SINCE '96 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 27, 2019, a trademark application was filed for SINCE '96 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the SINCE '96 trademark a serial number of 88633416. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE as of Tuesday, October 18, 2022. This trademark is owned by Major League Soccer, L.L.C.. The SINCE '96 trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for electronic devices, namely, MP3 players, mobile telephones, smart telephones, PC tablets, laptops, and wireless speakers; downloadable and recorded computer and video game software and programs; magnets; sunglasses, pre-recorded DVDs in the field of soccer; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, audio, video, games, internet weblinks in the field of soccer; downloadable video clips from soccer games via mobile communication devices; computer keyboards; mouse pads; computer memory devices; blank USB flash drives

molded plastic toy figurines; soccer ball bags; soccer balls; plush toys; puzzles; toy foam novelty items, namely, foam heads and fingers; foosball tables and molded plastic toy figurines; golf accessories, namely, golf balls, divot repair tools, bag tags, ball markers, tees, gloves; Christmas tree ornaments; building blocks toys; game tables, tailgating games, namely, bag toss games, washer game in the nature of a target game, a building game involving stackable pieces, and game tables for tailgates; fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier and protection for hand-held, electronic video gaming devices and video game consoles

posters; decals; sports trading cards; stickers; bumper stickers; printed paper signs; printed media guides relating to a professional soccer team; souvenir soccer programs; yearbooks in the field of soccer; printed event admission tickets; calendars; paper place mats for beer glasses; photographic prints; magazines featuring information in the field of soccer; paper hang tags; pencils; notebooks; binders
since '96

General Information


Serial Number88633416
Word MarkSINCE '96
Filing DateFriday, September 27, 2019
Status602 - ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Status DateTuesday, October 18, 2022
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesfitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier or protection for electronic devices, namely, MP3 players, mobile telephones, smart telephones, PC tablets, laptops, and wireless speakers; downloadable and recorded computer and video game software and programs; magnets; sunglasses, pre-recorded DVDs in the field of soccer; downloadable image files containing artwork, text, audio, video, games, internet weblinks in the field of soccer; downloadable video clips from soccer games via mobile communication devices; computer keyboards; mouse pads; computer memory devices; blank USB flash drives
Goods and Servicesmolded plastic toy figurines; soccer ball bags; soccer balls; plush toys; puzzles; toy foam novelty items, namely, foam heads and fingers; foosball tables and molded plastic toy figurines; golf accessories, namely, golf balls, divot repair tools, bag tags, ball markers, tees, gloves; Christmas tree ornaments; building blocks toys; game tables, tailgating games, namely, bag toss games, washer game in the nature of a target game, a building game involving stackable pieces, and game tables for tailgates; fitted plastic films known as skins for covering and providing a scratch proof barrier and protection for hand-held, electronic video gaming devices and video game consoles
Goods and Servicesposters; decals; sports trading cards; stickers; bumper stickers; printed paper signs; printed media guides relating to a professional soccer team; souvenir soccer programs; yearbooks in the field of soccer; printed event admission tickets; calendars; paper place mats for beer glasses; photographic prints; magazines featuring information in the field of soccer; paper hang tags; pencils; notebooks; binders
Pseudo MarkSINCE NINETY SIX

Classification Information


International Class009 - 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 Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, October 2, 2019
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, October 2, 2019
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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, October 2, 2019
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMajor League Soccer, L.L.C.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNew York, NY 10018

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, October 18, 2022ABANDONMENT NOTICE E-MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Tuesday, October 18, 2022ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Wednesday, April 6, 2022NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 6, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 6, 2022NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, December 2, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, December 2, 2021TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Thursday, December 2, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, December 2, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, October 1, 2021NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Friday, October 1, 2021FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Friday, October 1, 2021FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, August 31, 2021DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Tuesday, August 3, 2021DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Thursday, August 19, 2021CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Friday, August 6, 2021ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, August 3, 2021TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 3, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, August 2, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, August 2, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, February 1, 2021NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, February 1, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Monday, February 1, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, January 9, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, January 8, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, January 8, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, January 8, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Friday, January 8, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, January 8, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, January 8, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, January 8, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, July 8, 2020NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 8, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 8, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Monday, June 22, 2020TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, June 22, 2020CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, June 22, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Saturday, December 21, 2019NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, December 21, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Saturday, December 21, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, December 20, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, October 2, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Tuesday, October 1, 2019NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM