WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 28, 1999, a trademark application was filed for WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS trademark a serial number of 75763913. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, March 8, 2024. This trademark is owned by Board of Trustees of Western Michigan University, The. The WESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Education & Entertainment Services categories with the following description:

Entertainment services, namely, conducting collegiate athletic exhibitions and games

[ Leather key fobs and ] backpacks

Metal license plates, metal key rings, and metal money clips

Athletic equipment, namely, golf bags, golf balls, golf club covers, hockey pucks, [ basketballs, ] footballs, [yo-yos, flying discs] and Christmas tree ornaments

Paper folders, bumper stickers,[ paper napkins,] [ pens, pencils, ] decals, [ playing cards, ] date books, [address books, appointment books, calendar planners, academic planners,] folders, wire bound spiral notebooks, stickers [and post cards]

[ Lapel pins, ] tie tacks, [tie bars,] charms, clocks, and precious metal money clips

Adult clothing, namely, baseball caps, [football jerseys, hockey jerseys,] jackets, t-shirts, long-sleeve t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew-neck sweatshirts, knitwear, hats, shorts, golf shirts [ and ponchos; ] children's clothing, namely, hats, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew-neck sweatshirts, jackets and t-shirts

Cloth flags, cloth car flags, cloth pennants and bed blankets; golf towels

Mugs, coffee mugs, beverage glassware, plastic ware, namely all purpose portable household containers, beer glasses, insulated portable beverage coolers and plastic squeeze sports bottles sold empty

[Plastic flags,] stadium seat cushions, furniture, namely, [ pillows, ] chairs [ and mirrors ]
western michigan broncos

General Information


Serial Number75763913
Word MarkWESTERN MICHIGAN BRONCOS
Filing DateWednesday, July 28, 1999
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, March 8, 2024
Registration Number2754751
Registration DateTuesday, August 26, 2003
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 22, 2002

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEntertainment services, namely, conducting collegiate athletic exhibitions and games
Goods and Services[ Leather key fobs and ] backpacks
Goods and ServicesMetal license plates, metal key rings, and metal money clips
Goods and ServicesAthletic equipment, namely, golf bags, golf balls, golf club covers, hockey pucks, [ basketballs, ] footballs, [yo-yos, flying discs] and Christmas tree ornaments
Goods and ServicesPaper folders, bumper stickers,[ paper napkins,] [ pens, pencils, ] decals, [ playing cards, ] date books, [address books, appointment books, calendar planners, academic planners,] folders, wire bound spiral notebooks, stickers [and post cards]
Goods and Services[ Lapel pins, ] tie tacks, [tie bars,] charms, clocks, and precious metal money clips
Goods and ServicesAdult clothing, namely, baseball caps, [football jerseys, hockey jerseys,] jackets, t-shirts, long-sleeve t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew-neck sweatshirts, knitwear, hats, shorts, golf shirts [ and ponchos; ] children's clothing, namely, hats, sweatshirts, hooded sweatshirts, crew-neck sweatshirts, jackets and t-shirts
Goods and ServicesCloth flags, cloth car flags, cloth pennants and bed blankets; golf towels
Goods and ServicesMugs, coffee mugs, beverage glassware, plastic ware, namely all purpose portable household containers, beer glasses, insulated portable beverage coolers and plastic squeeze sports bottles sold empty
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"WESTERN MICHIGAN"
Goods and Services[Plastic flags,] stadium seat cushions, furniture, namely, [ pillows, ] chairs [ and mirrors ]
Lining/Stippling StatementThe mark shown in the drawing is lined to designate gold and brown. Color is a feature of the mark.

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2024
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 1998

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2024
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 1998

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2024
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 9, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 9, 1998

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2024
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 1998

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2024
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 1998

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2024
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 1998

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2024
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 9, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 9, 1998

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2024
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 9, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 9, 1998

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2024
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, December 31, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, December 31, 1998

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 8, 2024
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, April 9, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, April 9, 1998

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBoard of Trustees of Western Michigan University, The
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressKalamazoo, MI 490085423

Party NameBoard of Trustees of Western Michigan University, The
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressKalamazoo, MI 490083899

Party NameBoard of Trustees of Western Michigan University, The
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressKalamazoo, MI 490083899

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 8, 2024CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Friday, August 26, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, August 8, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, August 8, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 16, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, August 16, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, August 16, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Wednesday, July 31, 2013REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Friday, August 16, 2013CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, July 31, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, May 11, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, May 4, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, July 5, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, August 26, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, December 9, 2002EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 22, 2002PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, October 2, 2002NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, August 6, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, March 6, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 16, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, January 8, 2001CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, October 4, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, April 6, 2000FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Saturday, February 5, 2000CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, November 10, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, November 4, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER