| Serial Number | 87255626 |
| Word Mark | NORTH CAROLINA FC |
| Filing Date | Friday, December 2, 2016 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, June 26, 2018 |
| Registration Number | 5500349 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, June 26, 2018 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 10, 2018 |
| 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 is a white five point star with the bottom right point colored gold and separated from the others. The area to the left of the star is shaded red. The area below and to the right of the star is shaded blue. Below the star are the words "NORTH CAROLINA" in white and the letters "FC" below that in gold. There are two gold wings to the right and left of the "FC". |
| Goods and Services | Soccer balls; bags specially adapted for sports equipment, namely, soccer ball bags |
| Goods and Services | Posters, decals, bumper stickers, photographic prints, stickers, event programs, entry tickets, brochures about soccer, and magazines in the field of soccer |
| Pseudo Mark | NORTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL CLUB |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "NORTH CAROLINA FC" |
| Goods and Services | Soccer uniforms, jerseys, t-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, shorts, [ sweat pants, ] pants |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red, blue, gold, gray and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FC" |
| 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 | Wednesday, December 7, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, December 6, 2016 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, December 6, 2016 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Wednesday, December 7, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, December 6, 2016 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, December 6, 2016 |
| 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 | Wednesday, December 7, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, December 6, 2016 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, December 6, 2016 |
| 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 | Wednesday, December 7, 2016 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, December 6, 2016 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, December 6, 2016 |
| 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 |
| Wednesday, December 7, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, December 6, 2016 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Thursday, December 8, 2016 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 7, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2017 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Wednesday, March 22, 2017 | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 12, 2017 | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, September 13, 2017 | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Wednesday, September 13, 2017 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Thursday, September 21, 2017 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, September 21, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, September 22, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, March 8, 2018 | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED |
| Friday, October 13, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Friday, October 13, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, October 13, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 1, 2018 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, March 1, 2018 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, March 2, 2018 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, March 8, 2018 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, June 26, 2024 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, July 25, 2024 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 |
| Friday, March 9, 2018 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 21, 2018 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, April 10, 2018 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 26, 2018 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, June 26, 2023 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |