Roger Federer Trademarks
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September 21, 2023
Roger Federer is a professional tennis player, businessman, and philanthropist from Valbella, Switzerland. He is considered by many to be one of the greatest tennis players of all time.
Federer was raised on the German-French border and speaks five languages. His mother is South African and his father is Swiss and German. Federer holds dual Swiss and South African citizenships and maintains ties in both countries, both socially and with his charitable efforts.
As a child, Federer enjoyed a variety of sports, including soccer and basketball, as well as tennis. He would play his first junior tennis match at the age of 14. During his junior career, Federer won four ITF singles tournaments. He ended his junior career with a record of 78–20 in singles and 36–21 in doubles.
Federer’s ATP tournament debut was at the 1998 Swiss Open Gstaad, where he lost in the first round. He picked up steam the next year, breaking into the top 100 and winning his first couple of tournaments. In 2003, he won the Wimbledon Championship for the first time.
During the following year, Federer won three Grand Slam singles titles and was named the #1 tennis player in the world. He won Wimbledon and the US Open every year between 2005 and 2010, during this time, he also made 18 out of 19 major finals. Statistically, however, 2006 would be the best year of his career seeing him win a total of 13 championships and being named the #1 player in the world again.
While playing, Federer dominated the sport and is part of the “Big Three,” along with Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. Together, the three players are known as the three best tennis players of all time.
Federer’s field domination would begin to wane a little after 2010, as players such as Djokovic and Nadal found even more success. In 2016, he took time away from the sport to repair a knee injury. After returning from knee surgery, Federer had a spectacular comeback, winning three major titles over a two-year period. In 2017, he won at both the Australian Open and Wimbledon. The following year, he became the oldest player to be ranked #1 in the sport.
Federer is a fan favorite and well-liked by other tennis players. He has been awarded the Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award more than a dozen times and is a cultural icon in his own right. He has been honored with a special edition stamp by the Swiss post and Austria’s Postal Service, a street has been named for him in Halle, Germany, and he is the only living person to be honored on a Swiss coin. in 2016, researchers from the London School of Marketing determined he was the Most Marketable Sports Person.
Federer first became a Nike athlete in 1994. In 2006, the company designed a special logo for him which incorporated tennis racquets; it updated the logo in 2007. In 2008, Nike designed a special cardigan for him to wear at Wimbledon. The cardigan featured a logo version of his initials, which was designed by Federer’s wife. Federer would obtain a federal trademark registration for the logo for use on shirts, t-shirts, jackets, and headwear. His contract with Nike, which was equal to about $10 million a year, ended in early 2018.
After leaving Nike, Roger Federer signed a $30 million per year deal with the Japanese company, Uniqlo. He also has endorsement deals with a wide range of other companies including On, Rolex, Lindt, Moët & Chandon, Mercedes-Benz, Gillette, and Wilson Sporting Goods, among others.
In 2020 and 2021, Federer filed trademark applications for several brands of footwear, including athletic footwear, tennis shoes, and hiking boots. The brands included “THE ROGER” and “ROGER”. He also filed several trademark applications for brands of footwear and other athletic apparel. The brands included “THE ROGER CLUBHOUSE,” “THE ROGER WILDCARD,” “THE ROGER ADVANTAGE,” and “THE ROGER CENTRE COURT.”
In 2020, Federer filed a trademark application for a logo containing a stylized version of the letter “R” for goggles, earbuds, leather and imitation leather products like luggage and apparel, empty, reusable drinking bottles, a vast array of clothing items, and a broad selection of sports-related items and apparel.
“THE ROGER” shoe was recently introduced by On, while most of the rest of his branded products are part of Federer’s lifestyle brand. The proceeds of the brand support his charity work. He founded the Roger Federer Foundation to help parents and local communities provide the opportunity for a good education to children.
The endowment for the foundation was funded by the first “The Match for Africa” which was played between Federer and Nadal in Zurich, Switzerland in 2010. There have been several rematches, all of which benefited the foundation. In 2021, Federer obtained a federal trademark registration for “THE MATCH FOR AFRICA” for clothing and for printed and published text. He also obtained a federal trademark registration for a logo for the charity match for clothing, collection of charitable donations, and educational services.
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IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Footwear; outdoor shoes; casual shoes; running shoes; sports shoes; athletic footwear; trekking shoes; trail shoes; trail running shoes; hiking boots; alpine boots; mountaineering boots; climbing shoes; baseball shoes; football boots; tennis shoes; snowboard boots; ski boots; basketball sneakers; bath slippers; Headwear; Clothing namely, shirts, tops, cardigans, hoodies, pajama tops, sweaters, pants, pajama bottoms, loungewear, tights, sweatpants, shorts, jeans, underwear, sports top, dresses, skirts, bikinis, swimwear, scarves, neckties; Aprons; T-shirts; Socks; Bottoms as clothing; Combinations; Jackets; Outerwear, namely, coats; Women's clothing, namely, shirts, dresses, skirts, blouses.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Footwear; outdoor shoes; casual shoes; running shoes; sports shoes; athletic footwear; trekking shoes; trail shoes; trail running shoes; hiking boots; alpine boots; mountaineering boots; climbing shoes; baseball shoes; football boots; tennis shoes; snowboard boots; ski boots; basketball sneakers; bath slippers; Headwear; Clothing namely, shirts, tops, cardigans, hoodies, pajama tops, sweaters, pants, pajama bottoms, loungewear, tights, sweatpants, shorts, jeans, underwear, sports top, dresses, skirts, bikinis, swimwear, scarves, neckties; Aprons; T-shirts; Socks; Bottoms as clothing; Combinations; Jackets; Outerwear, namely, coats; Women's clothing, namely, shirts, dresses, skirts, blouses.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Footwear; outdoor shoes; casual shoes; running shoes; sports shoes; athletic footwear; trekking shoes; trail shoes; trail running shoes; hiking boots; alpine boots; mountaineering boots; climbing shoes; baseball shoes; football boots; tennis shoes; snowboard boots; ski boots; basketball sneakers; bath slippers; Headwear; Clothing namely, shirts, tops, cardigans, hoodies, pajama tops, sweaters, pants, pajama bottoms, loungewear, tights, sweatpants, shorts, jeans, underwear, sports top, dresses, skirts, bikinis, swimwear, scarves, neckties; Aprons; T-shirts; Socks; Bottoms as clothing; Combinations; Jackets; Outerwear, namely, coats; Women's clothing, namely, shirts, dresses, skirts, blouses.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Footwear; outdoor shoes; casual shoes; running shoes; sports shoes; athletic footwear; trekking shoes; trail shoes; trail running shoes; hiking boots; alpine boots; mountaineering boots; climbing shoes; baseball shoes; football boots; tennis shoes; snowboard boots; ski boots; basketball sneakers; bath slippers; Headwear; Clothing namely, shirts, tops, cardigans, hoodies, pajama tops, sweaters, pants, pajama bottoms, loungewear, tights, sweatpants, shorts, jeans, underwear, sports top, dresses, skirts, bikinis, swimwear, scarves, neckties; Aprons; T-shirts; Socks; Bottoms as clothing; Combinations; Jackets; Outerwear, namely, coats; Women's clothing, namely, shirts, dresses, skirts, blouses.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, pants, shorts, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, pullovers, sweat shirts, sweat pants, underwear, dresses, skirts, sweaters, hoodies, jackets, vests, coats, socks, hosiery, gloves, belts, wrist bands, sweatbands, bandanas, headbands; headwear; headwear, namely, caps and hats.
IC 036. US 100 101 102. G & S Organization of financial collections, namely, charitable fundraising; Charitable fundraising services; all the above-mentioned services for charities particularly in Africa.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Education, namely, school physical education services; training, namely, sports training services; entertainment, namely, entertainment in the nature of tennis games; Organizing sporting and cultural activities; Organization and conducting of sports competitions and events; Entertainment services, namely, organization, conducting and staging of galas and other social events; Entertainment services, namely, organization and staging of educational, entertainment, cultural and sporting events; electronic publication of texts and printed matter, other than advertising texts; all the above-mentioned services for charities particularly in Africa.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, pants, shorts, shirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, pullovers, sweat shirts, sweat pants, underwear, dresses, skirts, sweaters, hoodies, jackets, vests, coats, socks, hosiery, gloves, belts, wrist bands, sweatbands, bandanas, headbands; headwear; headwear, namely, caps and hats.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Publication of printed and electronic texts, except for advertising texts; all the aforesaid services for charitable projects specifically in Africa.
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S Goggles for sports; swimming goggles; ski goggles; sunglasses; protective helmets for sports; wearable activity sensors in the nature of wearable activity trackers; measuring instruments, namely, connected bracelets in the nature of surveying chains and smart watches; smartwatches; headphones, in-ear headphones being earbuds; wireless electronic scales; downloadable computer application software for smartphones and mobile devices for the recording and tracking of data in the field of fitness level, personal training, coaching, sports training sessions and physical fitness assessment; downloadable computer application software for the creation of customized programs in the field of fitness and sports training; none of the foregoing relating to or promoting gaming software, video games, computer games, or musical recordings.
IC 018. US 001 002 003 022 041. G & S Leather and imitations of leather; luggage and transport bags in the nature of suitcases; shoulder bags; sports backpacks; sports bags; backpacks; bags for climbers in the nature of all-purpose carrying bags; daypacks; bags for sports footwear and sports clothing; traveling bags for sports footwear and sports clothing; gym bags; shoe bags for travel; multi-purpose sports bags; multi-purpose handbags; wrist mounted wallets; beach bags; mountaineering sticks; wallets; all-purpose carrying bags for use by campers; felt clutch bags; golf umbrellas; handbags; suitcases; traveling trunks; vanity cases, sold empty; leather handbags; leather bags; umbrellas; parasols; beach umbrellas; jockey sticks; barrel bags; clutch bags; hiking backpacks; hiking sticks; hiking bags.
IC 021. US 002 013 023 029 030 033 040 050. G & S Bottles, sold empty; insulating flasks; drinking flasks for travelers; drinking vessels.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, tee-shirts, tops, singlets, tank tops, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, vests, jackets, pants, shorts, tights, skirts, socks; footwear; headwear; outdoor footwear; leisure footwear; running shoes; athletic footwear; footwear for walking; trail shoes; trail running shoes; boots for mountain climbing; climbing footwear; baseball shoes; football boots; tennis shoes; snowboard boots; ski boots; basketball sneakers; bath slippers; sports clothing, namely, tee-shirts, tops, singlets, tank tops, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, vests, jackets, pants, shorts, tights, skirts, socks; sportswear, namely, tee-shirts, tops, singlets, tank tops, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, vests, jackets, pants, shorts, tights, skirts, socks; anti-humidity clothing, namely, tops and trousers; moisture-wicking underwear; breathable clothing, namely, tops and trousers; breathable underwear; sports bras; tee-shirts; sports t-shirts; running shirts; tops as clothing; singlets; tank tops; long-sleeved jerseys; sweatshirts; vests; trousers; sports trousers; running pants; shorts; sports shorts; running shorts; ski pants; jackets; outdoor jackets; sports jackets; sports coats; rain slickers; pelerines; ski jackets; bathing suits; bathing trunks; bikinis; baseball caps; bonnets being caps; caps being headwear; bathing caps; leg warmers being leggings; boxer shorts; socks; sports socks; ankle socks; sports tank tops; underwear; thermal protection clothing, namely, teeshirts, tops, singlets, tank tops, long sleeve shirts, sweatshirts, vests, jackets, pants, shorts, tights, skirts; thermal underwear; thermal socks; headwear of thermal textile materials; headbands; scarves, gloves; sweat bands; head sweatbands; clothing, namely, waist belts; bathrobes; none of the foregoing relating to or promoting gaming software, video games, computer games, or musical recordings.
IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S Articles for gymnastics and sports, namely, sleds, spring boards, weight lifting belts, gymnastic apparatus, vibration dampeners for rackets; gymnastic apparatus and equipment, namely, gymnastic benches, gymnastic vaulting horses, gymnastic mats, gymnastic parallel bars; wrist guards for sports for athletic use; elbow guards for athletic use; knee guards for athletic use; shin guards for athletic use; gymnastic apparatus, namely, horizontal, uneven and parallel bars; balance beams for gymnastics; springboards; starting blocks for sports; body-building apparatus; hand-operated apparatus for gymnastics, namely, gymnastic rings; dumbbells; surfboards; sailboards; balls for games; balls for sports; soccer balls; rugby balls; training balls, namely, exercise balls; basketballs; balls for volleyball; in-line roller skates; hockey sticks; tennis rackets; skis; ski bindings; snowboards; climbers' harnesses; ice skates.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Footwear; outdoor shoes; casual shoes; running shoes; sports shoes; athletic footwear; trekking shoes; trail shoes; trail running shoes; hiking boots; alpine boots; mountaineering boots; climbing shoes; baseball shoes; football boots; tennis shoes; snowboard boots; ski boots; basketball sneakers; bath slippers.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Footwear; outdoor shoes; casual shoes; running shoes; sports shoes; athletic footwear; trekking shoes; trail shoes; trail running shoes; hiking boots; alpine boots; mountaineering boots; climbing shoes; baseball shoes; football shoes; tennis shoes; snowboard boots; ski boots; basketball sneakers; bath slippers.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S apparel, namely, shirts, t-shirts, jackets, headwear. FIRST USE: 20090101. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20100401.