Drawing for MLP

USPTO serial 97208621

MLP

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Reg. 8503411Status 700Registered
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Oct 13, 2026
Examiner
SHEN, DANIEL HOWE
Law office
PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION

What this means

Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six. Calendar Section 8 between years five and six, and consider trademark monitoring.

Status 700: Status 700 means the trademark is registered and active on the Principal Register. You have nationwide rights for the listed goods and services and may use ®. Section 8 maintenance is due between years five and six.

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Owner

Attorney of record

The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.

Thomas G. Varnum

Thomas G. Varnum Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP115 N 3rd Street, Suite 301Wilmington, NC 28401United States

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
025Apparel, namely, t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, polo shirts, long-sleeved shirts, shirts, shorts, skirts, socks, and wristbands; headwear, namely, hats; all of the foregoing not relating to sports except racket sports and paddle sports or to a sports team, league, mascot, stadium or event except those relating to racket sports and paddle sportsACTIVE—
028Sports equipment in the field of a court-type sports game with a net, paddles, and balls, paddle sports, and racket sports, namely, paddles and sports bags; all of the foregoing not relating to sports except racket sports and paddle sports or to a sports team, league, mascot, stadium or event except those relating to racket sports and paddle sportsACTIVE—
041Organizing, arranging, and conducting of events and competitions in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; organizing and conducting of athletic competitions and games in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; encouraging participation in racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls by establishing rules and providing governance for games, events, and competitions; providing sports information, namely, information regarding rules, organization of tournaments and other competitions, events and exhibitions in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; providing a web site that provides league player statistics and team information in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; providing a website featuring information in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; providing a website featuring non-downloadable videos in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; entertainment services in the nature of professional athletes participating and competing in racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; rental of outdoor recreational facilities for playing racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; entertainment services, namely, organizing and conducting competitions in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls, rendered live and recorded for the purpose of distribution through broadcast media; coaching in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; sports training services in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; instruction in the nature of clinics in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; conducting games and exhibitions for educational and entertainment purposes, in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls; providing sports and entertainment information in the field of racket sports, paddle sports, and a court-type sports game with a net, paddles and balls, via the internet, cable, satellite, television, radio or other forms of transmission media; all of the foregoing not relating to sports except racket sports and paddle sports or to a sports team, league, mascot, stadium or event except those relating to racket sports and paddle sportsACTIVE—

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Oct 13, 2026NRCCNOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED—
Oct 13, 2026R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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.
Sep 22, 2026SUNANOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED—
Sep 22, 2026CNPRALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED—
Jul 29, 2026SUPCSTATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE—
May 26, 2026IUAFUSE AMENDMENT FILED—
May 26, 2026EISUTEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVEDThe applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action.
Apr 2, 2026EXRANOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED—
Mar 31, 2026EX1GSOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED—
Mar 30, 2026EXT1SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED—
Mar 30, 2026EEXTSOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVEDThe applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use.
Jan 13, 2026TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Jan 13, 2026ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Jan 13, 2026REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Jan 13, 2026CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Jan 13, 2026COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Sep 30, 2025NOAMNOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANTA 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.
Jun 10, 2025NPUBOFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED—
Jun 10, 2025PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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.
Jun 4, 2025NONPNOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED—
May 12, 2025CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Apr 2, 2025TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Apr 2, 2025CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Apr 2, 2025ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
Mar 14, 2025ERSITEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED—
Dec 10, 2024RCSCREPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED—
Oct 30, 2024TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Oct 30, 2024CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Oct 30, 2024ERSITEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED—
Apr 24, 2024ASGNAUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP—
Jan 2, 2024RCSCREPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED—
May 4, 2023CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
May 4, 2023TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
May 4, 2023ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
May 4, 2023REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
May 4, 2023COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Apr 25, 2023RCSCREPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED—
Oct 18, 2022GNS3NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED—
Oct 18, 2022GNSLLETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED—
Oct 18, 2022CNSLSUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN—
Oct 18, 2022XAECEXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED—
Oct 18, 2022GNENNOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED—
Oct 18, 2022GNEAEXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED—
Oct 18, 2022CNEAEXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN—
Aug 26, 2022TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Aug 26, 2022CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Aug 26, 2022TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis 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.
Feb 28, 2022GNRNNOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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.
Feb 28, 2022GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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.
Feb 28, 2022CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION WRITTENA 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.
Feb 2, 2022DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Jan 14, 2022NWOSNEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED—
Jan 11, 2022NWAPNEW APPLICATION ENTERED—

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