USPTO serial 98902568
KC FORCE
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Status 730Notice of Allowance
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- —
- Examiner
- THOMAS, JULIE
- Law office
- INTENT TO USE SECTION
What this means
The USPTO has issued a Notice of Allowance. To complete registration you generally need to file a Statement of Use or an extension request before the deadline.
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Owner
Wilmington, DE, US
Wilmington, DE, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Andrea M. Porterfield
Andrea M. Porterfield Polsinelli PCPO Box 140310Kansas City, MO 64114-0310United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | magnets; cell phone cases; cell phone straps, sunglasses, USB cables, cell phone battery chargers | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | Printed posters; decals; bumper stickers; stickers; paper banners; paper flags; photographic prints; printed event programs; printed entry tickets; printed brochures about basketball; printed magazines in the field of basketball; printed sports trading cards; printed paper signs; printed media guides for basketball; printed souvenir programs concerning basketball; printed event admission tickets; printed calendars; printed coloring books | ACTIVE | — |
| 021 | Drinking bottles for sports; plastic water bottles sold empty; aluminum water bottles sold empty; reusable stainless steel water bottles sold empty; cups; plastic cups; insulating sleeve holder for beverage cups; foam beverage can holders being sleeves; bottle openers; travel mugs, drinkware; mugs; drinking glasses ; tumblers for use as drinking glasses; shot glasses; decanters | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | Clothing, namely, jerseys, t-shirts, long-sleeved t-shirts, short-sleeved t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, footwear, shoes, sneakers, polo shirts, sweatpants, pants, tank tops, pajamas, sweaters, warm-up suits, warm-up pants, warm-up tops, shooting shirts, head bands, wrist bands, cheerleading dresses and uniforms; headwear, namely hats, caps, visors and beanies; scarves; outerwear, namely rain coats, jackets, parkas, and ponchos; socks; gloves; mittens | ACTIVE | — |
| 028 | Bags specially adapted for sports equipment, namely, basketball bags; toy foam novelty items, namely, foam fingers and hands; toys, games, and playthings, namely, bendable modeled plastic toy figurines, plush toy animals and toy basketballs; sporting goods, namely,bags specially adapted for basketballs; basketballs; Christmas tree ornaments; manipulative puzzles | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | Entertainment in the nature of professional basketball games, matches, and competitions; Entertainment services, namely, organizing, conducting and staging professional basketball games, matches, competitions, and exhibitions; production of television programs in the field of basketball games and competitions; entertainment services, namely, a continuing video program about basketball delivered via the Internet; providing sports news and information in the field of basketball via the Internet and social media; Providing online newsletters in the field of basketball via e-mail; Entertainment services, namely, providing podcasts in the field of basketball; providing sports news and information in the field of basketball; providing a website featuring news and information in the field of basketball; providing online non-downloadable electronic publications, namely, news articles in the field of basketball; basketball camps; Entertainment services, namely, basketball sporting events and sporting exhibitions featuring basketball and skills relating to basketball; personal appearances by a sports personality for entertainment purposes; production of radio programs; arranging and conducting of colloquiums, conferences, congresses, seminars, symposiums and training workshops in the field of basketball; arranging and conducting courses of instruction in the field of basketball; arranging and conducting lectures and seminars for educational, entertainment, coaching and training purposes in the field of basketball and skills relating to basketball; arranging and conducting educational demonstrations in the field of basketball; arranging and conducting sports and training events in the field of basketball and skills relating to basketball; practical training in the field of basketball and skills relating to basketball; providing educational information via the internet in the fields of basketball, coaching basketball, and refereeing basketball; educational services in the nature of basketball academies | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jul 27, 2026 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The 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. |
| Feb 17, 2026 | NOAM | NOA E-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. |
| Dec 23, 2025 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 23, 2025 | 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. |
| Dec 17, 2025 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 24, 2025 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 30, 2025 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 10, 2025 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 9, 2025 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 9, 2025 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| May 30, 2025 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| May 30, 2025 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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. |
| May 30, 2025 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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. |
| May 30, 2025 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 27, 2025 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |