| Serial Number | 86454568 |
| Word Mark | WORLD RUGBY |
| Filing Date | Friday, November 14, 2014 |
| Status | 704 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED |
| Status Date | Monday, September 9, 2024 |
| Registration Number | 5248393 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 25, 2017 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 9, 2017 |
| Goods and Services | Education, namely, providing seminars, classes, conferences, workshops in the field of rugby, physical fitness, safety and nutrition; educational training in the field of rugby, physical fitness, safety and nutrition; entertainment in the nature of arranging, recording, organizing, production, conducting, booking and provision of sporting events, live and recorded sporting events [, musical performances, concerts, club entertainment services, cinematographic entertainment, theatre productions, festivals, live comedy stage shows, poetry readings and circus entertainment ] ; publication of books; publication of electronic books and journals on-line; multimedia publication of interactive educational and entertainment products in the nature of films and books, compact discs, DVDs, mini-discs, CD-ROMs; rental of interactive educational and entertainment products, namely, films and books, compact discs, DVDs, mini-discs and CD-ROMs; providing statistics and information on sports performances; providing a website containing information relating to the sport of rugby, including team information, player statistics and news; organization of sporting and cultural events and cultural activities; electronic games services, namely, providing computer games on line or by means of a global computer network including those accessible via wireless electronic communication devices; providing interactive multi-player computer games via the internet and electronic communication networks including those accessible via wireless electronic communication devices; multimedia publishing of computer game software and video games software; providing on-line computer games and competitions in the field of sports including those accessible via wireless electronic communication devices; provision and organization of computer game and electronic gaming competitions; [ gambling, betting and gaming services in the nature of casino gaming, raffles and lotteries provided on-line or over-the-counter; ] organization of draws in the nature of raffles and competitions to win tickets to sporting events; organization of draws and competitions to win tickets and prizes to sporting events in magazines and through Internet or wireless electronic communication network; organization of community and professional sporting competitions; organization of sporting events; organization of sporting competitions and sporting events in the field of rugby; entertainment services in the nature of organizing, arranging, and conducting rugby games, rugby competitions, rugby matches and tournaments, musical performances, concerts, club entertainment services, cinematographic entertainment, theatre productions, festivals, comedy stage shows, poetry reading and circus entertainment events; organizing sporting and cultural activities in the field of rugby; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes; arranging and conducting of conferences in the fields of sports and rugby education, culture, sports and entertainment; arranging and conducting of congresses in the fields of sports and rugby education, culture, sports and entertainment; seat booking services for sporting events; seat and ticket reservation services for entertainment and sporting events; timing of sporting events; video and audio recording of sporting events; video and audio recording of entertainment events; production and distribution of television programs for others; news and commentary of sporting events via radio and television; film production, other than advertising films; [ provision of cinema facilities for cinema screenings of pre-recorded and live sporting events and entertainment events; providing cinema facilities and hosting public and private viewings of sporting and entertainment events; ] provision of live and pre-recorded entertainment and sporting performances in the nature of sporting events; live and recorded sporting events [, musical performances, concerts, club entertainment performances, cinematographic entertainment, theatre productions, theatrical performances at festivals, comedy stage shows, poetry readings and circus entertainment performances] ; production of sporting events for radio, film and television; production of pre-recorded and real-time radio and television programs over the internet; [ lottery services in the nature of scratch card services; ] sport camp services; ticket agency services for entertainment events; on-line entertainment ticket agency services; [ translation and interpreter services; ] information relating to the foregoing including information provided via on-line databases, the internet; news syndication reporting services; written text news editing and publishing of newspapers; news syndication reporting for the broadcasting industry |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of an incomplete oval design with separated three panels with blue on top fading to green on the bottom. The panels are outlined in gray. Below the design is the wording "WORLD RUGBY" in black. |
| Goods and Services | [ Games and playthings, namely, action skill games; plastic models being toys; action figures, darts and flights, dart boards, card games, parlor games, billiard balls; models being toys; toy windsocks; party games, teddy bears; stuffed toy bears; stuffed animals; toy cars and trucks; puzzles; dolls, plush toys, toy banks; soap bubbles; bubble making wand and solution sets; poker chips; basketballs, golf balls, baseballs, footballs; balloons; tables for indoor football; board games; game cards; arcade games; video game machines for use with external television receivers or monitors; handheld units for playing electronic games; video gaming consoles for playing computer games; handheld units for playing electronic games other than those adapted for use with an external display screen or monitor; video games machines; coin operated video games; interactive educational games adapted for use with television receivers and/or monitors; ] articles for gymnastics and rugby sports training, namely, goal post bolsters, touch and in-goal flags, flag pole protectors, touch-judge flags, tackle bags, rucking shields, training hurdles, resistance sleds; sport articles and equipment, namely, knee guards and pads, shoulder guards and pads, elbow guards and pads, shin guards and pads all for athletic use; sports bags specially adapted for carrying sporting equipment; gloves for rugby and ball sports; sports balls; balls for games; rugby balls; rugby goals [ ; decorations for Christmas trees; toy robots; dolls and soft sculpture toys; stuffed dolls and animals; toy vehicles; puzzles; jigsaw puzzles; balloons; inflatable toys; toys for pets; playing cards; trading card games; scratch cards for playing lottery games; replica scale models of aircrafts; party favor hats; party hats made of paper or plastic; confetti; toy foam novelty items, namely, foam hands ] |
| Goods and Services | Telecommunication in the nature of transmission of information including web pages, computer programs and any other data via telecommunications networks; radio, television and cable television and satellite broadcasting; broadcasting of television programs and radio programs in the field of sporting events, [ concerts, ] entertainment [, cinematographic entertainment, theatre productions, festivals, comedy, poetry and circus entertainment ] ; broadcasting of pre-recorded, delayed and live content in the nature of television programs and radio programs in the field of sporting events, [ concerts, ] entertainment, [ cinematographic entertainment, theatre productions, festivals, comedy, poetry and circus entertainment ] on line or via means of a global computer network including content accessible via wireless electronic communication devices; musical audio and video broadcasting; sports television broadcasting; broadcasting via wireless application protocol; broadcasting via the Internet, or by other electronic means, including wireless electronic communication devices; streaming of video and audio material from the Internet; provision of internet access to music, video, audio-visual and visual material on-line and via wireless and global communication networks including content accessible via wireless electronic communication devices; providing radio and television broadcasting of pre-recorded and real-time radio and television coverage over the internet; digital music streaming by mobile phones; [ teletext services; telephone and ] telecommunication services; electronic mail services; provision of telecommunications access and links to computer databases and the Internet; transmission and broadcast of radio and television programs and content related to sports and sporting events; computer aided transmission of messages and images; electronic mail; transmission of messages, entertainment media content, data and images; facsimile services; cellular telephone communication services; electronic bulletin board services; message sending services via a website; providing access to databases; centralized computer telecommunications services, namely, providing multiple-user access to a global computer network; providing access to websites; [ provision of electronic transmission of to delete information relating to the timing of events, event locations, maps, driving and transport directions via websites; ] provision of internet access to content, websites, portals, social media, blogs including access via wireless electronic communication devices; consultancy, information and advisory services relating to all of the aforesaid services; [ providing long distance telephone and cell phone communication services through the use of phone cards or debit; ] transmission of news services; news agencies services for electronic transmission; all the foregoing services available from computer databases, the Internet, via wireless communication networks and via global communication networks |
| Goods and Services | [ Printed timetables; prints; bookbinding material; printed photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; paint brushes; ] printed instructional and teaching material in the field of rugby, physical fitness, sports training, safety and nutrition; [ plastic materials for packaging, namely, bags, film, bubble packs; printers' type; printing blocks; paper; cardboard; postcards, invitation cards; collectible trading cards; collectable rugby player's trading cards; sports trading cards; embroidery designs patterns, greeting cards, gift wrap paper; calendars, diaries, stickers, geographical maps, rubber stamps, printed postage stamps, desk accessories, namely, blotters, staplers, staples; printed commemorative, celebration and event stamp sheets; office hole-punchers, pencil holders, stands for writing implements; notepad holders; document holders; passport holders; copying paper; luminous paper; crepe paper, envelopes; themed pads of paper, blocks of paper; notebooks; note paper and pads; adhesive note paper; writing paper; pennants of paper; flags of paper; scribble pads; binder paper; folder paper; painting paper pads; coloring books; children's drawing and activity books; writing instruments; pens, ball-point pens; pens sold in sets; pen cases; boxes for pens; porous-point pens; coloring pens; rolling ball pens; pencils, coloring pencils; pencils sold in sets; decorations for pencils; pencil sharpeners; broad tip markers; posters, charts for displaying data about human height; ] printed programs, match programs and event programs in the field of sport; brochures, manuals and handbooks, magazines, poster magazines in the field of tournament provision, rugby, sports personalities, safety and nutrition, sports training, physical fitness; books in the field of tournament provision, rugby, physical fitness, sports training, rugby training clothing, rugby training equipment, sports personalities, safety and nutrition [, autograph books; address books; book markers; book covers; paper and plastic bags for packaging, paper and plastic shopping bags and carrier bags; paper tablecloths and tablemats; paper table linen; paper napkins; paper table runners; paper table cloths; paper coasters; paper placemats for beer glasses; paper labels; boxed tissue papers; tissue paper; paper handkerchiefs; binders; sleeves for protecting paper documents; ink, namely, drawing ink, writing ink and ink for writing instruments and ink refills; ink pads, rubber stamps; paint boxes; chalk; newspapers; journals, particularly dealing with athletes or sport events; printed schedules for recording sporting results; bound blank journals; correcting fluids for type; almanacs ] ; catalogues in the field of tournament provision rugby, physical fitness, sports training, rugby training clothing, rugby training equipment; [albums for coins, photographs, stamps; photograph albums; personal organizers; roadmaps; ] entry tickets; printed tickets; [ cheque books; ] pamphlets in the field of tournament provision, rugby, physical fitness, sports training, rugby training clothing, rugby training equipment, sports personalities, safety and nutrition [ ; comic strips; bumper stickers; sticker albums; advertising signs and banners made of paper or cardboard; decals; correction fluids for documents; rubber erasers; adhesive tape for stationery, dispensers for adhesive tape; paper clips; clip boards; drawing pins; ungraduated rulers; printed paper and cardboard cards for phone, travel and entertainment, check guarantee and debit cards not magnetically encoded; paper and cardboard non-magnetically encoded credit cards; non-magnetically encoded plastic credit cards; fine art prints; paper weights; towels of paper; make up removing towelettes made of paper; toilet paper; refuse bags of paper or cardboard; food storage wrappers; cardboard archiving boxes; lithographs; framed and unframed paintings ] |
| Goods and Services | [ Footwear, headwear; clothing, namely, shirts; sweatshirts; t-shirts, knitted shirts, pants and underwear; pullovers, sweaters; sleeveless pullovers; sports jerseys; sports over uniforms; sleeveless jerseys, dresses; skirts; swimming suits, bikinis, tracksuits; warm-up suits; shorts; uniforms; trousers; pants; jackets; sports jackets; track jackets; stadium jackets; rainwear; waterproof coats, tops and bottoms; coats; blazers; ties; neckties, scarves, headscarves, mufflers; tank tops; shawls; wrist bands; belts; braces, gloves; aprons; bibs not of paper; pajamas; socks and stockings; garters; underwear, underclothes, anti-sweat underclothes, underpants for men and women; shoes; toddler and infant play suits; slippers; sandals; caps; bonnets; visor caps; hats; head bands ] |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) green, blue, gray and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "WORLD RUGBY" |
| 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 | Friday, November 21, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 038 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| 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, November 21, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | B - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration |
| Class Status Date | Monday, September 9, 2024 |
| 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 | Friday, November 21, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| 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 | Friday, November 21, 2014 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| First Use In Commerce Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Name | WORLD RUGBY LIMITED |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DUBLIN 2 IE |
| Party Name | WORLD RUGBY LIMITED |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DUBLIN 2 IE |
| Party Name | WORLD RUGBY LIMITED |
| Party Type | 11 - New Owner Before Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | DUBLIN 2 IE |
| Party Name | IRFB SERVICES (IRELAND) LIMITED |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 99 - Other |
| Address | Dublin 2 IE |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Thursday, December 4, 2014 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, November 18, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Friday, November 21, 2014 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Saturday, November 22, 2014 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Saturday, December 6, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, June 8, 2015 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, December 6, 2014 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Saturday, December 6, 2014 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, June 8, 2015 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2015 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2015 | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, June 10, 2015 | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN |
| Thursday, December 10, 2015 | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN |
| Thursday, December 10, 2015 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, December 10, 2015 | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED |
| Friday, June 10, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED |
| Friday, June 10, 2016 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Saturday, June 11, 2016 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, June 16, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Thursday, June 16, 2016 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, June 16, 2016 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 28, 2016 | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED |
| Wednesday, August 3, 2016 | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP |
| Friday, December 16, 2016 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, January 13, 2017 | ASSIGNED TO LIE |
| Thursday, February 2, 2017 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2017 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Monday, January 23, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, January 18, 2017 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, February 14, 2017 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Thursday, February 23, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2017 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2017 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 22, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 23, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, February 23, 2017 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, February 23, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 23, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, April 19, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Friday, March 3, 2017 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Tuesday, March 21, 2017 | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY |
| Thursday, March 30, 2017 | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN |
| Thursday, March 30, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, March 30, 2017 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 30, 2017 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 30, 2017 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, March 30, 2017 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Saturday, April 1, 2017 | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED |
| Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED |
| Monday, February 26, 2024 | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL |
| Tuesday, May 9, 2017 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 9, 2017 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 25, 2017 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Monday, July 25, 2022 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED |
| Monday, September 9, 2024 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 |
| Tuesday, August 27, 2024 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED |