MIAMI FC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, January 21, 2016, a trademark application was filed for MIAMI FC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MIAMI FC trademark a serial number of 86882395. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Monday, March 18, 2024. This trademark is owned by The Miami Football Club, LLC. The MIAMI FC trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Organizing, conducting and staging professional soccer games and exhibitions; providing an informational and entertainment website featuring soccer-related content; online journals, namely, blogs featuring soccer-related content; soccer camps and clinics; fan clubs; entertainment services in the nature of fantasy soccer leagues

Sporting goods and equipment for soccer, namely, soccer balls, carriers for soccer balls, soccer goals, soccer ball goal nets, soccer ball knee pads, shin guards for soccer

Printed materials, namely, posters, bumper stickers, decals, souvenir soccer game programs, event admission tickets, paper banners, trading cards and media guides; coasters made of paper or cardboard

Shirts, T-shirts, jerseys, jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, warm-up suits, shorts, pants, footwear, headwear, socks, rainwear, athletic uniforms, gloves, wrist bands, soccer shoes

water bottles sold empty, mugs, cups, drinking glasses, coasters not of paper and other than table linen
miami fc

General Information


Serial Number86882395
Word MarkMIAMI FC
Filing DateThursday, January 21, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateMonday, March 18, 2024
Registration Number5341361
Registration DateTuesday, November 21, 2017
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 11, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesOrganizing, conducting and staging professional soccer games and exhibitions; providing an informational and entertainment website featuring soccer-related content; online journals, namely, blogs featuring soccer-related content; soccer camps and clinics; fan clubs; entertainment services in the nature of fantasy soccer leagues
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a dark blue shield outlined in orange having an inwardly orange curved line projecting from the upper middle left side of the shield and tapering to a point near the upper middle portion of the shield, and a second inwardly orange curving line tangentially projecting from the upper middle right side of the shield with a tapered first point above the tapered end of the left side curved line and a second tapered point near the lower right portion of the shield, with the word "MIAMI" in white located at the top portion of the shield and "FC" in white at the bottom portion of the shield, with a circular design outlined in dark blue in the middle portion of the shield, between the left and right side orange curved lines, resembling a white soccer ball with the shapes of North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean in dark blue and a light blue crescent superimposed on the soccer ball, said circular design being surrounded by another orange circular design of three equally spaced apart orange curved shapes having tapered ends extending outwardly.
Goods and ServicesSporting goods and equipment for soccer, namely, soccer balls, carriers for soccer balls, soccer goals, soccer ball goal nets, soccer ball knee pads, shin guards for soccer
Goods and ServicesPrinted materials, namely, posters, bumper stickers, decals, souvenir soccer game programs, event admission tickets, paper banners, trading cards and media guides; coasters made of paper or cardboard
Goods and ServicesShirts, T-shirts, jerseys, jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, warm-up suits, shorts, pants, footwear, headwear, socks, rainwear, athletic uniforms, gloves, wrist bands, soccer shoes
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) orange, dark blue, white, and light blue is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Serviceswater bottles sold empty, mugs, cups, drinking glasses, coasters not of paper and other than table linen
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"MIAMI FC" AND THE PICTORIAL REPRESENTATION OF NORTH AMERICA, CENTRAL AMERICA, SOUTH AMERICA, AND THE CARIBBEAN

Classification Information


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 DateWednesday, January 27, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 3, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 3, 2016

International Class021 - 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 Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 27, 2016
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 3, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 3, 2016

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 27, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 3, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 3, 2016

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 DateWednesday, January 27, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 3, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 3, 2016

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 27, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, March 3, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, March 3, 2016

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE MIAMI FOOTBALL CLUB, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMIAMI, FL 33131

Party NameTHE MIAMI FOOTBALL CLUB HOLDING CO., LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMIAMI, FL 33131

Party NameTHE MIAMI FOOTBALL CLUB HOLDING CO., LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMIAMI, FL 33131

Party NameTHE MIAMI FOOTBALL CLUB HOLDING CO., LLC
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMIAMI, FL 33131

Party NameThe Miami Football Club, LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressMiami, FL 33131

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Monday, March 18, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, March 18, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, March 18, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, September 21, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 21, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 14, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, November 21, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, October 14, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Friday, October 13, 2017ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Wednesday, September 20, 2017STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, September 5, 2017USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, September 20, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Tuesday, September 5, 2017TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 5, 2017NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, July 11, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 11, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 21, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Monday, June 5, 2017LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, May 25, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 23, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, May 22, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 22, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 1, 2017ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 31, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 31, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 31, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, January 25, 2017ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, January 25, 2017TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, November 17, 2016TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, November 16, 2016CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 16, 2016TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 6, 2016AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, May 19, 2016DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 18, 2016DATA MODIFICATION COMPLETED
Wednesday, May 18, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 18, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 18, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, May 18, 2016ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, May 5, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 28, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 27, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, January 25, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED