Colin Kaepernick Trademarks
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March 23, 2024
Colin Kaepernick was the 49ers quarterback from 2011 to 2016 but might be more well known for his civil rights activism that took away his NFL career. Kaepernick was born in 1987 and was drafted in 2011 as the 36th overall pick. He began and ended his NFL Career with the San Francisco 49ers, and while he did not have the opportunity to win a Superbowl with the team, he did set single game rushing yards by a quarterback.
Kaepernick began his political activism – through kneeling during the national anthem – to protest police brutality and racial inequality in the United States. The kneeling began in the 2016 season, after Kaepernick sat down during the anthem, and then learned from a Veteran that kneeling was a more appropriate protest. Naturally, the action was polarizing, and people as important as the President spoke out and declared that the NFL should “fire” players who choose to protest during the anthem.
Before all of this, however, while Kaepernick was known only for his athletic ability, he began building his brand. In 2013, he filed for “Kaepernicking” for shirts as well as his full name, “Colin Kaepernick” for more broad apparel. In 2014, he filed for a stylized CK7 logo (his initials and his jersey number).
Since his departure from the NFL, his trademarks have also gotten more political, and in 2018 he filed for #ImWithKap and I’m With Kap, for people to show their solidarity with his message. He also has most recently filed a stylized X, and oftentimes included the phrase “Kaepernick Publishing” with the X. He filed this as an intent to use application in 2020 and indicates that the mark will be used for publishing services that include information on social activism.
Beyond Kaepernick’s trademarks, his brand may be more well known now that his symbolic kneeling during the national anthem at the beginning of a sporting event has now expanded to the major leagues of soccer, basketball, baseball, and even ice hockey.
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IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Subscription book box service for children and families related to topics such as diversity, race, inclusion, social justice, identity formation, intellectual development, and social-emotional learning.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Subscription book box service for children and families related to topics such as diversity, race, inclusion, social justice, identity formation, intellectual development, and social-emotional learning.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Providing a website featuring information about promoting public awareness of social activism. FIRST USE: 20220808. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20220808.
IC 036. US 100 101 102. G & S Charitable fundraising services; Accepting and administering monetary charitable contributions; Providing a website featuring fundraising information about social-activism projects. FIRST USE: 20220808. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20220808.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Conducting workshops and seminars in self-empowerment and awareness; Providing classes, workshops, seminars and camps in the fields of education and activism; Providing a website featuring information about education; Publishing of e-books; Digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services. FIRST USE: 20220808. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20220808.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Providing a website featuring information about promoting public awareness of social activism. FIRST USE: 20220808. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20220808.
IC 036. US 100 101 102. G & S Charitable fundraising services; Accepting and administering monetary charitable contributions; Providing a website featuring fundraising information about social-activism projects. FIRST USE: 20220808. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20220808.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Providing classes, workshops, seminars and camps in the fields of education and activism; providing a website featuring information about education; publishing of e-books; digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services. FIRST USE: 20170401. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20170401.
IC 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052. G & S Body, hand, facial, bath lotions; body wash; Non-medicated toiletry preparations; Hair care preparations; Shampoo; Hair sprays and hair gels.
IC 004. US 001 006 015. G & S Candles.
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S Protective covers and cases for cell phones, laptops and portable media players; Headphones; Ear buds; Sunglasses; Phonograph records featuring music; Pre-recorded CDs featuring music, spoken word, speeches, poetry; DVDs featuring music, spoken word, speeches, poetry; Decorative vinyl records featuring music; Mouse pads.
IC 011. US 013 021 023 024 031 034. G & S Electric candles; Lamp shades; Electric night lights; Electric fans.
IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S Jewelry; Earrings; Necklaces; Key chains; Clocks; Watches.
IC 015. US 002 021 036. G & S Drums; Skins for drums.
IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S Notebooks; Note cards; Adhesive note papers; Stationery; Pencils; Pens; Markers; Stickers; Erasers; Binders; Books in the field of social justice, history, children's literature; Bookmarks; Posters; Coasters made of paper; Handkerchiefs of paper; Cardboard coasters; Educational publications.
IC 018. US 001 002 003 022 041. G & S Backpacks; All-purpose sport bags; Athletic bags; Tote bags; Coin purses; Wallets.
IC 019. US 001 012 033 050. G & S Figurines of stone, concrete, marble.
IC 020. US 002 013 022 025 032 050. G & S Hand fans; Pillows; Furniture; Mirrors.
IC 021. US 002 013 023 029 030 033 040 050. G & S Mugs; Plates; Bowls; Drinking glasses; Water bottles sold empty; Hair products, namely, hair picks for afros, brushes and combs; Compacts sold empty; Coasters, not of paper or textile; Serving trays.
IC 024. US 042 050. G & S Pillow cases; Bed blankets and blankets for outdoor use; Towels; Handkerchiefs of textile; Coasters of textile.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, shirts; T-shirts; Sweaters; Hoodies; Sweatshirts; Long-sleeve shirts; Jerseys; Pants; Jackets; Pajamas; Hats and caps being headwear; Headwear; Footwear; Sandals; Flip flops; Wrist bands as clothing.
IC 026. US 037 039 040 042 050. G & S Ornamental novelty buttons, pins and badges; Ornamental cloth novelty badges.
IC 027. US 019 020 037 042 050. G & S Door mats.
IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S Toys, namely, dolls, squeeze toys, construction toys, stuffed toy animals, playing cards and card games; Dolls; Bobblehead dolls; Modeled plastic toy figurines; Playing cards; Dominoes; Board games; Puzzles; Toy fidget spinners; Stress relief exercise balls; Wheels for toy vehicles.
IC 029. US 046. G & S Food products, namely, vegan meat substitutes.
IC 030. US 046. G & S Food products, namely, vegan cookies, vegan cakes, vegan cupcakes, vegan pies, vegan mayonnaise, vegetarian and vegan sandwiches; Food products, namely, cookies, rice-based snack food; Candy mints; Candies; Lollipops; Gummy candies.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Providing a website featuring information about promoting public awareness of social activism.
IC 036. US 100 101 102. G & S Charitable fundraising services; Accepting and administering monetary charitable contributions; Providing a website featuring fundraising information about social-activism projects.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Conducting workshops and seminars in self-empowerment and awareness; Providing classes, workshops, seminars and camps in the field of self-empowerment and awareness to properly interact with law enforcement; Providing classes, workshops, seminars and camps in the fields of education and activism; Providing classes, workshops, seminars and camps in the fields of financial literacy, higher education, physically fitness and health; Providing a website featuring information about education; Production of television shows and films; Publishing of books and magazines; Publishing of e-books; Music publishing services; Digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services.
IC 045. US 100 101. G & S Providing a website featuring information about self-empowerment and awareness; Legal support services.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, shirts; T-shirts; Sweaters; Hoodies; Sweatshirts; Long-sleeve shirts; Jerseys; Pants; Jackets; Pajamas; Hats and caps being headwear; Headwear; Footwear; Sandals; Flip flops; Wrist bands as clothing.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, shirts; T-shirts; Sweaters; Hoodies; Sweatshirts; Long-sleeve shirts; Jerseys; Pants; Jackets; Pajamas; Hats and caps being headwear; Headwear; Footwear; Sandals; Flip flops; Wrist bands as clothing.
IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S Bracelets.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Hats; Sweatshirts; T-shirts.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, shirts; jerseys; footwear. FIRST USE: 20200900. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20200900.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Publishing services, namely, digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services; Publishing of books and magazines; Publishing of e-books; Publishing of essays; Digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services; Providing a website featuring online, non-downloadable articles and educational materials containing information in the field of social activism; Providing a website featuring information about education. FIRST USE: 20200213. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20200213.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Publishing services, namely, digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services; Publishing of books and magazines; Publishing of e-books; Publishing of essays; Digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services; Providing a website featuring online, non-downloadable articles and educational materials containing information in the field of social activism; Providing a website featuring information about education. FIRST USE: 20200213. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20200213.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Publishing services, namely, digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services; Publishing of books and magazines; Publishing of e-books; Publishing of essays; Digital video, audio, and multimedia publishing services; Providing a website featuring online, non-downloadable articles and educational materials containing information in the field of social activism; Providing a website featuring information about education. FIRST USE: 20200213. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20200213.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S T-shirts; hoodies; sweatshirts; long-sleeve shirts. FIRST USE: 20200900. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20200900.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Shirts; T-shirts; hoodies; sweatshirts; long-sleeve shirts; hats and caps being headwear; Pants; jackets; jerseys; footwear. FIRST USE: 20180900. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20180900.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Shirts; T-shirts; hoodies; sweatshirts; long-sleeve shirts; hats and caps being headwear; Pants; jackets; jerseys; footwear. FIRST USE: 20180900. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20180900.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Conducting workshops and seminars in self empowerment and awareness; Providing classes, workshops, seminars and camps in the field of self empowerment and awareness to properly interact with law enforcement. FIRST USE: 20170401. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20170401.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, shirts, pants, jackets, footwear, hats and caps, jerseys. FIRST USE: 20161029. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20161029.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, shirts. FIRST USE: 20121231. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20121231.