MEMPHIS EXPRESS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, March 23, 2001, a trademark application was filed for MEMPHIS EXPRESS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MEMPHIS EXPRESS trademark a serial number of 76229581. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE as of Wednesday, October 27, 2004. This trademark is owned by Hoops L.P.. The MEMPHIS EXPRESS trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Communication Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Audio, video, computer, and laser discs, pre-recorded audio and video cassettes, pre-recorded audio and video tapes, pre-recorded compact discs, computer disks, all featuring entertainment in the nature of basketball games, music, and basketball-related events; computer accessories, namely, mouse pads, mice, disk cases, computer carrying cases, keyboard wrist pads, all related to basketball; computer programs featuring information, statistics, and/or trivia about basketball; computer software featuring basketball, namely, screen savers; video game software; video game cartridges and video game machines for use with televisions; radios and telephones; binoculars; sunglasses and eyeglass cases; magnets

Printed publications on the subject of basketball, namely, basketball trading cards, dance team trading cards, mascot trading cards, entertainment trading cards, stickers, decals, card board trading disks, basketball stamps, post cards, paper place mats, paper napkins, paper towels, paper hats, note cards, greeting cards, stationery folders, wire-bound notebooks, portfolio notebooks, memo pads, posters, calendars, bumper stickers, book covers, wrapping paper, paper gift boxes, stationery, stationery-typed portfolios; ball point pens; pencils; 3-ring binders; unmounted and mounted photographs; children's activity books; statistical books in the field of basketball; guide books and reference books regarding basketball; magazines and books in the field of basketball; souvenir basketball game programs; paper pennants; statistical sheets for basketball topics; newsletters and pamphlets in the field of basketball

Athletic bags, shoe bags for travel, overnight bags, umbrellas, backpacks, baby backpacks, duffel bags, tote bags, luggage, luggage tags, patio umbrellas, valises, attache cases, billfolds, wallets, briefcases, canes, business card cases, book bags, all-purpose sport bags, golf umbrellas, gym bags, purses, fanny packs, waist packs, cosmetic cases sold empty, garment bags for travel, handbags, key cases, knapsacks, suitcases, toiletry cases sold empty, trunks for traveling

Men's, women's, and children's clothing and footwear, namely, hosiery, sneakers, coach's caps, painter's caps, baseball caps, long and short-sleeve T-shirts, sweat shirts, sweat pants, jeans, knickers, pants, tank tops, jerseys, shorts, pajamas, sport shirts, rugby shirts, sweaters, belts, ties, nightshirts, hats, warm-up suits, robes, raincoats, ponchos, jackets, parkas, coats, snow suits, down jackets, leather jackets, cloth bibs, head bands, wrist bands, aprons, boxer shorts, underwear, slacks, caps, ear muffs, gloves, mittens, scarves, wool hats, visors, knit face masks, golf shirts, dress shirts, and bathing suits

Sporting articles, namely, basketballs, golf balls, playground balls, sports balls, rubber action balls, foam action balls, basketball nets, basketball backboards, pumps for inflating basketballs and needle therefor, golf clubs, golf club covers, golf bags, bowling balls, bowling bags, footballs; games and playthings, namely, action games in the nature of computerized basketball table-top games, action games in the nature of table-top basketball games, basketball board games, electronic video arcade game machines, toy banks, hand held unit for playing electronic games, hand held unit for playing video games, balloons, windsocks, kites, toy trucks, basketball kit comprised of a basketball net and whistle, dolls, play figures, stuffed toys, jigsaw puzzles; decorations for Christmas trees

Retail store services featuring sports-related products

Radio and television broadcasting services featuring basketball games and basketball exhibitions; providing on-line chat rooms and bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning sports and basketball; the electronic transmission of multimedia programming in the fields of sports and basketball, namely broadcasting services and webcasting services

Entertainment services in the nature of basketball games and basketball exhibitions rendered live and in stadiums and through the media of radio and television broadcasts; entertainment services in the nature of continuing radio and television shows featuring basketball games and exhibitions; entertainment services in the nature of live mascot and dance team performances; conducting and arranging basketball clinics; providing information in the field of sports and basketball

Computer services, namely, providing online magazines in the field of sports and basketball
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General Information


Serial Number76229581
Word MarkMEMPHIS EXPRESS
Filing DateFriday, March 23, 2001
Status602 - ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Status DateWednesday, October 27, 2004
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"MEMPHIS"
Goods and ServicesAudio, video, computer, and laser discs, pre-recorded audio and video cassettes, pre-recorded audio and video tapes, pre-recorded compact discs, computer disks, all featuring entertainment in the nature of basketball games, music, and basketball-related events; computer accessories, namely, mouse pads, mice, disk cases, computer carrying cases, keyboard wrist pads, all related to basketball; computer programs featuring information, statistics, and/or trivia about basketball; computer software featuring basketball, namely, screen savers; video game software; video game cartridges and video game machines for use with televisions; radios and telephones; binoculars; sunglasses and eyeglass cases; magnets
Goods and ServicesPrinted publications on the subject of basketball, namely, basketball trading cards, dance team trading cards, mascot trading cards, entertainment trading cards, stickers, decals, card board trading disks, basketball stamps, post cards, paper place mats, paper napkins, paper towels, paper hats, note cards, greeting cards, stationery folders, wire-bound notebooks, portfolio notebooks, memo pads, posters, calendars, bumper stickers, book covers, wrapping paper, paper gift boxes, stationery, stationery-typed portfolios; ball point pens; pencils; 3-ring binders; unmounted and mounted photographs; children's activity books; statistical books in the field of basketball; guide books and reference books regarding basketball; magazines and books in the field of basketball; souvenir basketball game programs; paper pennants; statistical sheets for basketball topics; newsletters and pamphlets in the field of basketball
Goods and ServicesAthletic bags, shoe bags for travel, overnight bags, umbrellas, backpacks, baby backpacks, duffel bags, tote bags, luggage, luggage tags, patio umbrellas, valises, attache cases, billfolds, wallets, briefcases, canes, business card cases, book bags, all-purpose sport bags, golf umbrellas, gym bags, purses, fanny packs, waist packs, cosmetic cases sold empty, garment bags for travel, handbags, key cases, knapsacks, suitcases, toiletry cases sold empty, trunks for traveling
Goods and ServicesMen's, women's, and children's clothing and footwear, namely, hosiery, sneakers, coach's caps, painter's caps, baseball caps, long and short-sleeve T-shirts, sweat shirts, sweat pants, jeans, knickers, pants, tank tops, jerseys, shorts, pajamas, sport shirts, rugby shirts, sweaters, belts, ties, nightshirts, hats, warm-up suits, robes, raincoats, ponchos, jackets, parkas, coats, snow suits, down jackets, leather jackets, cloth bibs, head bands, wrist bands, aprons, boxer shorts, underwear, slacks, caps, ear muffs, gloves, mittens, scarves, wool hats, visors, knit face masks, golf shirts, dress shirts, and bathing suits
Goods and ServicesSporting articles, namely, basketballs, golf balls, playground balls, sports balls, rubber action balls, foam action balls, basketball nets, basketball backboards, pumps for inflating basketballs and needle therefor, golf clubs, golf club covers, golf bags, bowling balls, bowling bags, footballs; games and playthings, namely, action games in the nature of computerized basketball table-top games, action games in the nature of table-top basketball games, basketball board games, electronic video arcade game machines, toy banks, hand held unit for playing electronic games, hand held unit for playing video games, balloons, windsocks, kites, toy trucks, basketball kit comprised of a basketball net and whistle, dolls, play figures, stuffed toys, jigsaw puzzles; decorations for Christmas trees
Goods and ServicesRetail store services featuring sports-related products
Goods and ServicesRadio and television broadcasting services featuring basketball games and basketball exhibitions; providing on-line chat rooms and bulletin boards for transmission of messages among computer users concerning sports and basketball; the electronic transmission of multimedia programming in the fields of sports and basketball, namely broadcasting services and webcasting services
Goods and ServicesEntertainment services in the nature of basketball games and basketball exhibitions rendered live and in stadiums and through the media of radio and television broadcasts; entertainment services in the nature of continuing radio and television shows featuring basketball games and exhibitions; entertainment services in the nature of live mascot and dance team performances; conducting and arranging basketball clinics; providing information in the field of sports and basketball
Goods and ServicesComputer services, namely, providing online magazines in the field of sports and basketball

Classification Information


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 DateTuesday, April 3, 2001
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateTuesday, April 3, 2001
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateTuesday, April 3, 2001
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 3, 2001
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateTuesday, April 3, 2001
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 17, 2002
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 17, 2002
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, April 3, 2001
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 17, 2002
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameHoops L.P.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type13 - Limited Partnership
AddressChicago, IL 60602

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, October 27, 2004ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Wednesday, October 27, 2004ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Tuesday, March 30, 2004FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, June 24, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, October 16, 2002LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, April 12, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 11, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, September 6, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, September 3, 2002PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Friday, April 12, 2002PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED
Friday, April 12, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 12, 2002ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Monday, June 11, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, June 5, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER