NORTH CAROLINA FC Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 23, 2016, a trademark application was filed for NORTH CAROLINA FC with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the NORTH CAROLINA FC trademark a serial number of 87180981. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, July 10, 2018. This trademark is owned by Carolina FC LLC. The NORTH CAROLINA FC trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

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

Soccer balls; bags specially adapted for sports equipment, namely, soccer ball bags

Posters, decals, bumper stickers, photographic prints, stickers, event programs, entry tickets, brochures about soccer, and magazines in the field of soccer

T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, shorts, sweat pants, pants
north carolina fc

General Information


Serial Number87180981
Word MarkNORTH CAROLINA FC
Filing DateFriday, September 23, 2016
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, July 10, 2018
Registration Number5510761
Registration DateTuesday, July 10, 2018
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 24, 2018

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment 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
Goods and ServicesSoccer balls; bags specially adapted for sports equipment, namely, soccer ball bags
Goods and ServicesPosters, decals, bumper stickers, photographic prints, stickers, event programs, entry tickets, brochures about soccer, and magazines in the field of soccer
Goods and ServicesT-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, shorts, sweat pants, pants
NOT AVAILABLE"FC"

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 28, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 6, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 6, 2016

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 28, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 6, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 6, 2016

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 28, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 6, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 6, 2016

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 28, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 6, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 6, 2016

Trademark Owner History


Party NameCarolina FC LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressRaleigh, NC 27607

Party NameCarolina FC LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCary, NC 27518

Party NameCarolina FC LLC
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCary, NC 27518

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, December 16, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, September 27, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Wednesday, September 28, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, December 15, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, December 16, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, December 16, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, December 16, 2016NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 15, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 19, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 15, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 16, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, July 19, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 19, 2017NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, January 15, 2018TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 16, 2018TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, January 16, 2018AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, January 16, 2018USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, January 26, 2018ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, January 30, 2018TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, January 30, 2018CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 19, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 27, 2018USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED
Tuesday, February 27, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Tuesday, February 27, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 27, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 27, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, February 28, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE E-MAILED
Monday, March 19, 2018EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Monday, March 19, 2018NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Monday, July 1, 2024TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, July 10, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, March 19, 2018EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Tuesday, March 20, 2018APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 4, 2018NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 24, 2018PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, April 24, 2018OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 10, 2018REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER