| Serial Number | 99405255 |
| Word Mark | NORTH CAROLINA FC |
| Filing Date | Monday, September 22, 2025 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Wednesday, April 15, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| Goods and Services | Decals |
| Goods and Services | Entertainment in the nature of soccer games; Providing sports news in the field of soccer |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "FC" |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) red, blue, gold, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a shield design outlined in gold. 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." The color black indicates background and is not a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Soccer jerseys; T-shirts; Sweatshirts; Outer jackets; Hats; Shorts; Pants; Scarves |
| Section 2(f) Limitation Statement | as to "NORTH CAROLINA FC" |
| Pseudo Mark | NORTH CAROLINA FOOTBALL CLUB |
| 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, September 22, 2025 |
| 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 | Monday, September 22, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| 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 | Monday, September 22, 2025 |
| 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 | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Raleigh, NC 27607 US |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, September 22, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, September 22, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 12, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, April 7, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, April 8, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, April 29, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |