NA89
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
07/12/2025
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Official data from USPTO
CHARLOTTE HORNETS
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Active USPTO registrationType: CombinedOffice: United States
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USPTO status
Active USPTO registration
Case type
Application and registration
Recorded events
44
Latest update
08/05/2025
Trademark type
Combined
Nice classes
9
Filing date
12/20/2013
Registration date
02/09/2016
Expiration date
-
Complete case details
Structured fields from the responsible authority and the official record.
Status date
07/12/2025
Last transaction
08/05/2025
Responsible office
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Status code
800
Official register
Principal Register
Filing basis
Intent to use
First use anywhere
2014-06-00
First use in commerce
2014-06-00
Drawing code
3
Owner type
16
Owner location
CHARLOTTE, NC
Examiner
MONINGHOFF, KIM
Current location
PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
Mark description
The mark consists of the words "CHARLOTTE HORNETS" appearing in a stylized font along with a stylized design of a hornet with a basketball forming part of its body.
Holders and representatives
Holders
HORNETS BASKETBALL, LLC
Bobcats Basketball, LLC
Representatives
Anil V. George NBA PROPERTIES, INC.
Technical classification
Nice Classes
Class 9
Vienna Codes
No Vienna codes available.
Goods and services
Class 9
Audio recordings and video recordings featuring entertainment and information in the field of basketball; audio discsvideo discscomputer laser discspre-recorded audio and video cassettespre-recorded audio and video tapespre-recorded compact discspre-recorded computer laser discsall featuring entertainment and information related to basketball; computer accessoriesblank flash drivescomputer standsmouse padsmicedisc casescomputer carry-on caseskeyboard wrist padsall related to basketball; computer programs for viewing informationstatistics and trivia about basketball; computer softwarescreen savers featuring basketball themescomputer software to access and view computer wallpapercomputer browsers; computer game software; video game software and video game cartridges; wireless telephones; radiostelephonescell phone accessoriesface plates and cell phone covers; video monitors; computer monitors; binoculars; sunglasses; eyeglass frames; eyewear straps and chains; eyeglass and sunglass cases; magnets; disposable cameras; credit cards and pre-paid telephone calling cards magnetically encoded; downloadable video recordings and audio recordings in the field of basketball provided over the internet; downloadable computer software for viewing databases of informationstatistical informationtriviapolling informationinteractive polling in the field of basketball provided over the internet; downloadable computer game software; downloadable video game programsinteractive video games and trivia game software provided over the internet; downloadable computer software for use as screensaverswallpaperbrowsersover the internet; downloadable computer software for use in designing plastic film computer skins to protect computer monitorsfor use in creating avatars for playing games and for use in remotely manipulating computer cursors over the Internet; downloadable electronic publications in the nature of magazinesnewsletterscoloring booksgame schedules all in the field of basketball provided over the internet ; downloadable catalogs provided over the internet featuring an array of basketball-themed products; downloadable greeting cards provided over the internet
Publications
History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.
44 publications found
RNL1
REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
07/12/2025
89AG
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
07/12/2025
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
07/12/2025
E89R
TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
02/10/2025
REM2
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
02/09/2025
NA85
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
06/22/2021
C15A
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
06/22/2021
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
06/21/2021
E815
TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
02/10/2021
REM1
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
02/09/2021
R.PR
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
02/09/2016
SUNA
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED
01/06/2016
CNPR
ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
01/05/2016
SUPC
STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
01/04/2016
AITU
CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
12/21/2015
IUAF
USE AMENDMENT FILED
11/20/2015
EISU
TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
11/20/2015
NOAM
NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
07/07/2015
NPUB
OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
05/12/2015
PUBO
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
05/12/2015
NONP
NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
04/22/2015
PREV
LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
04/07/2015
CNSA
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
04/02/2015
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
04/02/2015
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
04/02/2015
ASCK
ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
04/01/2015
ALIE
ASSIGNED TO LIE
04/01/2015
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
03/26/2015
ASCK
ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
03/04/2015
ASGN
AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
11/05/2014
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
10/01/2014
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
10/01/2014
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
10/01/2014
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
09/23/2014
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
09/22/2014
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
09/22/2014
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
03/30/2014
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
03/30/2014
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
03/30/2014
DOCK
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
03/27/2014
MDSC
NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
01/09/2014
NWOS
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
01/08/2014
NWAP
NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
12/24/2013
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