MLS NEXT Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, September 7, 2020, a trademark application was filed for MLS NEXT with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MLS NEXT trademark a serial number of 90163415. The federal status of this trademark filing is FOURTH EXTENSION - GRANTED as of Friday, May 17, 2024. This trademark is owned by MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER, L.L.C.. The MLS NEXT trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

Providing educational mentoring services in the field of youth soccer; sports entertainment services being soccer games and soccer tournaments; 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

Downloadable software for youth development soccer platform, with components for training, registration, and membership for soccer leagues; 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; downloadable computer and video game software and programs; recorded computer and video game software and programs; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, audio, video, games, Internet Web links in the field of soccer; downloadable video clips from soccer games; downloadable video game software

soccer balls; soccer goals; soccer ball bags; plush toys; foosball tables; game tables; games, namely, bag toss games, washer game in the nature of a target game, and a building game involving stackable pieces; fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier and protection for hand-held electronic video gaming devices and video game consoles

Posters; stickers; event programs; decals; sports trading cards; bumper stickers; printed paper signs; printed media guides relating to a soccer team; printed souvenir soccer programs; printed event admission tickets; photographic prints; printed magazines featuring information in the field of soccer; paper hang tags; pencils; notebooks; binders

Clothing, namely, athletic uniforms, soccer bibs, socks, t-shirts, fleece tops, jerseys, hats, caps being headwear, visors being headwear, beanies, shorts, pants, sweat suits, jackets, hooded sweatshirts, scarves, wristbands as clothing, baby bibs not made of paper; infantwear; infant and toddler clothing, namely, one-piece clothing, overalls, socks, and dresses; headwear; footwear; all of the foregoing sold or distributed as promotional clothing in connection with a soccer development program of the same name

Sports recruiting services for youth soccer players; providing a web site that provides soccer league management; administration of youth development soccer leagues

software as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for youth development soccer platform, with components for training, registration, and membership for soccer leagues; creating an on-line community for soccer players, colleges, and sports recruiters for the purpose of connecting players, teams and leagues, organizing games, developing players, and coordinating college recruitment and scouting

General Information


Serial Number90163415
Word MarkMLS NEXT
Filing DateMonday, September 7, 2020
Status733 - FOURTH EXTENSION - GRANTED
Status DateFriday, May 17, 2024
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 21, 2021

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding educational mentoring services in the field of youth soccer; sports entertainment services being soccer games and soccer tournaments; 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
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a crest with the words "MLS NEXT" where the X" is represented by a star with four points.
Goods and ServicesDownloadable software for youth development soccer platform, with components for training, registration, and membership for soccer leagues; 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; downloadable computer and video game software and programs; recorded computer and video game software and programs; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, audio, video, games, Internet Web links in the field of soccer; downloadable video clips from soccer games; downloadable video game software
Goods and Servicessoccer balls; soccer goals; soccer ball bags; plush toys; foosball tables; game tables; games, namely, bag toss games, washer game in the nature of a target game, and a building game involving stackable pieces; fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier and protection for hand-held electronic video gaming devices and video game consoles
Goods and ServicesPosters; stickers; event programs; decals; sports trading cards; bumper stickers; printed paper signs; printed media guides relating to a soccer team; printed souvenir soccer programs; printed event admission tickets; photographic prints; printed magazines featuring information in the field of soccer; paper hang tags; pencils; notebooks; binders
Pseudo MarkMAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER NEXT
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, athletic uniforms, soccer bibs, socks, t-shirts, fleece tops, jerseys, hats, caps being headwear, visors being headwear, beanies, shorts, pants, sweat suits, jackets, hooded sweatshirts, scarves, wristbands as clothing, baby bibs not made of paper; infantwear; infant and toddler clothing, namely, one-piece clothing, overalls, socks, and dresses; headwear; footwear; all of the foregoing sold or distributed as promotional clothing in connection with a soccer development program of the same name
Goods and ServicesSports recruiting services for youth soccer players; providing a web site that provides soccer league management; administration of youth development soccer leagues
Goods and Servicessoftware as a service (SAAS) services featuring software for youth development soccer platform, with components for training, registration, and membership for soccer leagues; creating an on-line community for soccer players, colleges, and sports recruiters for the purpose of connecting players, teams and leagues, organizing games, developing players, and coordinating college recruitment and scouting

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, October 13, 2020
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, October 13, 2020
Primary Code016
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, October 13, 2020
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, October 13, 2020
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, October 13, 2020
Primary Code035
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, October 13, 2020
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, October 13, 2020
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


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
Thursday, September 10, 2020NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, September 10, 2020TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 13, 2020NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, October 14, 2020NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 4, 2020ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, November 4, 2020PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED
Friday, January 8, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS 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, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 8, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, January 13, 2021ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, January 14, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 14, 2021NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 14, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, February 1, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, February 1, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, February 1, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 14, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 14, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, July 15, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Saturday, August 14, 2021EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Saturday, August 14, 2021EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, August 14, 2021NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Saturday, August 14, 2021EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, August 16, 2021APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 1, 2021NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 21, 2021PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, September 21, 2021OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Monday, October 18, 2021EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Thursday, March 17, 2022TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 23, 2022ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF
Thursday, March 24, 2022CHANGES/CORRECTIONS AFTER PUB APPROVAL ENTERED
Thursday, March 31, 2022EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED
Tuesday, May 17, 2022NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Wednesday, November 9, 2022SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 9, 2022SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, November 9, 2022SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, November 11, 2022NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 17, 2023SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 17, 2023SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, May 17, 2023SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, May 19, 2023NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, November 9, 2023SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, November 9, 2023SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Thursday, November 9, 2023SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Saturday, November 11, 2023NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Friday, May 17, 2024SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Friday, May 17, 2024SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Friday, May 17, 2024SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Saturday, May 18, 2024NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, November 18, 2024TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED