| Serial Number | 79386273 |
| Word Mark | NEXT STARS |
| Filing Date | Friday, October 20, 2023 |
| Status | 661 - RESPONSE AFTER NON-FINAL ACTION - ENTERED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, January 22, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Goods and Services | Arranging, organizing and conducting of sporting, cultural, amusement, recreation and entertainment events being basketball, sports and esports competitions; Providing information relating to organizing cultural activities; Arranging, organizing, planning and conducting sporting activities being basketball training activities, youth basketball events, and basketball competitions, sports competitions and e-sports competitions; organizing, arranging and conducting sports competitions; organizing, arranging and conducting sport matches; organizing, arranging and conducting sport games; organizing, arranging and conducting sport exhibitions; organizing, arranging and conducting sport events being basketball training activities, youth basketball events, and basketball competitions, sports competitions and e-sports competitions; organizing, arranging and conducting sport award ceremonies being awards for achievements in basketball; providing a website featuring sports information; provision of information about sporting, cultural and entertainment events; provision of commentary concerning sporting events; organizing, arranging and conducting sports competitions and competitions for entertainment; production and distribution of television and radio programmes; game services provided online; online non-downloadable video game services provided online; online non- downloadable video game services provided via a computer network; digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services; publication of electronic books and journals online; publication of books, magazines, pamphlets and printed matter being books, magazines, guide books, statistical books, reference books, and newsletters in the fields of basketball, sports and esports; publication online of multimedia material being books, magazines, guide books, statistical books, reference books, and newsletters in the field of basketball, sports and esports; electronic publication of information on a wide range of topics being sports, esports and basketball, including online and over a global computer network; online publications of weblog being blog service; providing lending library services and video lending library facilities; museum services; radio and television entertainment, namely, television broadcasts of basketball competitions, sports competitions and e-sports competitions; film, video, radio and television program production; rental of gaming machines; provision of table top gaming facilities; operating lotteries; organizing, arranging and conducting of basketball competitions, basketball matches, basketball games and basketball exhibitions; organizing, arranging and conducting basketball entertainment being basketball competitions by means of telecast; organizing, arranging and conducting basketball entertainment by means of television broadcasts; organizing, arranging and conducting basketball awards being awards for achievements in basketball; arranging basketball clinics being educational workshops; conducting basketball clinics being educational workshops; production of basketball videos and films; organizing, arranging and conducting basketball mascot performances, basketball cheer leader performances and dance team performances being live dance performances; organizing, arranging and conducting entertainment events being basketball competitions in relation to charity fundraisings; providing event management services being organizing and conducting of sporting, educational and cultural events being basketball competitions in relation to charity fundraisings; organising entertainment, sporting and cultural events being basketball competitions in relation to charity fundraisings; providing information, including online, about all of the aforementioned services |
| Goods and Services | Cameras and radios; mechanisms for coin-operated apparatus; downloadable computer operating programs, downloadable computer programs, and downloadable computer software for providing sports and entertainment news, commentary, information, multimedia content, statistics, live and on demand video, broadcasting, telecommunications, social networking, fan engagement, promotional activities, competitions, games, wagering, retailing of apparel and sports merchandise, trading and collection of digital and virtual assets, and ticketing; downloadable video game software; downloadable games software for playing video games; downloadable application software for video games; downloadable personal computer application software for playing video games; downloadable software for accessing information on a global computer network; downloadable software applications for accessing information on a global computer network (apps); downloadable software via the Internet and wireless devices for accessing information on a global computer network; downloadable software for accessing information in the field of social networking; downloadable software in the nature of a mobile application for uploading, posting, showing, displaying, tagging, blogging, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information over the internet or other communications network; downloadable software to enable uploading, posting, showing, displaying, tagging, blogging, sharing or otherwise providing electronic media or information over the Internet or other communications network; blank magnetic data carriers; blank audio recording discs, blank audio discs, blank video discs, blank magnetic computer tapes and blank laser tapes, blank compact discs, blank audio cassettes and computer game cartridges; pre-recorded audio, video, computer and laser tapes, discs, compact discs, cassettes and computer game cartridges in the field of video games; pre-recorded CD-ROMs (compact disc ROMs), digital versatile disc ROMs, sound recordings, video recordings, sound and video recordings featuring sports competitions, basketball competitions, esports competitions and sporting events; video game and computer game tapes, discs, compact discs, cassettes and cartridges; downloadable or electronically recorded publications being electronic books, newsletters, magazines, guide books, statistical books, reference books, and newsletters in the field of basketball, sports and esports; recorded video discs and tapes featuring basketball, sports and esports; downloadable or electronically recorded multimedia content, namely, digital image recordings containing basketball, sports and esports competitions; downloadable or electronically recorded videos featuring basketball, sports and esports competitions; downloadable or electronically recorded digital image recordings featuring basketball, sports and esports competitions; downloadable or electronically recorded music recordings; helmets |
| Goods and Services | Games and playthings, namely, balls for games, rubber action balls, foam action basketballs, balls for sports; Toy vehicles; toy cars; dolls; Modeled plastic toy figurines being toys; plush toys; plush dolls; jigsaw puzzles; board games; playing cards; card games; decorative balloons; novelty inflatable hands; party balloons; conical paper party hats; coin-operated video games; coin-freed games being coin operated video games; electronic video arcade game machines; video games apparatus and computerized video game apparatus for playing in game arcades and game playing venues; battery-operated video games; portable video games; handheld portable self-contained apparatus and instruments for playing games being handheld video game consoles; games for use with television receivers and/or computer monitors and/or other separate display apparatus being video game consoles; video games apparatus and computerized video game apparatus for playing in game arcades; electronic video arcade game machines; gymnastic and sporting articles, namely, basketballs, basketball nets, basketball hoops, basketball backboards, miniature basketballs, toy basketballs; balls for games; play balls; rubber action balls; foam action balls; balls for sports; basketballs; toy basketballs; miniature basketballs; basketball baskets; basketball hoops; golf balls; pumps for inflating basketballs; needles for pumps for inflating basketballs; golf gloves; golf bags; golf tees; decorations for Christmas trees |
| Goods and Services | Telecommunications services being broadcasting services concerning sporting events including transmission of sounds and images; radio programs telecommunications being broadcasting; radio broadcasting; television programs telecommunications being broadcasting; television broadcasting; cable television programs telecommunications being broadcasting; cable television broadcasting; computer aided transmission of messages and images, communications by computer terminals and news agency services for electronic transmission; audio and video broadcasting services over a global computer network, namely, uploading, posting, showing, displaying, tagging and electronically transmitting information, audio, and video clips; providing access to a website on a global computer network for the purpose of social networking; chatroom services for social networking; web casting services; communication by computer terminals and mobile electronic devices being mobile computer terminals; providing access to computer, electronic and online databases; electronic transmission of data, messages and information; providing online forums for communication on topics of general interest; providing online communications links which transfer web site users to other local and global web pages; facilitating access to third party web sites via a universal login; providing online chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for social networking; audio, text and video broadcasting services over computer or other communication networks, namely, uploading, posting, displaying, tagging, and electronically transmitting data, information, audio and video images; real-time, delayed or recorded transmission of sporting events or part thereof; real-time, delayed or recorded transmission of live commentary of sporting events or part thereof; broadcasting of podcasts; computer aided transmission of text, sound, image and audio-visual items for electronic transmission; providing information, including online, about all of the aforementioned services |
| Goods and Services | Paper and cardboard; wrapping paper; paper flags; paper pennants; paper bibs; paper placemats; paper napkins; paper coasters; cardboard coasters; printed matter, namely, books, magazines, guide books, statistical books, reference books, and newsletters in the field of basketball, sports and esports; printed publications, namely, books, magazines, guide books, statistical books, reference books, and newsletters in the fields of basketball, sports and esports; Printed magazines featuring basketball, sports and esports; printed newspapers; printed children's activity books; printed statistical books in the fields of basketball, sports and esports; printed guide books in the fields of basketball, sports and esports; printed reference books in the fields of basketball, sports and esports; printed newsletters about basketball, sports and esports; printed pamphlets in the fields of basketball, sports and esports; printed game programs; printed entertainment programs, namely, game programs and media guides; printed game programs in the fields of basketball, sports and esports; printed matter for the radio, television and print media, namely, media guides in the fields of basketball, sports and e-sports; stationery; printed exercise books; printed diaries; printed calendars; memo pads; paper folders; printed note books; multi-ring binders; book covers; document portfolios; printed statistics sheets; writing instruments; ball point pens; pencils; drawing rulers; erasers; instructional and teaching materials, namely, basketball training manuals, except apparatus; plastic packaging materials being plastic bubble packs for wrapping or packaging; sports and esports trading cards; printed trading cards, other than games; printed sports and esports trading cards, other than games; printed basketball trading cards, other than games; printed post cards; printed greeting cards; postage stamps; rubber sports stamps; rubber basketball stamps; printed posters; stickers; bumper stickers; decalcomanias; photo albums; scrap books; printed autograph books; printed photographs; printed mounted photographs; framed photographs; signed printed photographs; pictures in the nature of printed photographs, framed art prints, commemorative art prints in this class; printed memorabilia in this class, namely, printed commemorative books featuring basketball, stamp sheets and postage stamps; sculptures of paper, cardboard or papier mâché; figurines of paper, cardboard or papier mâché; portraits in the nature of drawings and paintings; line art colouring boards being books; labels of paper or cardboard; printed entry tickets |
| Goods and Services | Goods of precious metal or their alloys or coated therewith, being badges of precious metal, boxes of precious metal, cases and containers of precious metal being jewelry cases; trophies of precious metals; wall plaques of precious metals; medals; non-monetary coins; jewellery; costume jewellery; trinkets being jewellery; cuff links; tie clips; tie pins; ornamental novelty pins; earrings; jewellery bracelets; jewellery brooches; jewellery medallions; jewellery necklaces; jewellery rings; jewellery pendants; jewellery buckles for watch straps or bands; ornaments of precious metal being jewellery; jewellery chains; key chains of precious metals or coated therewith; key chains comprised of split rings with trinkets; key ring fobs of precious metal being key chains; horological and chronometric instruments; clocks; watches; watch bands; watch straps; watch chains; all of the foregoing goods promoting or marketing or otherwise relating to or associated with or indicating a connection with the game or sport of basketball |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, pants, tank tops, jerseys, shorts, pajamas, sport shirts, rugby shirts, sweaters, belts, ties, nightshirts; sportswear, namely, warm-up suits, warm-up pants, warm-up tops, shooting shirts, track suits, singlets; uniforms; baby wear, namely, one-piece outfits, shirts, pants, jerseys; underwear; underpants; boxer shorts; singlets; leotards; shirts; sports shirts; blouses; T-shirts; tank tops; skivvies being underwear; rugby tops; grandpa tops as clothing; shorts; board shorts; tracksuits; warm-up suits; pants; warm-up pants; sweat pants; trousers; jeans; dresses; skirts; clothing belts; knitwear, namely, sweaters; jumpers in the nature of dresses; sweaters; guernseys being sweaters; clothing jerseys; cardigans; vests; neckwear; cravats; neckties; scarves; clothing jackets; bomber jackets; blazers; suits; coats; parkas; anoraks; rainwear; raincoats; swimsuits; sleepwear; pyjamas; nightshirts; night gowns; dressing gowns; bath robes; cloth bibs; aprons; gloves; mittens; headwear; hats; caps being headwear; berets; beanies; ear muffs; hoods; visors being headwear; headbands; wristbands as clothing; footwear; socks; stockings; hosiery; shoes; boots; sandals; slippers; basketball shoes; all of the foregoing goods promoting or marketing or otherwise relating to or associated with or indicating a connection with the game or sport of basketball |
| Goods and Services | Advertising services; product merchandising for others; basketball merchandising for others; display services for merchandise being window display arrangement services; public relations; marketing; communications marketing; branding services, namely, consulting, development, strategy, and marketing of brands; providing marketing consulting in the fields of social media, social media marketing analysis, preparation of custom advertisements, preparing and placing advertisements and social media marketing campaigns, preparing advertisements for others in the nature of audio visual and interactive presentations, and preparing promotional and merchandising material; arranging, compiling and publishing of advertising texts being merchandising catalogues and other promotional material; sponsorship being promotion and marketing services; promotion of goods and services through sponsorship of sports events |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, December 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, December 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, December 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, December 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, December 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, December 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, December 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Friday, December 29, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | National Basketball League Pty Ltd |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 81 - NOT AVAILABLE |
| Address | AU |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, June 17, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, June 18, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW |
| Thursday, December 28, 2023 | SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB |
| Friday, December 29, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 2, 2024 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 5, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB |
| Sunday, August 11, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS |
| Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 22, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU |
| Monday, January 20, 2025 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |