USPTO serial 75981305
MLB PLAYERS CHOICE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 26, 2002
- Examiner
- TOLPIN, BRETT
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
New York, NY, US
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
New York, NY, US
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MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS ASSOCIATION
New York, NY, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Lori J. Shyavitz, Esq.
Lori J. Shyavitz, Esq. McCarter & English, LLP265 Franklin StreetBoston, MA 02110-3113United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Trading cards, stickers, posters, decals, [ post cards, ] calendars, mounted and unmounted photos, [ book covers, ] paper pennants [, stationery-type portfolios, magazines in the field of sports and sports trading cards ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | T-shirts, sweatshirts, [ shorts, ] jerseys, caps, hats and sport shirts | ACTIVE | Feb 14, 1997 |
| 028 | Baseballs, video game cartridges, computer game programs, [ board games, ] actions figures, dolls, stuffed toys [, and hand held unit for playing video games ] | ACTIVE | Sep 9, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Mar 2, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 30, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 30, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 30, 2023 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Mar 27, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 25, 2023 | PC.D | PETITION TO DIRECTOR DISMISSED | — |
| Mar 8, 2023 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Sep 26, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 26, 2022 | TPDR | TEAS PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 26, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 27, 2016 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 27, 2016 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 30, 2016 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Oct 30, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 11, 2012 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2012 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Oct 11, 2012 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Oct 11, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 26, 2012 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 18, 2012 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Sep 18, 2012 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 24, 2009 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 22, 2008 | MDSM | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Apr 8, 2008 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 20, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 13, 2008 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 17, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Aug 18, 2003 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 17, 2003 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Oct 11, 2002 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Oct 11, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 26, 2002 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Jan 14, 2002 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 19, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 1, 2001 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Oct 31, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 27, 2001 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 17, 2001 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 31, 2001 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2001 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 20, 2001 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Sep 5, 2000 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 2000 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |
| Jul 7, 2000 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 5, 2000 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 3, 1999 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 15, 1999 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 10, 1999 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Jul 11, 1997 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jun 20, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 24, 1996 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Dec 10, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |