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CHARLOTTE HORNETS

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Active USPTO registrationType: CombinedOffice: United States

Quick snapshot

CHARLOTTE HORNETS

ST13

US500000086150041

Class

18

Filing

86150041

Registration

4899006

Risk and opportunity diagnosis

Executive reading for naming, filing, and monitoring decisions.

USPTO status

Active USPTO registration

Case type

Application and registration

Recorded events

44

Latest update

08/05/2025

Trademark type

Combined

Nice classes

18

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 18

Vienna Codes

No Vienna codes available.

Goods and services

Class 18

Athletic bags; shoe bags for travel; overnight bags; umbrellas; backpacks; baby backpacks; knapsacks; duffel bags; tote bags; beach bags; beach tote bags; drawstring pouches; luggage; luggage tags; patio umbrellas; beach umbrellas; valises; attaché cases; billfolds; wallets; briefcases; canes; business card cases; book bags; all purpose sports bags; golf umbrellas; gym bags; purses; coin purses; fanny packs; waist packs; cosmetic cases sold empty; garment bags for travel; handbags; key cases; leather key chains; suitcases; toiletry cases sold empty ; trunks for traveling and rucksacks; pet clothing; pet leashes; and pet collars

Publications

History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.

44 publications found

NA89

NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED

07/12/2025

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

12/30/2015

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

07/28/2015

NPUB

OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED

06/02/2015

PUBO

PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION

06/02/2015

NONP

NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED

05/13/2015

PREV

LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED

04/27/2015

ALIE

ASSIGNED TO LIE

04/24/2015

ASCK

ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY

04/01/2015

CNSA

APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER

04/01/2015

TEME

TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED

03/26/2015

CRFA

CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE

03/26/2015

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

09/22/2014

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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