USA SOFTBALL Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 6, 2016, a trademark application was filed for USA SOFTBALL with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the USA SOFTBALL trademark a serial number of 87162314. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Wednesday, May 14, 2025. This trademark is owned by Amateur Softball Association of America. The USA SOFTBALL trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Ropes, Cordage & Fiber Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Computer software for use in softball training, softball scoring and for softball rulebooks; [ computer game software; ] prerecorded media in the nature of optical data characters, magnetic data carriers, video disks and video tapes all featuring softball education and training information; decorative magnets; mouse pads

Garment bags for travel; duffel bags

Nonluminous and nonmechanical metal signs; common metal trophies; [ metal key chains; metal license plates; ] plaques of common metal for use as awards

Bags specially adapted for carrying softball equipment; toy balls; sporting goods for use in softball competitions, namely, softball bats, softballs; batting gloves; softball bats

Printed paper banners; printed paper signs; decals; note pads; stationery; envelopes; credit cards without magnetic coding; printed awards; [ Printed catalogs featuring softball-related merchandise and services of others; Printed magazines in the field of softball; ] printed publications, namely, books, brochures and pamphlets, all in the field of softball; signal charts, namely, printed charts containing softball information; partially printed softball lineup forms; score pads; score sheets; tournament bracket books; books, namely, guide, reference, training and educational books all in the field of softball; blank, partially printed and picture postcards; instructional and safety manuals in the field of softball; posters; [ bumper stickers; ] pens; printed event programs featuring softball information; printed media guides in the field of softball; lineup card holders in the nature of folders for papers and document folders in the form of wallets; printed event tickets; flags and pen...

Cloth patches for clothing [ ; hair ornaments; hair bands ]

Precious metal trophies; jewelry, namely, [ watches, bracelets, ] rings, and ornamental lapel pins; nonmonetary coins of non-precious metal used for coin tosses in sporting events

Athletic wear for use in softball competitions, namely, shirts, t-shirts, hats, caps, visors, softball pants, jackets, sweatshirts; casual sportswear, namely, jerseys, t-shirts, pants, hats, caps, shorts, jackets, sweatshirts; caps, hats, visors, shirts, jackets, rainwear

Cloth banners; cloth flags

Lanyards for holding badges

Dishes, namely, cups and mugs; squeeze sports bottles, sold empty

Nonmetal trophies; plaques of plastic and wood for use as awards; [ plastic pennants; nonmetal and non-leather key chains; ] plastic flags; plastic banners; vinyl banners
usa softball

General Information


Serial Number87162314
Word MarkUSA SOFTBALL
Filing DateTuesday, September 6, 2016
Status702 - SECTION 8 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateWednesday, May 14, 2025
Registration Number5955902
Registration DateTuesday, January 7, 2020
Mark Drawing4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 29, 2017

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesComputer software for use in softball training, softball scoring and for softball rulebooks; [ computer game software; ] prerecorded media in the nature of optical data characters, magnetic data carriers, video disks and video tapes all featuring softball education and training information; decorative magnets; mouse pads
Goods and ServicesGarment bags for travel; duffel bags
Goods and ServicesNonluminous and nonmechanical metal signs; common metal trophies; [ metal key chains; metal license plates; ] plaques of common metal for use as awards
Goods and ServicesBags specially adapted for carrying softball equipment; toy balls; sporting goods for use in softball competitions, namely, softball bats, softballs; batting gloves; softball bats
Goods and ServicesPrinted paper banners; printed paper signs; decals; note pads; stationery; envelopes; credit cards without magnetic coding; printed awards; [ Printed catalogs featuring softball-related merchandise and services of others; Printed magazines in the field of softball; ] printed publications, namely, books, brochures and pamphlets, all in the field of softball; signal charts, namely, printed charts containing softball information; partially printed softball lineup forms; score pads; score sheets; tournament bracket books; books, namely, guide, reference, training and educational books all in the field of softball; blank, partially printed and picture postcards; instructional and safety manuals in the field of softball; posters; [ bumper stickers; ] pens; printed event programs featuring softball information; printed media guides in the field of softball; lineup card holders in the nature of folders for papers and document folders in the form of wallets; printed event tickets; flags and pennants of paper
Goods and ServicesCloth patches for clothing [ ; hair ornaments; hair bands ]
Goods and ServicesPrecious metal trophies; jewelry, namely, [ watches, bracelets, ] rings, and ornamental lapel pins; nonmonetary coins of non-precious metal used for coin tosses in sporting events
Goods and ServicesAthletic wear for use in softball competitions, namely, shirts, t-shirts, hats, caps, visors, softball pants, jackets, sweatshirts; casual sportswear, namely, jerseys, t-shirts, pants, hats, caps, shorts, jackets, sweatshirts; caps, hats, visors, shirts, jackets, rainwear
Goods and ServicesCloth banners; cloth flags
Goods and ServicesLanyards for holding badges
NOT AVAILABLE"SOFTBALL"
Goods and ServicesDishes, namely, cups and mugs; squeeze sports bottles, sold empty
Goods and ServicesNonmetal trophies; plaques of plastic and wood for use as awards; [ plastic pennants; nonmetal and non-leather key chains; ] plastic flags; plastic banners; vinyl banners

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, April 30, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 2017

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 DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, May 2, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, May 2, 2017

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 DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, October 14, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, October 14, 2016

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 DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 1, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 1, 2017

International Class018 - 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 Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, January 1, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, January 1, 2017

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, July 1, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, July 1, 2017

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 DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, September 2, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, September 2, 2016

International Class022 - Ropes, string, nets, tents, awnings, tarpaulins, sails, sacks and bags (not included in other classes); padding and stuffing materials (except of rubber or plastics); raw fibrous textile materials.
US Class Codes001, 002, 007, 019, 022, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code022
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 18, 2016
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 18, 2016

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, July 1, 2017
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, July 1, 2017

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 26, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 26, 2019

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, September 26, 2019
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, September 26, 2019

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 DateSaturday, September 10, 2016
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, June 28, 2018
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, June 28, 2018

Trademark Owner History


Party NameUSA SOFTBALL, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111

Party NameUSA SOFTBALL, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111

Party NameUSA SOFTBALL, INC.
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73111

Party NameAmateur Softball Association of America
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressOklahoma City, OK 73111

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, September 13, 2016TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED
Friday, September 9, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Saturday, September 10, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, June 28, 2017TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, September 13, 2016TEAS AMENDMENT ENTERED BEFORE ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
Tuesday, December 13, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Sunday, December 18, 2016EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Sunday, December 18, 2016COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Sunday, December 18, 2016EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, December 18, 2016NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Sunday, May 21, 2017TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, June 14, 2017ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, June 28, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 24, 2017NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Friday, June 30, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, June 30, 2017NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, June 30, 2017EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Friday, June 30, 2017EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, July 27, 2017APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, August 2, 2017AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, August 9, 2017NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 29, 2017PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 29, 2017OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 24, 2019SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Tuesday, April 24, 2018SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 24, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, April 24, 2018SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, April 26, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 23, 2018SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 23, 2018SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, October 23, 2018SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, October 25, 2018NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 24, 2019SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 24, 2019SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, April 26, 2019NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED
Thursday, October 24, 2019TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, October 24, 2019USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, November 6, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
Thursday, November 7, 2019STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, December 5, 2019ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, December 6, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 7, 2020REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, August 1, 2024NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, May 14, 2025POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Wednesday, May 14, 2025TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Wednesday, May 14, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 7, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, January 7, 2025COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Thursday, January 16, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED