MLSPA Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, June 27, 2018, a trademark application was filed for MLSPA with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MLSPA trademark a serial number of 88016896. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, March 7, 2023. This trademark is owned by MLS Players Association. The MLSPA trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Providing classes, seminars, workshops, and training in the field of soccer; providing on-line newsletters in the field of soccer; entertainment in the nature of soccer matches, tournaments, and events; mathematical sports rating services, namely, calculating the relative ability and performance of soccer players using statistics; providing information on the sport of soccer via the Internet; providing online websites containing soccer information; providing online non-downloadable soccer player and soccer media guides; entertainment services, namely, providing online temporary use of non-downloadable video games

Downloadable printed soccer player and soccer media guides; downloadable printable planners; video game software

Gym bags; duffle bags; sports bags; toiletry bags, sold empty; dopp bags, sold empty; and backpacks

Publications, namely, magazines and books in the field of soccer; association directories; newsletters in the field of soccer; printed soccer player and soccer media guides; mounted and un-mounted photographs; calendars; folders; collectible trading cards; posters; soccer event programs; decals; autograph books; printed awards; paper name badges; paper, fabric-gift, plastic, and merchandise bags; pens; pencils; binders; statistical books; paper pennants; bumper stickers; note pads; notebooks; desktop planners, daily planners

Clothing, namely, soccer wear, namely, gloves, shorts, jerseys, soccer shoes, and socks; Clothing, namely, headwear, hats, caps, visors, warm-up suits, shirts, shorts, socks, sweatshirts, jackets, sweaters, ties, headbands, wristbands, gloves, and footwear

Water bottles, sold empty; drinking glasses; coffee mugs; tumblers for use as drinking glasses
mlspa

General Information


Serial Number88016896
Word MarkMLSPA
Filing DateWednesday, June 27, 2018
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, March 7, 2023
Registration Number6996878
Registration DateTuesday, March 7, 2023
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 14, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesProviding classes, seminars, workshops, and training in the field of soccer; providing on-line newsletters in the field of soccer; entertainment in the nature of soccer matches, tournaments, and events; mathematical sports rating services, namely, calculating the relative ability and performance of soccer players using statistics; providing information on the sport of soccer via the Internet; providing online websites containing soccer information; providing online non-downloadable soccer player and soccer media guides; entertainment services, namely, providing online temporary use of non-downloadable video games
Goods and ServicesDownloadable printed soccer player and soccer media guides; downloadable printable planners; video game software
Goods and ServicesGym bags; duffle bags; sports bags; toiletry bags, sold empty; dopp bags, sold empty; and backpacks
Goods and ServicesPublications, namely, magazines and books in the field of soccer; association directories; newsletters in the field of soccer; printed soccer player and soccer media guides; mounted and un-mounted photographs; calendars; folders; collectible trading cards; posters; soccer event programs; decals; autograph books; printed awards; paper name badges; paper, fabric-gift, plastic, and merchandise bags; pens; pencils; binders; statistical books; paper pennants; bumper stickers; note pads; notebooks; desktop planners, daily planners
Pseudo MarkMAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PLAYERS ASSOCIATION; MLS PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, soccer wear, namely, gloves, shorts, jerseys, soccer shoes, and socks; Clothing, namely, headwear, hats, caps, visors, warm-up suits, shirts, shorts, socks, sweatshirts, jackets, sweaters, ties, headbands, wristbands, gloves, and footwear
Goods and ServicesWater bottles, sold empty; drinking glasses; coffee mugs; tumblers for use as drinking glasses

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, March 13, 2019
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 2020
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 2020

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 DateMonday, July 2, 2018
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 5, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 5, 2017

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, July 2, 2018
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 31, 2022
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 31, 2022

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 DateMonday, July 2, 2018
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 31, 2022
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 31, 2022

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, July 2, 2018
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, October 31, 2021
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, October 31, 2021

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, July 2, 2018
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 2017

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMLS Players Association
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressBethesda, MD 20814

Party NameMLS Players Association
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressBethesda, MD 20814

Party NameMLS Players Association
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type07 - Unincorporated Association
AddressBethesda, MD 20814

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, March 7, 2023NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, March 7, 2023REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, January 31, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Monday, January 30, 2023ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Saturday, January 28, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, January 26, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 26, 2023TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, August 15, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, August 15, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, August 15, 2022SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 13, 2022STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Sunday, July 10, 2022USE AMENDMENT FILED
Sunday, July 10, 2022TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 19, 2022NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 18, 2022SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Monday, January 10, 2022SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Tuesday, January 18, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Monday, January 10, 2022TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Saturday, July 10, 2021NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, July 8, 2021SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, July 8, 2021SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Thursday, July 8, 2021TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 13, 2021NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Monday, January 11, 2021SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Monday, January 11, 2021SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Monday, January 11, 2021TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, July 10, 2020NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 8, 2020SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 8, 2020SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Wednesday, July 8, 2020TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Friday, January 10, 2020NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 8, 2020SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, January 8, 2020SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, January 8, 2020TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 9, 2019NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, May 14, 2019OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 14, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, April 24, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, April 5, 2019ASSIGNED TO LIE
Thursday, March 14, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 13, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, March 13, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 13, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, October 25, 2018NOTIFICATION OF PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, October 25, 2018PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, October 25, 2018PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, October 17, 2018ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, July 2, 2018NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Saturday, June 30, 2018NEW APPLICATION ENTERED