THE MINOR LEAGUES Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, September 15, 1995, a trademark application was filed for THE MINOR LEAGUES with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the THE MINOR LEAGUES trademark a serial number of 74729689. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, May 28, 2020. This trademark is owned by National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc.. The THE MINOR LEAGUES trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Unknown categories with the following description:

toys and sporting goods, namely, baseballs [, golf balls, baseball bats, baseball batting gloves, Christmas tree ornaments and stuffed toy animals ]

[ paper goods and printed matter, namely, atlases, awards, badges, ball-point pens, bank checks, binders, booklets of interest to baseball fans, check books, travel guide books, bumper stickers, blank cards, business cards, baseball trading cards, catalogs of interest to baseball fans, check book covers, color prints, paper containers, decals, cardboard floor display units for merchandising products, envelopes, stationery folders, desk pads, ] scratch pads, writing pads, [ bond paper, copy paper, newsprint paper, note paper, paper name badges, printed paper signs, paper weights, pencils, pens, pictures, posters, printed awards, printed guides of interest to baseball fans, baseball demographics questionnaires, reference books of interest to baseball fans, score books, printed survey answer sheets, ] stationery type portfolios, paper identification tags [, printed tickets and printed trading cards ]

[ souvenir coins of precious metal, wall clocks, and clocks, and jewelry, namely, wristwatches, watches, medallions, ornamental cloisonne pins, ] lapel pins [, pendants and charms ]

clothing, namely, shirts, [ shorts, cloth diapers, dresses, skirts, jogging suits, socks, underwear, jackets, sweaters, vests, pants, ponchos, visors, raincoats, ] hats, [ cloth bibs, ] caps as clothing [, two-piece cloth diaper sets, baby pants, baby booties and shorts sets, ties, pajamas, sweatshirts, mittens, gloves, knitted hats, and bands, scarves, hosiery, wristbands, headbands, robes, aprons, shoes and men's tuxedos ]

indicating membership and status in an organization of professional baseball leagues and clubs where members provide entertainment services in the nature of baseball games and exhibitions

[ serving trays, dishes, trash cans, candlesticks, foam can holders, bottle openers, bowls, ice buckets, nonelectric toothbrushes and lunch boxes and ] beverage containers, namely, [ mugs, ] drinking water bottles [, aluminum tankards, ceramic mugs, ceramic tankards, glass tankards, drinking glasses, vacuum bottles, and training cups ]
the minor leagues

General Information


Serial Number74729689
Word MarkTHE MINOR LEAGUES
Filing DateFriday, September 15, 1995
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, May 28, 2020
Registration Number3710740
Registration DateTuesday, November 17, 2009
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 1, 2009

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicestoys and sporting goods, namely, baseballs [, golf balls, baseball bats, baseball batting gloves, Christmas tree ornaments and stuffed toy animals ]
Goods and Services[ paper goods and printed matter, namely, atlases, awards, badges, ball-point pens, bank checks, binders, booklets of interest to baseball fans, check books, travel guide books, bumper stickers, blank cards, business cards, baseball trading cards, catalogs of interest to baseball fans, check book covers, color prints, paper containers, decals, cardboard floor display units for merchandising products, envelopes, stationery folders, desk pads, ] scratch pads, writing pads, [ bond paper, copy paper, newsprint paper, note paper, paper name badges, printed paper signs, paper weights, pencils, pens, pictures, posters, printed awards, printed guides of interest to baseball fans, baseball demographics questionnaires, reference books of interest to baseball fans, score books, printed survey answer sheets, ] stationery type portfolios, paper identification tags [, printed tickets and printed trading cards ]
Goods and Services[ souvenir coins of precious metal, wall clocks, and clocks, and jewelry, namely, wristwatches, watches, medallions, ornamental cloisonne pins, ] lapel pins [, pendants and charms ]
Goods and Servicesclothing, namely, shirts, [ shorts, cloth diapers, dresses, skirts, jogging suits, socks, underwear, jackets, sweaters, vests, pants, ponchos, visors, raincoats, ] hats, [ cloth bibs, ] caps as clothing [, two-piece cloth diaper sets, baby pants, baby booties and shorts sets, ties, pajamas, sweatshirts, mittens, gloves, knitted hats, and bands, scarves, hosiery, wristbands, headbands, robes, aprons, shoes and men's tuxedos ]
Goods and Servicesindicating membership and status in an organization of professional baseball leagues and clubs where members provide entertainment services in the nature of baseball games and exhibitions
Goods and Services[ serving trays, dishes, trash cans, candlesticks, foam can holders, bottle openers, bowls, ice buckets, nonelectric toothbrushes and lunch boxes and ] beverage containers, namely, [ mugs, ] drinking water bottles [, aluminum tankards, ceramic mugs, ceramic tankards, glass tankards, drinking glasses, vacuum bottles, and training cups ]

Classification Information


International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 1995
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, May 31, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, May 31, 1992

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 DateFriday, October 6, 1995
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 1991

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 1995
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 1991

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 1995
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, December 31, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, December 31, 1991

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 DateFriday, October 6, 1995
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, February 29, 1992
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, February 29, 1992

International Class200 - Unknown
US Class Codes200
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, October 6, 1995
Primary Code200
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, August 31, 1901
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, August 31, 1901

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMLB PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT LEAGUES, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressNEW YORK, NY 10020

Party NameNational Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSt. Petersburg, FL 33716

Party NameNational Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

Party NameNational Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, July 20, 2023TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, July 20, 2023ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, July 20, 2023TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 13, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, April 13, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 13, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, April 13, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 13, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 24, 2021AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Thursday, May 28, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 28, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, May 28, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, May 26, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 26, 2020POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Thursday, May 21, 2020TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, November 25, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9
Wednesday, November 6, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, November 5, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 1, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, November 17, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Saturday, August 22, 2015NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, August 22, 2015REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Saturday, August 22, 2015CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, July 23, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 17, 2009REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 1, 2009PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, August 12, 2009NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, July 28, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Tuesday, July 28, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, July 27, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, July 27, 2009EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Monday, July 27, 2009EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, July 22, 2009PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, July 13, 2009WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY
Wednesday, July 1, 2009LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, June 24, 2009APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 23, 2008REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Monday, June 23, 2008REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Saturday, December 22, 2007REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Friday, June 22, 2007REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Friday, June 22, 2007SUSPENSION CHECKED ¿ TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION
Friday, June 22, 2007ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, December 22, 2006REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Tuesday, June 13, 2006REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Friday, December 2, 2005REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Friday, December 2, 2005REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Tuesday, May 24, 2005REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Monday, November 22, 2004REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Tuesday, October 26, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, October 19, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 10, 2004REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Thursday, August 19, 2004REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED
Monday, April 26, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, November 20, 2003CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, February 16, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 24, 2000ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 13, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, October 23, 1996LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, October 22, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, August 30, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 12, 1996UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 20, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, February 22, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, February 7, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, February 7, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER