THE HORNETS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, April 29, 2019, a trademark application was filed for THE HORNETS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE HORNETS trademark a serial number of 79270769. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, July 18, 2023. This trademark is owned by The Watford Association Football Club Limited. The THE HORNETS trademark is filed in the Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

football coaching, football schools and schooling, namely, football and soccer training services; arranging and conducting of education and training in relation to football; arranging, conducting and provision of football instructional courses; physical fitness training services; provision of practical training in the field of soccer; provision of entertainment, training, recreational, sporting activities and facilities, namely, providing facilities for soccer and rental of soccer stadium facilities, rental of soccer pitches; physical education; sport and holiday camp services in the nature of soccer entertainment; organisation of soccer competitions and events; organisation, arranging and conducting of award ceremonies in the field of soccer; rental of soccer equipment, except vehicles; soccer fan club services in the nature of entertainment; football supporters club membership scheme and ticket club services, namely, arranging for ticket reservations for football and soccer matches; ...

Replica football strips for adults and children, namely, soccer jerseys, soccer shirts, soccer shorts and soccer socks; t-shirts and sweatshirts for adults and children; hats, scarves, gloves; sports and training clothing, namely, sports shirts, sports shorts, sports socks, sports jackets, sports trousers; nightwear; football jerseys; mittens; coats; jackets; parkas; duffle coats; padded coats; t-shirts; sweaters; tracksuits; fleeces, namely, fleece tops; shirts; ties as clothing; cummerbunds; waistcoats; polo shirts; long sleeve t-shirts; sleeveless tops, as clothing; hooded top, as clothing; jerseys; pants; boxer shorts; briefs; pyjamas; beach clothes, namely, swimming trunks; knitwear, namely, knitted jumpers; dressing gowns; swim suits; bathing trunks; skirts; trousers; shorts; football shorts; socks; bodysuits; rompers; sleepsuits; wristbands as clothing; sweat bands; sweat bands for the wrist; headbands; aprons; bath robes; singlets; underwear; footwear; sports shoes; slippers; s...

business administration services; management services for footballers, namely, business management of footballers; retail store services featuring cosmetics, toiletries, soaps, perfumery, candles, nutritional supplements, ironmongery, signs of wood or plastic, small items of metal hardware, plaques, nameplates, gifts, money boxes, key rings, air fresheners, domestic electric electrical apparatus and instruments, car accessories, executive gifts, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, magnetic data carriers, recording discs, computer programs, computer hardware, computer software, computer firmware, downloadable computer software and downloadable publications in electronic form supplied on-line from databases or from facilities provided on the internet in the nature of web sites, video tapes, cassettes, audio cassettes, compact discs, digital versatile discs, cd-roms, screen savers, cd-rom players, all for use with television receivers, sound and video...
the hornets

General Information


Serial Number79270769
Word MarkTHE HORNETS
Filing DateMonday, April 29, 2019
Status700 - REGISTERED
Status DateTuesday, July 18, 2023
Registration Number7109601
Registration DateTuesday, July 18, 2023
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 2, 2023

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesfootball coaching, football schools and schooling, namely, football and soccer training services; arranging and conducting of education and training in relation to football; arranging, conducting and provision of football instructional courses; physical fitness training services; provision of practical training in the field of soccer; provision of entertainment, training, recreational, sporting activities and facilities, namely, providing facilities for soccer and rental of soccer stadium facilities, rental of soccer pitches; physical education; sport and holiday camp services in the nature of soccer entertainment; organisation of soccer competitions and events; organisation, arranging and conducting of award ceremonies in the field of soccer; rental of soccer equipment, except vehicles; soccer fan club services in the nature of entertainment; football supporters club membership scheme and ticket club services, namely, arranging for ticket reservations for football and soccer matches; organizing soccer competitions; providing online electronic game services in the field of soccer; instruction and educational services in the nature of organizing live conferences in the field of soccer for non-business noncommercial purposes; arranging and conducting of educational conferences and exhibitions in the field of soccer; organisation of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes in the field of soccer; lotteries, betting and gaming services in the nature of casino gaming; practical training in the field of soccer; providing educational demonstrations in the field of soccer; all of the foregoing excluding the field of basketball
Goods and ServicesReplica football strips for adults and children, namely, soccer jerseys, soccer shirts, soccer shorts and soccer socks; t-shirts and sweatshirts for adults and children; hats, scarves, gloves; sports and training clothing, namely, sports shirts, sports shorts, sports socks, sports jackets, sports trousers; nightwear; football jerseys; mittens; coats; jackets; parkas; duffle coats; padded coats; t-shirts; sweaters; tracksuits; fleeces, namely, fleece tops; shirts; ties as clothing; cummerbunds; waistcoats; polo shirts; long sleeve t-shirts; sleeveless tops, as clothing; hooded top, as clothing; jerseys; pants; boxer shorts; briefs; pyjamas; beach clothes, namely, swimming trunks; knitwear, namely, knitted jumpers; dressing gowns; swim suits; bathing trunks; skirts; trousers; shorts; football shorts; socks; bodysuits; rompers; sleepsuits; wristbands as clothing; sweat bands; sweat bands for the wrist; headbands; aprons; bath robes; singlets; underwear; footwear; sports shoes; slippers; shoes; boots; trainers, namely, sneakers; football boots and studs for football boots; headgear, namely, hats, golf caps, sports caps, and headwear; woollen hats; beanie hats; baseball caps; belts; bibs not of paper; excluding the field of basketball
Goods and Servicesbusiness administration services; management services for footballers, namely, business management of footballers; retail store services featuring cosmetics, toiletries, soaps, perfumery, candles, nutritional supplements, ironmongery, signs of wood or plastic, small items of metal hardware, plaques, nameplates, gifts, money boxes, key rings, air fresheners, domestic electric electrical apparatus and instruments, car accessories, executive gifts, apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, magnetic data carriers, recording discs, computer programs, computer hardware, computer software, computer firmware, downloadable computer software and downloadable publications in electronic form supplied on-line from databases or from facilities provided on the internet in the nature of web sites, video tapes, cassettes, audio cassettes, compact discs, digital versatile discs, cd-roms, screen savers, cd-rom players, all for use with television receivers, sound and video recordings in the form of discs, audio cassettes, compact discs, sound recordings in the form of phonograph records, discs and tapes, sunglasses, goggles, visors, cameras, magnets, fridge magnets, magnetic badges, photographic, cinematographic, lifesaving and teaching apparatus and instruments, mobile telephones, mobile telephone covers, holders and fascias, downloadable ring tones, downloadable music and downloadable screensavers, lighting, refrigerating, cooking and heating apparatus and instruments, bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, pushchairs and parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods, jewellery and goods made of precious metals, crystal, watches, clocks, precious stones, stationery, books, paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, photographs, pictures, paintings, artwork, canvasses, badges, stickers, greeting cards, gift wrapping paper, adhesives, artists' materials, paint brushes, office requisites, leather and imitations of leather and goods made of these materials, bags, sports bags, umbrellas, parasols, walking sticks, furniture, picture frames, mirrors, homeware, porcelain ware, earthenware, glassware, household and kitchen utensils, textiles and textile goods, bed linen and table covers, flags, pennants, haberdashery, clothing, footwear and headgear, badges, lace and embroidery, hooks, needles, pins and fastenings, ribbons and braid, carpets, rugs, wallpaper, wall hangings, mats and matting, food and drinks, alcoholic beverages, beers and wine, water, smokers' articles and matches, football souvenirs, memorabilia and paraphernalia; providing consumer information in the field of soccer, namely, provision of business, commercial and promotional information to customers and advice or assistance in the selection of goods brought together as above; auction services; data processing services; writing and publication of publicity text; all of the foregoing excluding the field of basketball

Classification Information


International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, November 7, 2019
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, November 7, 2019
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, November 7, 2019
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameThe Watford Association Football Club Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Party NameThe Watford Association Football Club Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Party NameThe Watford Association Football Club Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressGB

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, November 12, 2019APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Thursday, October 31, 2019SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Thursday, November 7, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, November 7, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, November 15, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, November 16, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Saturday, December 28, 2019REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Thursday, November 21, 2019NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Tuesday, December 10, 2019REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Tuesday, December 10, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Tuesday, May 12, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 12, 2020CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, May 12, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 12, 2020TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 12, 2020ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, May 12, 2020TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 12, 2020APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, May 13, 2020TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, June 3, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 3, 2020NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 3, 2020NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, December 2, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 2, 2020CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 3, 2020TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, January 5, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 5, 2021NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 5, 2021NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 31, 2021NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, March 31, 2021NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Sunday, April 18, 2021NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION - PROCESSED BY IB
Monday, June 28, 2021TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, June 28, 2021CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, June 28, 2021TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, July 28, 2021SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 28, 2021LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 28, 2021NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
Monday, February 28, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Monday, March 7, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Monday, March 14, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Monday, March 21, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Monday, March 28, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Tuesday, April 5, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Monday, April 11, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Friday, May 20, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Wednesday, June 15, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Thursday, July 7, 2022SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Thursday, August 18, 2022FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Thursday, August 18, 2022FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Thursday, August 18, 2022NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Friday, February 17, 2023TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Friday, February 17, 2023CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, February 18, 2023TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Friday, March 24, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, March 24, 2023EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, March 24, 2023NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, March 24, 2023EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, March 24, 2023APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 12, 2023NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, April 12, 2023NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 12, 2023NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Monday, May 1, 2023NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, May 2, 2023PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, May 2, 2023OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 18, 2023NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED
Tuesday, July 18, 2023REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 18, 2023FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Saturday, September 28, 2024NEW REPRESENTATIVE AT IB RECEIVED
Sunday, November 12, 2023FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Saturday, October 21, 2023FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Saturday, October 21, 2023FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Thursday, October 26, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 26, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Thursday, October 26, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED