| Serial Number | 87293565 |
| Word Mark | NC COURAGE |
| Filing Date | Monday, January 9, 2017 |
| Status | 702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, April 9, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 5337019 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, November 14, 2017 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 13, 2017 |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment services, namely, live soccer matches and competitions; production of radio and television programs in the field of soccer matches and competitions; and providing information regarding soccer matches via internet website and mobile devices |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a shield design outlined in gold then outlined in gray. At the top of the design are the white capital letters "NC" with a five point star design between them. Four points of the star are white. The bottom right point is colored gold and separated from the others. Below that is the word "COURAGE" in gold capital letters. Below that is an image of the face of a lion. The left side of the lion is gold with blue accents and the right side is blue with gold accents. The lion has white teeth. The background of the top left portion of the design is red and the background of the remainder of the design is blue. |
| Goods and Services | Soccer balls |
| Goods and Services | Posters, decals, bumper stickers, stickers, paper banners, paper flags, event programs, entry tickets, brochures about soccer, and magazines in the field of soccer |
| Pseudo Mark | NORTH CAROLINA COURAGE |
| Goods and Services | Soccer uniforms, jerseys, t-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red, blue, gold, gray and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "NC" |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 16, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, January 25, 2017 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, January 25, 2017 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 16, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, January 25, 2017 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, January 25, 2017 |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 16, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, January 25, 2017 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, January 25, 2017 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, January 16, 2017 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, January 25, 2017 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, January 25, 2017 |
| Party Name | NATIONAL WOMEN'S SOCCER LEAGUE, LLC |
| Party Type | 32 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10017 |
| Party Name | NCWFC, LLC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | RALEIGH, NC 27607 |
| Party Name | Carolina FC LLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Raleigh, NC 27607 |
| Party Name | Carolina FC LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Cary, NC 27518 |
| Party Name | Carolina FC LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Cary, NC 27518 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, January 16, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Thursday, January 12, 2017 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 17, 2017 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, March 20, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, March 20, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 20, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Monday, March 20, 2017 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 22, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Sunday, April 23, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, May 9, 2017 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, May 24, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 13, 2017 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, June 13, 2017 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 8, 2017 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, October 3, 2017 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, October 3, 2017 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Sunday, October 8, 2017 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, October 10, 2017 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Wednesday, October 11, 2017 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Thursday, October 12, 2017 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 14, 2017 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, November 14, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Thursday, October 12, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |