| Serial Number | 86743513 |
| Word Mark | WEST VIRGINIA BLACK BEARS |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, September 1, 2015 |
| Status | 701 - SECTION 8 - ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, November 21, 2023 |
| Registration Number | 5271762 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, August 22, 2017 |
| Mark Drawing | 3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, February 28, 2017 |
| Goods and Services | entertainment services, namely, baseball games, competitions, exhibitions, providing baseball game exhibitions, and organizing community sporting events rendered live and recorded for the purpose of distribution through broadcast media, namely, television, satellite and radio; information services, namely, providing information in the field of sports, entertainment and related topics, namely, sports celebrity biographical profiles; [ educational services in the nature of baseball skills programs in the nature of live baseball camps and clinics to develop batting, pitching and catching skills; entertainment services, namely, production of programming broadcast via television, radio and a global computer network or a commercial on-line service; ] organizing community sporting events; [ providing facilities for sports tournaments and competitions relating to baseball; organizing and conducting fantasy sports leagues, sports contests and sweepstakes; fan clubs; ] providing on-line newsletters in the field of baseball [ ; providing facilities for sports events, tournaments, competitions, and exhibitions, and facilities for sports entertainment ] |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a representation of the head and neck of bear in profile, positioned in front of a representation of a mountain range. A baseball rises from behind the mountain range, imitating the sun or the moon. The image is contained within two circles. "WEST VIRGINIA" appears in the upper portion of the inner circle. "BLACK BEARS", in script, is superimposed against what would be the lower portion of the circles.sed against what would be the lower portion of the circles. |
| Goods and Services | toys and sporting goods, namely, stuffed toys, plush toys, [ soft sculpture foam toys, foam novelty items, namely, foam fingers, balloons, checker sets, board games, dart boards and dart board accessories, namely, darts, dart shafts and dart flights, toy cars and trucks, toy mobiles, jigsaw and manipulative puzzles, yo-yos, toy banks, toy figures, toy vehicles, ] dolls, [ and doll accessories, bobblehead dolls, inflatable baseball bats; amusement products, namely, inflatable balls; decorative wind socks, miniature baseball bats; toy miniatures, namely, mini batting helmet replicas, miniature toy baseballs, ] miniature mascot dolls, [ and miniature baseball gloves; ] baseballs [, plastic holders specially designed to hold commemorative baseballs, autographed baseballs, footballs, playground balls, rubber action balls, golf balls, golf club head covers, golf club bags, billiard accessories, namely, cues, baseball bats, catchers' masks, inflatable toys, costume masks ] |
| Goods and Services | paper goods and printed matter, namely, [ autograph books, binders, bookmarks, bumper stickers, calendars, decals, ] event programs, namely, printed baseball game programs, [ merchandise bags, newsletters in the field of baseball, notepads, printed sports schedule cards, posters, printed game tickets for sporting events; ] printed guides in the field of baseball, reference books in the field of baseball, [ score books, score cards, score sheets, stationery, stickers, ] trading cards, books featuring baseball, [ brochures and pamphlets featuring baseball, writing pads, note paper, notebooks, stationery-type portfolios, ] baseball card albums, [ greeting cards, collectible stamps, commemorative stamp sheets, paper gift and party bags, mounted and unmounted photographs, photograph albums, lithographs, plastic baseball card holders, paperweights, ] pens, pencils, [ art pictures, art prints, pictures, ] printed sports programs [, and postcards ] |
| Goods and Services | Jewelry, namely, [ bracelets, charms, earrings, necklaces, pendants, watches, chains, rings, costume jewelry, rubber or silicone bracelets and wristbands in the nature of bracelets, medallions, ] ornamental metal novelty pins, lapel pins [, cuff links, key chains of precious metal, key rings of precious metal, and non-monetary coins of precious metal ] |
| Goods and Services | clothing, namely, [ pajamas, nightshirts, ] t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, [ wind resistant jackets, jackets, pants, shorts, ] jerseys, athletic uniforms, [ jogging suits, warm-up suits, socks, ] shirts, [ hosiery, ] golf shirts, polo shirts, [ sweat pants, ] sweat shirts, t-shirts, [ sweaters, neckties, robes, ] hats, caps [, ties, headbands, aprons, berets, bandanas, wristbands, visors, pullovers, rain coats, and rain wear ] |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Disclaimer with Predetermined Text | "WEST VIRGINIA" |
| International Class | 014 - 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 Codes | 002, 027, 028, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 4, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 014 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2015 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2015 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 4, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2015 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2015 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Friday, September 4, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, April 4, 2015 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2015 |
| 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 | Friday, September 4, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2015 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2015 |
| 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 | Friday, September 4, 2015 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2015 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Wednesday, April 1, 2015 |
| Party Name | WEST VIRGINIA BLACK BEARS BASEBALL, INC. |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14213 |
| Party Name | WEST VIRGINIA BLACK BEARS BASEBALL, INC. |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Party Name | WEST VIRGINIA BLACK BEARS BASEBALL, INC. |
| Party Type | 11 - New Owner Before Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14221 |
| Party Name | Blackbears Baseball, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Buffalo, NY 14221 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS |
| Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, July 25, 2023 | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, November 9, 2022 | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED |
| Monday, August 22, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, August 22, 2017 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 18, 2017 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED |
| Monday, July 17, 2017 | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED |
| Saturday, July 15, 2017 | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE |
| Thursday, June 15, 2017 | USE AMENDMENT FILED |
| Thursday, July 13, 2017 | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL |
| Thursday, June 15, 2017 | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, April 25, 2017 | NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2017 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 28, 2017 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Wednesday, February 8, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 24, 2017 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2017 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, January 10, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Monday, January 9, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Thursday, December 29, 2016 | SUSPENSION CHECKED ¿ TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION |
| Thursday, June 16, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 16, 2016 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 16, 2016 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 15, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, June 11, 2016 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Monday, June 6, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2015 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, December 15, 2015 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Saturday, September 5, 2015 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Friday, September 4, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Friday, September 4, 2015 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |