoes; Training shoes; Football boots and shoes; Studs for football boots; Hats; Caps and visors being headwear; Bucket hats; Beanies; Headbands; Articles of clothing and headgear for babies and children, namely, bodysuits, shirts, pants, shorts, hats and caps; Footwear for babies and children; Bodysuits; Romper suits; Sleepsuits; Cloth bibs; All of the foregoing goods being associated with football (soccer); Costumes being children's dress up playthings |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "MELBOURNE CITY FOOTBALL CLUB" AND "FC" |
| 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 | Friday, July 21, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 21, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 018 - 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 Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 21, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 21, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, July 21, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| 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 | Friday, July 21, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | City Football Group Limited |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | City Football Group Limited |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Party Name | City Football Group Limited |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | GB |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Friday, July 21, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, August 3, 2017 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Thursday, July 20, 2017 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, July 21, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, July 25, 2017 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, July 28, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Saturday, July 29, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, August 3, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Friday, August 18, 2017 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, February 6, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, February 5, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 5, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 5, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Thursday, March 1, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 5, 2018 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Wednesday, September 5, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 5, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, December 26, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, December 26, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, September 5, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, October 12, 2018 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Friday, October 12, 2018 | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED |
| Thursday, January 24, 2019 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Friday, February 1, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB |
| Friday, March 1, 2019 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Thursday, March 7, 2019 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 10, 2019 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2019 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, May 20, 2019 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, May 7, 2019 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2019 | NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2019 | NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2019 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 12, 2019 | NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2019 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, December 10, 2019 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB |
| Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED |
| Tuesday, June 25, 2019 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, January 8, 2020 | FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB |
| Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Friday, January 24, 2020 | FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB |
| Sunday, June 19, 2022 | NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED |