NA89
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
07/12/2025
Back to search
Official data from USPTO
CHARLOTTE HORNETS
Did you know this trademark is already registered in United States?
Before investing in name, identity, and promotion, validate collision risk and registration strategy to avoid wasting time and budget.
Active USPTO registrationType: CombinedOffice: United States
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
28
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" and "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 28
Vienna Codes
No Vienna codes available.
Goods and services
Class 28
Toysgames and sporting goodsbasketballsgolf ballsplayground ballssports ballsrubber action balls and foam action ballsplush balls for gamesplastic balls for gamesbasketball netsbasketball backboardsminiature basketball backboardspumps for inflating basketballs and needles therefore; golf clubs; golf bags; golf putters; golf accessoriesdivot repair toolsteesball markersgolf bag coversclub head coversgolf glovesgolf ball sleevesgolf putting greens; billiard cue racks; billiard balls; billiard ball racks; dart board cabinets; electronic basketball table top games; basketball table top games; basketball board games; action skill games; adult's and children's party games ; trivia information games and electronic video arcade game machines; basketball kit comprised of a net and whistle; dolls; decorative dolls; collectible dolls; toy action figures; bobblehead action figures; stuffed toys; plush toys; jigsaw puzzles; toy building blocks; Christmas tree ornaments and Christmas stockings; toy vehicles in the nature of carstruckstrains and vansall containing basketball themes; novelty foam toys in the shapes of fingers and trophies; toy trophies; playing cards; card games; toy noisemakers; pet toys; beach toysbeach ballsinflatable ballstoy pailstoy shovelssand toys; sand box toys; water-squirting toys; pool accessoriesswim floatspool floatstoy water raftsfoam floatsswim ringspool ringsfoam ringsbody boardssurf boardsswim finssurf finsarm floats and water wing swim aidsall for recreational use; volleyball game kits comprised of ballnetsidelines and whistlewater polo game kits comprised of ballnet and whistle; decorative cloth wind socks; video game machines for use with televisions; video game hand held controllers for use with console video gaming systems
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
06/23/2021
C15A
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
06/23/2021
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
06/22/2021
E815
TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
02/11/2021
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
12/29/2015
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
03/30/2015
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
03/30/2015
ERSI
TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
03/30/2015
ASCK
ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
03/04/2015
ASGN
AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
11/05/2014
GNS3
NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
10/01/2014
GNSL
LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
10/01/2014
CNSL
SUSPENSION LETTER 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
01/10/2014
NWOS
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
01/09/2014
NWAP
NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
12/24/2013
Continuous trademark protection
Get notified about every new filing that threatens CHARLOTTE HORNETS or your mark.
Professional 24-month watch service: we monitor USPTO for you and alert you in time to oppose — before conflicts become losses.