METS Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Thursday, January 10, 1974, a trademark application was filed for METS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the METS trademark a serial number of 73010580. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, March 9, 2016. This trademark is owned by METROPOLITAN BASEBALL CLUB, INC.. The METS trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Staple Food Products, and Smoker's Products categories with the following description:
TIE FASTENERS, TIE CLASPS, MONEY CLIPS, PENDANTS, CHARM BRACELETS, LAPEL PINS, EARRINGS, RINGS, AND COSTUME JEWELRY PINS
BASEBALL TRADING CARDS, DECALS, POSTERS, AND LABELS
TOTE BAGS
CUSHIONS [ , DISPLAY BOARDS WITH MAGNETIC TEAM BADGES FOR ATTACHMENT THERETO, FOR MAINTAINING DAY TO DAY STANDINGS OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAMS ] AND WASTEBASKETS FOR DOMESTIC USE
DRINKING CUPS MADE OF PLASTIC [ , AND PAPER CUPS ]
TOWELS AND CLOTH PENNANTS
T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, PAJAMAS, [ SOCKS, ] PONCHOS, JACKETS, PANTS [ , BELTS ] AND ROBES
CLOTH, IRON-ON, SEW-ON AND PRESSURE-SENSITIVE PATCHES AND BELT BUCKLES
BASEBALL GLOVES
[ GUM ]
CIGARETTE LIGHTERS
General Information
| Serial Number | 73010580 |
| Word Mark | METS |
| Filing Date | Thursday, January 10, 1974 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, March 9, 2016 |
| Registration Number | 1030014 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, January 13, 1976 |
| Mark Drawing | 3S15 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Statements
| Disclaimer | APPLICANT DISCLAIMS THE REPRESENTATION OF A BASEBALL APART FROM THE MARK AS SHOWN. BY SUCH DISCLAIMER, APPLICANT DOES NOT WAIVE ANY COMMON LAW OR OTHER RIGHTS WHICH IT MIGHT HAVE IN THE DISCLAIMED PORTIONS OF THE MARK. |
| Goods and Services | TIE FASTENERS, TIE CLASPS, MONEY CLIPS, PENDANTS, CHARM BRACELETS, LAPEL PINS, EARRINGS, RINGS, AND COSTUME JEWELRY PINS |
| Goods and Services | BASEBALL TRADING CARDS, DECALS, POSTERS, AND LABELS |
| Goods and Services | TOTE BAGS |
| Goods and Services | CUSHIONS [ , DISPLAY BOARDS WITH MAGNETIC TEAM BADGES FOR ATTACHMENT THERETO, FOR MAINTAINING DAY TO DAY STANDINGS OF MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAMS ] AND WASTEBASKETS FOR DOMESTIC USE |
| Goods and Services | DRINKING CUPS MADE OF PLASTIC [ , AND PAPER CUPS ] |
| Goods and Services | TOWELS AND CLOTH PENNANTS |
| Goods and Services | T-SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, PAJAMAS, [ SOCKS, ] PONCHOS, JACKETS, PANTS [ , BELTS ] AND ROBES |
| Goods and Services | CLOTH, IRON-ON, SEW-ON AND PRESSURE-SENSITIVE PATCHES AND BELT BUCKLES |
| Goods and Services | BASEBALL GLOVES |
| Goods and Services | [ GUM ] |
| Goods and Services | CIGARETTE LIGHTERS |
Classification Information
| International Class | 014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. |
| US Class Codes | 028 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 1, 1983 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, May 31, 1971 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, May 31, 1971 |
| 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 | 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 1, 1983 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, November 30, 1971 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, November 30, 1971 |
| 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 | 003 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 1, 1983 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, January 31, 1972 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, January 31, 1972 |
| International Class | 020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 1, 1983 |
| Primary Code | 020 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, November 30, 1971 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, November 30, 1971 |
| International Class | 021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 1, 1983 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, November 30, 1971 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, November 30, 1971 |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 1, 1983 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, November 30, 1971 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, November 30, 1971 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 1, 1983 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, November 30, 1968 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, November 30, 1968 |
| International Class | 026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers. |
| US Class Codes | 037, 039, 040, 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 1, 1983 |
| Primary Code | 026 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, November 30, 1968 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, November 30, 1968 |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 1, 1983 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, November 30, 1969 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, November 30, 1969 |
| International Class | 030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice. |
| US Class Codes | 046 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, March 9, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 030 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, February 28, 1971 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, February 28, 1971 |
| International Class | 034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches. |
| US Class Codes | 008 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 1, 1983 |
| Primary Code | 034 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, November 30, 1970 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, November 30, 1970 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | STERLING METS, L.P. |
| Party Type | 42 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 13 - Limited Partnership |
| Address | FLUSHING, NY 11368 |
| Party Name | STERLING DOUBLEDAY ENTERPRISES, L.P. |
| Party Type | 41 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 13 - Limited Partnership |
| Address | FLUSHING, NY 11368 |
| Party Name | METROPOLITAN BASEBALL CLUB, INC. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | FLUSHING, NY 11368 |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, December 23, 2020 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Friday, April 1, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, March 9, 2016 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, December 31, 2015 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, April 2, 2014 | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY |
| Tuesday, December 23, 2008 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Wednesday, October 24, 2007 | CASE FILE IN TICRS |
| Thursday, March 2, 2006 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Thursday, March 2, 2006 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, March 1, 2006 | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 27, 1996 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Tuesday, January 16, 1996 | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 |
| Monday, August 23, 1982 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
