V RUGBY'S GREATEST RIVALRY Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, November 3, 2025, a trademark application was filed for V RUGBY'S GREATEST RIVALRY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the V RUGBY'S GREATEST RIVALRY trademark a serial number of 99477115. The federal status of this trademark filing is PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE as of Monday, May 25, 2026. This trademark is owned by South African Rugby Union. The V RUGBY'S GREATEST RIVALRY trademark is filed in the Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Communication Services, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:
Toy figures; Dolls and dolls' clothing; Playsets for dolls; Toy building blocks; Toy vehicles; Plush toys; Playing cards; Card games; Board games; Jigsaw puzzles; Inflatable toys; Beach balls; Kites; Yo-yos; Spinning tops; Electronic games other than those adapted for use with television receivers only; Balls for games; Hockey pucks; Roller skates; Skateboards; Badminton sets; Golf balls; Golf gloves; Golf ball markers; Fishing tackle; Bags specially adapted for sports equipment; Sporting goods and equipment for speed training, namely, rings, cones, speed ladders, coaching sticks, training arches, ankle bands, resistance chutes, hurdles; Shoulder pads for athletic use; Chest protectors for athletic use; Arm guards for athletic use; Shin guards for athletic use; Kicking tees
Organizing community sporting and cultural events; Organization, arranging and conducting of sports competitions; Sport camp services; Sports training services; Providing classes, workshops, seminars and camps in the field of rugby; Coaching in the field of sports; Fan clubs; Production of radio and television programs; Distribution of radio programs for others; Distribution of television programs for others; Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of rugby; Providing online non-downloadable visual and audio recordings featuring rugby; Providing online non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, magazines and periodicals in the field of rugby; Providing sports facilities; Providing facilities for sports tournaments; Ticket reservation and booking services for entertainment, sporting and cultural events; Multimedia publishing of books, magazines, journals, software, games, music, and electronic publications
Clothing, namely, sports jerseys, pants, shorts, shirts, socks, skirts, tracksuits, sports jackets, fleece jackets, raincoats, rain jackets, sweatsuits, sweaters, sweatpants, T-shirts, polo shirts, rain pants, underwear, vests, hooded sweatshirts, aprons, gloves being clothing, mittens, bibs, not of paper, pajamas, suits, swimsuits, hats, scarves, neckties, beanies, dressing gowns; Footwear; Headwear
Broadcasting of television programmes; Broadcasting of cable television programmes; Broadcasting of radio programmes; Broadcasting of programmes via the internet; Streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a global computer network; Audio and video broadcasting services over the Internet; Subscription television broadcasting services; Video-on-demand transmission services; Electronic bulletin board services; Providing on-line chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the field of rugby; Providing access to telecommunication networks; Providing access to databases
General Information
| Serial Number | 99477115 |
| Word Mark | V RUGBY'S GREATEST RIVALRY |
| Filing Date | Monday, November 3, 2025 |
| Status | 681 - PUBLICATION/ISSUE REVIEW COMPLETE |
| Status Date | Monday, May 25, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 5 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
Trademark Statements
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Goods and Services | Toy figures; Dolls and dolls' clothing; Playsets for dolls; Toy building blocks; Toy vehicles; Plush toys; Playing cards; Card games; Board games; Jigsaw puzzles; Inflatable toys; Beach balls; Kites; Yo-yos; Spinning tops; Electronic games other than those adapted for use with television receivers only; Balls for games; Hockey pucks; Roller skates; Skateboards; Badminton sets; Golf balls; Golf gloves; Golf ball markers; Fishing tackle; Bags specially adapted for sports equipment; Sporting goods and equipment for speed training, namely, rings, cones, speed ladders, coaching sticks, training arches, ankle bands, resistance chutes, hurdles; Shoulder pads for athletic use; Chest protectors for athletic use; Arm guards for athletic use; Shin guards for athletic use; Kicking tees |
| Pseudo Mark | V RUGBYS GREATEST RIVALRY |
| Goods and Services | Organizing community sporting and cultural events; Organization, arranging and conducting of sports competitions; Sport camp services; Sports training services; Providing classes, workshops, seminars and camps in the field of rugby; Coaching in the field of sports; Fan clubs; Production of radio and television programs; Distribution of radio programs for others; Distribution of television programs for others; Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of rugby; Providing online non-downloadable visual and audio recordings featuring rugby; Providing online non-downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books, magazines and periodicals in the field of rugby; Providing sports facilities; Providing facilities for sports tournaments; Ticket reservation and booking services for entertainment, sporting and cultural events; Multimedia publishing of books, magazines, journals, software, games, music, and electronic publications |
| Goods and Services | Clothing, namely, sports jerseys, pants, shorts, shirts, socks, skirts, tracksuits, sports jackets, fleece jackets, raincoats, rain jackets, sweatsuits, sweaters, sweatpants, T-shirts, polo shirts, rain pants, underwear, vests, hooded sweatshirts, aprons, gloves being clothing, mittens, bibs, not of paper, pajamas, suits, swimsuits, hats, scarves, neckties, beanies, dressing gowns; Footwear; Headwear |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of stacked wording "RUGBY'S GREATEST RIVALRY" to the left of which is letter "V". |
| Goods and Services | Broadcasting of television programmes; Broadcasting of cable television programmes; Broadcasting of radio programmes; Broadcasting of programmes via the internet; Streaming of audio, visual and audiovisual material via a global computer network; Audio and video broadcasting services over the Internet; Subscription television broadcasting services; Video-on-demand transmission services; Electronic bulletin board services; Providing on-line chat rooms and electronic bulletin boards for transmission of messages among users in the field of rugby; Providing access to telecommunication networks; Providing access to databases |
Classification Information
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, November 3, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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 | Monday, November 3, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 104 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, November 3, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, November 3, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | New Zealand Rugby Union Incorporated |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Wellington 6011
NZ |
| Party Name | South African Rugby Union |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Cape Town 7500
ZA |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, November 3, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, November 3, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Thursday, March 12, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Tuesday, March 17, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, March 25, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Thursday, April 16, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, April 17, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Sunday, May 17, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
