MLS CUP Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 27, 2019, a trademark application was filed for MLS CUP with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MLS CUP trademark a serial number of 88633420. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, May 5, 2020. This trademark is owned by Major League Soccer, L.L.C.. The MLS CUP trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, soccer exhibitions rendered live in a stadium, and through the media of television and radio and via the internet; provision of entertainment in the nature of non-downloadable pre-recorded film clips from soccer games, presented via mobile communication devices; provision of information in the field of soccer via the internet and mobile devices

Fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for electronic devices, namely, MP3 players, mobile telephones, smart telephones, PC tablets, laptops, and wireless speakers; computer and video game software and programs, namely, downloadable video game software; magnets; sunglasses, pre-recorded DVDs in the field of soccer; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, audio, video, games, internet web links in the field of soccer; downloadable video clips from soccer games via mobile communication devices; computer keyboards; mouse pads; computer memory devices; blank USB flash drives

soccer ball bags; soccer balls; plush toys; puzzles; toy foam novelty items, namely, foam heads and fingers; foosball tables and molded plastic toy figurines; Christmas tree ornaments; game tables, tailgating games, namely, bag toss games, washer game in the nature of a target game, a building game involving stackable pieces, and game tables for tailgates

posters; decals; sports trading cards; stickers; bumper stickers; printed paper signs; printed media guides relating to a professional soccer team; souvenir soccer programs; yearbooks in the field of soccer; printed event admission tickets; calendars; paper place mats for beer glasses; photographic prints; magazines featuring information in the field of soccer; paper hang tags; notebooks

t-shirts; fleece tops; jerseys; hats; caps being headwear; visors being headwear; beanies; shorts; pants, sweat suits; jackets; hooded sweatshirts; scarves, socks, headbands, wristbands as clothing, ponchos, infant and toddler clothing, namely, one-piece clothing, overalls, socks, and dresses; sleepwear, loungewear, slippers
mls cup

General Information


Serial Number88633420
Word MarkMLS CUP
Filing DateFriday, September 27, 2019
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, May 5, 2020
Registration Number6046381
Registration DateTuesday, May 5, 2020
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, February 18, 2020

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, soccer exhibitions rendered live in a stadium, and through the media of television and radio and via the internet; provision of entertainment in the nature of non-downloadable pre-recorded film clips from soccer games, presented via mobile communication devices; provision of information in the field of soccer via the internet and mobile devices
Goods and ServicesFitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for electronic devices, namely, MP3 players, mobile telephones, smart telephones, PC tablets, laptops, and wireless speakers; computer and video game software and programs, namely, downloadable video game software; magnets; sunglasses, pre-recorded DVDs in the field of soccer; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, audio, video, games, internet web links in the field of soccer; downloadable video clips from soccer games via mobile communication devices; computer keyboards; mouse pads; computer memory devices; blank USB flash drives
Goods and Servicessoccer ball bags; soccer balls; plush toys; puzzles; toy foam novelty items, namely, foam heads and fingers; foosball tables and molded plastic toy figurines; Christmas tree ornaments; game tables, tailgating games, namely, bag toss games, washer game in the nature of a target game, a building game involving stackable pieces, and game tables for tailgates
Goods and Servicesposters; decals; sports trading cards; stickers; bumper stickers; printed paper signs; printed media guides relating to a professional soccer team; souvenir soccer programs; yearbooks in the field of soccer; printed event admission tickets; calendars; paper place mats for beer glasses; photographic prints; magazines featuring information in the field of soccer; paper hang tags; notebooks
Pseudo MarkMAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CUP
Goods and Servicest-shirts; fleece tops; jerseys; hats; caps being headwear; visors being headwear; beanies; shorts; pants, sweat suits; jackets; hooded sweatshirts; scarves, socks, headbands, wristbands as clothing, ponchos, infant and toddler clothing, namely, one-piece clothing, overalls, socks, and dresses; sleepwear, loungewear, slippers
NOT AVAILABLE"CUP"

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 DateWednesday, October 2, 2019
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 20, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 20, 1996

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, October 2, 2019
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 20, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 20, 1996

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 2, 2019
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 20, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 20, 1996

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, October 2, 2019
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 20, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 20, 1996

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 2, 2019
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 20, 1996
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 20, 1996

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMajor League Soccer, L.L.C.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10018

Party NameMajor League Soccer, L.L.C.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10018

Party NameMajor League Soccer, L.L.C.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10018

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, October 1, 2019NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, October 2, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Friday, December 20, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 23, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, December 23, 2019EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 23, 2019NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, December 23, 2019EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, January 6, 2020APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, January 13, 2020ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, January 29, 2020NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 18, 2020PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, February 18, 2020OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 5, 2020REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, January 8, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 8, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, January 8, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 8, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, January 8, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Monday, May 5, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED