| Serial Number | 97875308 |
| Word Mark | THE REC ATHLETE |
| Filing Date | Thursday, April 6, 2023 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 7950638 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, September 16, 2025 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 20, 2024 |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the word "THE" centered above the word "REC" appearing in negative space, centered within a shaded kettlebell appearing to the left of a basketball, a tennis racket, a tennis ball, a swimming cap and goggles, a soccer ball, a golf club, a golf ball, and a football all centered above the word "ATHLETE". |
| Goods and Services | Laptop carrying cases |
| Goods and Services | Tote bags; duffle bags; back packs |
| Goods and Services | Basketballs; footballs; soccer balls; tennis balls; golf balls |
| Goods and Services | Wearable garments and clothing, namely, hoodies and sweatshirts; Wearable garments and clothing, namely, t-shirts, polo shirts, short sleeved shirts, long-sleeved shirts, jackets, windbreakers, swimwear, baseball caps and hats |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "ATHLETE" |
| Goods and Services | Water bottles sold empty |
| International Class | 009 - 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 Codes | 021, 023, 026, 036, 038 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, April 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 009 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, October 4, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, October 4, 2024 |
| International Class | 018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery. |
| US Class Codes | 001, 002, 003, 022, 041 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, April 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 018 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Friday, October 4, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Friday, October 4, 2024 |
| International Class | 021 - 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 Codes | 002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, April 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 021 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, December 25, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, December 25, 2022 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Sunday, April 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, December 25, 2022 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, December 25, 2022 |
| 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 | Sunday, April 30, 2023 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, September 29, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, September 29, 2024 |
| Party Name | The Rec Athlete, LLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Huntersville, NC 28078 |
| Party Name | The Rec Athlete, LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Huntersville, NC 28078 |
| Party Name | The Rec Athlete, LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Huntersville, NC 28078 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, January 3, 2024 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Monday, April 10, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Sunday, April 30, 2023 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, May 2, 2023 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 9, 2024 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Wednesday, January 17, 2024 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 1, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 1, 2024 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 20, 2024 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Monday, March 4, 2024 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Monday, December 30, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Monday, December 30, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, September 16, 2025 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
| Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Tuesday, March 4, 2025 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |