MLS USA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 23, 1998, a trademark application was filed for MLS USA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MLS USA trademark a serial number of 75557465. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, September 13, 2008. This trademark is owned by Major League Soccer, L.L.C.. The MLS USA trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

printed matter, namely, posters, stickers, trading cards, programs, and magazines about soccer

wearing apparel, namely, t-shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, sweatshirts, hats and sweaters

entertainment services, namely, organizing conducting and staging professional soccer games and exhibitions and production of radio and television programs in the nature of professional soccer games and exhibitions
mls usa

General Information


Serial Number75557465
Word MarkMLS USA
Filing DateWednesday, September 23, 1998
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, September 13, 2008
Registration Number2516097
Registration DateTuesday, December 11, 2001
Mark Drawing3S21 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 9, 1999

Trademark Statements


Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"USA"
Goods and Servicesprinted matter, namely, posters, stickers, trading cards, programs, and magazines about soccer
Goods and Serviceswearing apparel, namely, t-shirts, shorts, pants, jackets, sweatshirts, hats and sweaters
Goods and Servicesentertainment services, namely, organizing conducting and staging professional soccer games and exhibitions and production of radio and television programs in the nature of professional soccer games and exhibitions
Pseudo MarkMAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, September 13, 2008
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 1, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 1, 1998

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, September 13, 2008
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 1, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 1, 1998

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, September 13, 2008
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 1, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 1, 1998

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMajor League Soccer, L.L.C.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10017

Party NameMajor League Soccer, L.L.C.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10017

Party NameMajor League Soccer, L.L.C.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10017

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, September 13, 2008CANCELLED SEC. 8 (6-YR)
Friday, December 29, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, May 10, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 1, 2006TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 11, 2001REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, October 19, 2001OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999
Friday, August 31, 2001OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999
Thursday, March 30, 2000OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999
Monday, November 22, 1999EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 9, 1999PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, October 8, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, July 8, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, July 1, 1999EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, January 19, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED