MLB PLAYERS CHOICE Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 3, 1996, a trademark application was filed for MLB PLAYERS CHOICE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MLB PLAYERS CHOICE trademark a serial number of 75981305. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, March 30, 2023. This trademark is owned by MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION. The MLB PLAYERS CHOICE trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Baseballs, video game cartridges, computer game programs, [ board games, ] actions figures, dolls, stuffed toys [, and hand held unit for playing video games ]

Trading cards, stickers, posters, decals, [ post cards, ] calendars, mounted and unmounted photos, [ book covers, ] paper pennants [, stationery-type portfolios, magazines in the field of sports and sports trading cards ]

T-shirts, sweatshirts, [ shorts, ] jerseys, caps, hats and sport shirts
mlb players choice

General Information


Serial Number75981305
Word MarkMLB PLAYERS CHOICE
Filing DateWednesday, July 3, 1996
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, March 30, 2023
Registration Number2553756
Registration DateTuesday, March 26, 2002
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 8, 2000

Trademark Statements


Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, after line 5, FOR: TRADING CARDS, STICKERS, POSTERS, DECALS, POST CARDS. CALENDARS, MOUNTED AND UNMOUNTED PHOTOS, BOOK COVERS, PAPER PENNANTS, STATIONERY-TYPE PORTFOLIOS, MAGAZINES IN THE FIELD OF SPORTS AND SPORTS TRADING CARDS, IN CLASS 16 FIRST USE 12-0-1996; IN COMMERCE 12-0-1996. should be inserted. In the statement, Column 2, before line 1, FOR: BASEBALLS, VIDEO GAME CARTRIDGES, COMPUTER GAME PROGRAMS, BOARD GAMES, ACTION FIGURES, DOLLS, STUFFED TOYS, AND HAND HELD UNIT FOR PLAYING VIDEO GAMES, IN CLASS 28 FIRST USE 9-9-1996; IN COMMERCE 9-9-1996. should be inserted.
Goods and ServicesBaseballs, video game cartridges, computer game programs, [ board games, ] actions figures, dolls, stuffed toys [, and hand held unit for playing video games ]
Goods and ServicesTrading cards, stickers, posters, decals, [ post cards, ] calendars, mounted and unmounted photos, [ book covers, ] paper pennants [, stationery-type portfolios, magazines in the field of sports and sports trading cards ]
Pseudo MarkMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS CHOICE
Goods and ServicesT-shirts, sweatshirts, [ shorts, ] jerseys, caps, hats and sport shirts
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"MLB"

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 DateFriday, January 17, 2003
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 1996

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, August 15, 1996
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, February 14, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, February 14, 1997

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 DateFriday, January 17, 2003
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, September 9, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, September 9, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressNew York, NY 10017

Party NameMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressNew York, NY 10017

Party NameMAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressNew York, NY 10017

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, March 30, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, March 30, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 30, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, March 30, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, March 27, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, March 25, 2023PETITION TO DIRECTOR - DISMISSED
Wednesday, March 8, 2023ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Monday, September 26, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, September 26, 2022TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED
Friday, March 26, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 27, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, December 27, 2016NOTICE OF SUIT
Sunday, October 30, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Sunday, October 30, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, October 11, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, October 11, 2012REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, October 11, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, October 11, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, September 26, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 18, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, September 18, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 24, 2009TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, November 22, 2008NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Tuesday, April 8, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, March 20, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 13, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 17, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, August 18, 2003TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 17, 2003CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Friday, October 11, 2002SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Friday, October 11, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 26, 2002REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 14, 2002ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, November 19, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, November 1, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, October 31, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 17, 2001STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, July 31, 2001USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, August 27, 2001DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, July 31, 2001DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 20, 2001NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, September 5, 2000EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 8, 2000PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, July 7, 2000NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, May 5, 2000APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, December 3, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, November 15, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 10, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, July 11, 1997LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Friday, June 20, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 24, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, December 10, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER