| Serial Number | 77270559 |
| Word Mark | NFL |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, September 4, 2007 |
| Status | 800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED |
| Status Date | Wednesday, March 27, 2019 |
| Registration Number | 3581281 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, February 24, 2009 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 8, 2008 |
| Goods and Services | Education and entertainment services in the nature of professional football games and exhibitions; providing sports and entertainment information via a global computer network or a commercial on-line computer service, or by cable, satellite, television or radio; arranging and conducting athletic competitions, namely, professional football games and exhibitions; football fan club services, namely, personal appearances by a costumed mascot for professional football teams; entertainment services, namely, live musical and dance performances provided during intervals at sports events; educational services, namely, conducting physical education programs; production of radio and television programs; presentation of live shows featuring football games, exhibitions, competitions, and musical and dance performances; organization of sporting and cultural activities; [ publication of texts other than publicity texts; ] entertainment services, namely, an on-going series featuring football provided through cable television, satellite television, and television and radio broadcasts [ ; fan clubs ] |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the mark consists of a shield containing the stylized letters "NFL" within the bottom portion of the shield, and eight stars and a football contained within the top portion of the shield. |
| Goods and Services | Football helmets, cell phone covers, [ specialty holster for carrying cellular telephones, ] magnetic coded charge cards, decorative magnets, prerecorded compact discs, [ videotapes ] and DVDs featuring the sport of football, computer game software and disks, computer mouse pads, sunglasses, eyeglass cases [, and CD storage cases ] |
| Goods and Services | Toys and sporting goods, namely, plush toys, stuffed animals, play figures, golf balls, golf bags, golf club covers, footballs, toy banks, board games relating to football, playing cards, Christmas tree ornaments, balloons, jigsaw puzzles, toy [ and decorative windsocks], toy cars and trucks, billiard balls, dart boards, playing cards, miniature helmets |
| Goods and Services | Posters, calendars, trading cards, a series of books in the field of football, magazines in the field of football, [ newsletters in the field of football, ] notepads, stickers, bumper stickers, and greeting cards; printed tickets to sports games and events; note paper, pictorial prints, picture postcards, art pictures, stationery, stationery-type portfolios, [checkbook covers,] wrapping paper, paper table cloths, paper napkins, [ printed paper party invitations, ] paper gift bags, paper party decorations; printed collectible cards; collectible card and memorabilia holders; souvenir programs for sports events [ ; money clips ] |
| Pseudo Mark | NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, fleece tops and bottoms, headwear, caps, knit hats, t-shirts, shirts, turtlenecks, sweatshirts, shorts, tank tops, sweaters, pants, jackets, golf shirts, knit shirts, jerseys, wristbands, warm up suits, gloves, ties, cloth bibs; sleepwear, namely, bathrobes, [ night shirts ] and pajamas; underwear, socks; footwear; sneakers |
| Goods and Services | Jewelry, clocks, pins, bracelets, necklaces, charms, rings, collectible coins, commemorative coins, non-monetary coins of precious metal, pendants and key chains made of precious metal |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Towels |
| Goods and Services | Association services, namely, promoting the interests of professional football clubs; promoting the interests of member football clubs; scheduling games for member teams; promoting public interest in football; association services, namely, providing a forum for member football clubs to showcase, display, demonstrate and promote ideas, products, and services in connection with football; promotion of sporting and cultural activities |
| 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, September 7, 2007 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| 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, September 7, 2007 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| 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, September 7, 2007 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| International Class | 024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers. |
| US Class Codes | 042, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 4, 2008 |
| Primary Code | 024 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 7, 2007 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| 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, September 7, 2007 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 30, 2008 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, March 4, 2008 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 27, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 27, 2008 |
| 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, September 7, 2007 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Thursday, March 27, 2008 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Thursday, March 27, 2008 |
| Party Name | NFL PROPERTIES LLC |
| Party Type | 31 - New Owner After Registration |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10154 |
| Party Name | National Football League |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 07 - Unincorporated Association |
| Address | New York, NY 10154 |
| Party Name | National Football League |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 07 - Unincorporated Association |
| Address | New York, NY 10017 |
| Party Name | National Football League |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 07 - Unincorporated Association |
| Address | New York, NY 10017 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, November 6, 2007 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, September 7, 2007 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Saturday, September 8, 2007 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED |
| Thursday, November 1, 2007 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, November 6, 2007 | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 5, 2008 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, February 5, 2008 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, February 5, 2008 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Thursday, February 7, 2008 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, February 7, 2008 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 7, 2008 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Thursday, February 7, 2008 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2008 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2008 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, March 19, 2008 | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION |
| Tuesday, April 8, 2008 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, July 1, 2008 | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Monday, December 22, 2008 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 22, 2008 | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 22, 2008 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED |
| Monday, December 22, 2008 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Monday, January 12, 2009 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Monday, January 12, 2009 | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED |
| Monday, January 12, 2009 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Tuesday, January 20, 2009 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, February 24, 2009 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Friday, November 4, 2011 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Friday, November 4, 2011 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 5, 2014 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED |
| Saturday, March 22, 2014 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Saturday, March 22, 2014 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. |
| Saturday, March 22, 2014 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED |
| Thursday, May 1, 2014 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2015 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Tuesday, October 9, 2018 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, February 26, 2019 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) |
| Wednesday, March 27, 2019 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED |
| Thursday, April 2, 2020 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2020 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, April 23, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 23, 2020 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 23, 2020 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Thursday, April 23, 2020 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 23, 2020 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Thursday, May 28, 2020 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Thursday, May 28, 2020 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, June 19, 2020 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Monday, August 24, 2020 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, August 6, 2021 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, September 24, 2021 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Friday, February 11, 2022 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Wednesday, February 16, 2022 | NOTICE OF SUIT |
| Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | NOTICE OF SUIT |