Michael Jordan Trademarks
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September 23, 2023
Michael Jordan, also well-known as MJ, is an ex-professional basketball player in the NBA. Since retiring from playing, he went on to be the principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets. MJ had a prolific career, playing 15 seasons, winning six NBA Championship, and each time getting named the NBA Finals MVP.
Jordan entered the NBA in 1984 as the third overall draft pick by the Chicago Bulls. He was considered a real entertainer as well as a great player, and he was quickly recognized for his slam dunks from the free throw line. This incredible skill earned him nicknames like “Air Jordan” and “His Airness.”
MJ was one of the most effectively marketed athletes, and he was featured in many product enforcements and even in the 1996 movie, Space Jam. Probably his most popular brand partnership is with Nike and his “Air Jordan” sneakers. The sneakers were introduced in 1984 and remain some of the most popular sneaker lines today. This marketing skill made Jordan the first billionaire in NBA history, and with a net worth of $2.1 billion, he is the fourth-richest African American.
Despite his amazing marketing tactics, Jordan’s trademark portfolio is relatively small. He owns the rights to his own name, and he registered his famous jersey number – 23 – for key chains, stickers, and other memorabilia. He expanded the 23 to bar and restaurant services, and registered for SolToro, his Mexican Restaurant in Connecticut, Michael Jordan’s Steak House, in Chicago, and the Michael Jordan Sports Café, also in Connecticut.
His trademark portfolio is lacking in that it doesn’t highlight his philanthropic ventures, including working with Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Michael Jordan Family Clinics, or his charitable organizations that donate to racial equality and natural disasters.
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IC 043. US 100 101. G & S Restaurant and bar services. FIRST USE: 20200207. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20200207.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shirts, chefwear, namely, pants, hats and jackets. FIRST USE: 20060202. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20060202.
IC 043. US 100 101. G & S Restaurant, bar and catering services. FIRST USE: 20170717. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20170717.
IC 043. US 100 101. G & S Restaurant, bar and catering services. FIRST USE: 20011016. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20011016.
IC 043. US 100 101. G & S Restaurant, bar and catering services. FIRST USE: 20011016. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20011016.
IC 043. US 100 101. G & S Restaurant, bar and catering services. FIRST USE: 20010926. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20010926.
IC 043. US 100 101. G & S Restaurant, bar and catering services. FIRST USE: 20010926. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20010926.
IC 042. US 100 101. G & S Bar, restaurant and catering services. FIRST USE: 19991021. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19991021.
IC 006. US 002 012 013 014 023 025 050. G & S [ metal key chains, key rings ]. FIRST USE: 19991015. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19991015.
IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S [ decals and stickers, general purpose plastic bags, note paper ]. FIRST USE: 19991015. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19991015.
IC 021. US 002 013 023 029 030 033 040 050. G & S shot glasses,beverage glassware. FIRST USE: 19991015. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19991015.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S [ clothing, namely, hats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shirts ] [, golf shirts ]. FIRST USE: 19991015. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19991015.
IC 042. US 100 101. G & S restaurant services. FIRST USE: 19930500. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19930500.
IC 035. US 101. G & S PROMOTING THE GOODS AND/OR SERVICES OF OTHERS THROUGH THE ISSUANCE OF PRODUCT ENDORSEMENTS. FIRST USE: 19840901. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19840901.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S [CONDUCTING SPORTS CLINICS AND SPORTS CAMPS FOR OTHERS; ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES - NAMELY, STAGING ACTING PERFORMANCES FOR OTHERS; EDUCATIONAL SERVICES IN THE NATURE OF LECTURES]. FIRST USE: 19840901. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19840901.
IC 042. US 100 101. G & S [COUNSELING SERVICES IN THE FIELDS OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ALCOHOL ABUSE; CAREER AND STAY-IN SCHOOL COUNSELING SERVICES]. FIRST USE: 19840901. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19840901.