Application

Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. PTO Form 1478 (Rev 09/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2018)

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Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. PTO Form 1478 (Rev 09/2006)

OMB No. 0651-0009 (Exp 02/28/2018)

Trademark/Service Mark Application, Principal Register

Serial Number: 86902143

Filing Date: 02/09/2016

To the Commissioner for Trademarks:

MARK: 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF BASKETBALL 1891 2016 JAMES NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME SPRINGFIELD MASS (stylized and/or with design, see below )


The literal element of the mark consists of 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF BASKETBALL 1891 2016 JAMES NAISMITH BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME SPRINGFIELD MASS.
The applicant is not claiming color as a feature of the mark. The mark consists of a circular shape with an outer perimeter containing the words "125TH ANNIVERSARY" on top and the words "OF BASKETBALL" on the bottom with a star before "OF" and a star after "BASKETBALL"; in the center of the circle, to the left with "1891" and to the right "2016"; and a smaller concentric circle inside is the words "BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME" and a basketball image and the words "JAMES NAISMITH" on the top and "SPRINGFIELD, MASS." on the bottom.
The applicant, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Inc., a corporation of Massachusetts, having an address of
      1000 Hall of Fame Avenue
      Springfield, Massachusetts 01105
      United States

requests registration of the trademark/service mark identified above in the United States Patent and Trademark Office on the Principal Register established by the Act of July 5, 1946 (15 U.S.C. Section 1051 et seq.), as amended, for the following:

       International Class 041:  educational and entertainment services, namely, a basketball museum and library; basketball games; basketball contests and enshrinement ceremonies
Intent to Use: The applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the identified goods/services.



Claim of Active Prior Registration(s)
The applicant claims ownership of active prior U.S. Registration Number(s) 3043191 and 2561614.

The applicant's current Attorney Information:
      Deborah A. Basile of Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C.
      Suite 1900
      One Monarch Place, 1414 Main Street
      Springfield, Massachusetts 01144-1900
      United States
      413-733-3111(phone)
      413-734-3910(fax)
The attorney docket/reference number is 069007-3.

The applicant's current Correspondence Information:

Deborah A. Basile

Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury & Murphy, P.C.

Suite 1900       One Monarch Place, 1414 Main Street

Springfield, Massachusetts 01144-1900

413-733-3111(phone)

413-734-3910(fax)

A fee payment in the amount of $325 has been submitted with the application, representing payment for 1 class(es).

Declaration

The signatory believes that: if the applicant is filing the application under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(a), the applicant is the owner of the trademark/service mark sought to be registered; the applicant is using the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; the specimen(s) shows the mark as used on or in connection with the goods/services in the application; and/or if the applicant filed an application under 15 U.S.C. § 1051(b), § 1126(d), and/or § 1126(e), the applicant is entitled to use the mark in commerce; the applicant has a bona fide intention, and is entitled, to use the mark in commerce on or in connection with the goods/services in the application. The signatory believes that to the best of the signatory's knowledge and belief, no other persons, except, if applicable, concurrent users, have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive. The signatory being warned that willful false statements and the like are punishable by fine or imprisonment, or both, under 18 U.S.C. § 1001, and that such willful false statements and the like may jeopardize the validity of the application or any registration resulting therefrom, declares that all statements made of his/her own knowledge are true and all statements made on information and belief are believed to be true.

Declaration Signature

Signature: Not Provided    Date: Not Provided
Signatory's Name: Mr. John Doleva
Signatory's Position: President & CEO
RAM Sale Number: 86902143
RAM Accounting Date: 02/10/2016

Serial Number: 86902143
Internet Transmission Date: Tue Feb 09 14:14:50 EST 2016
TEAS Stamp: USPTO/BAS-XX.XXX.XXX.XXX-201602091414506
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