
Foot Locker Trademarks
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September 20, 2023
Foot Locker, Inc. is a shoe and apparel retailer operating in three major markets – North America, Europe, and the Asia Pacific. The company hosts a portfolio of brands, including Foot Locker, Kids Foot Locker, Lady Foot Locker, East Bay, Champs Sport, Sidestep, and Footaction.
The company pledges to use its omnichannel capabilities to bridge the physical stores and digital world using options such as buy online and pickup in-store, order in-store, e-commerce, and buy online and ship-from-store.
The company operates several websites and mobile apps aligned with this pledge. These websites and mobile apps align with the brand names of its store banners. Therefore, they have websites for ladyfootlocker.com, footlocker.com, champssports.com, kidsfootlocker.com, footlocker.ca, footaction.com, footlocker.eu, and other related e-commerce sites in various European countries.
The company operates approximately 2,815 stores in 28 countries across the U.S., Europe, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Asia.
Let’s look into the company’s history, stores, and trademarks.
Foot Locker Company History
Foot Locker, Inc. traces its roots to 1963 when F.W. Woolworth Company purchased Kinney Shoe Corporation. Woolworth ran the company as its subsidiary, with Kinney branching into specialty shoe stores in the ‘60s.
These include Stylco in 1967, Susie Casuals in 1968, and Foot Locker in 1974.
The first Foot Locker specialty shoe store opened on September 12, 1974, in the Puente Hills Mall in the City of Industry, California. In the 1980s, Woolworths further diversified its portfolio of specialty stores, adding Northern Reflections, Afterthoughts, Champs Sports, and Rx Place.
By 1989, Woolworths was in an aggressive expansion drive, launching multiple specialty stores in a format that targeted enclosed shopping malls. The idea was that if one concept failed, the company would immediately replace it with another at the same mall.
Woolworth’s had a goal of putting ten specialty stores in each country’s major shopping malls. However, the company never achieved this level of success.
In 1988, F.W. Woolworth Company spun off a company called Woolworth Corporation, headquartered in New York. Woolworth Corporation was put in charge of the operations of Foot Locker stores, among other specialty chains run by Woolworth.
One of the first strategic corporate moves by Woolworth Corporation was acquiring Champs Sports and renaming it to Woolworth Athletic Group.
Flagship department stores operated by F.W. Woolworth Company started experiencing a sharp decline through the ‘80s and ‘90s, eventually forcing the company to close its stores operating under Woolworth’s brand name in the U.S. The last U.S. store closed in 1997.
In 1997, Woolworth decided to focus on expanding its athletic business. Therefore, it acquired Eastbay, which at the time was the largest athletic catalog retailer in the U.S. The company made subsequent acquisitions of two regional storefront retailers, Sporting Goods, in 1997 and The Athletic Filters, in 1998.
The Woolworth Corporation remained Foot Locker’s parent company even after Walmart replaced Woolworth in the Dow Jones average. In 1998, The Woolworth Corporation changed its name to “Venator Group, Inc.”
By the ‘90s, Foot Locker was accounting for over 70% of sales in Kinney Shoe Corp. This was when Kinney, a traditional shoe retailer, was declining. On September 16, 1998, Venator Group, Inc. shut down the remaining Kinney Shoe and Footquarters stores.
As Foot Locker became the top-performing line of Woolworth/Venator, Venator Group, Inc. changed its name to Foot Locker, Inc. on November 2, 2001. Foot Locker’s strong performance continued to 2004, with the company announcing a 19% rise in profits on November 19, 2004.
With such strong financial performance, Foot Locker acquired the Footaction USA brand and about 350 stores from Footstar, in 2004, for about $350 million. The 350 Footaction stores acquired from the bankrupt Footstar, Inc. cost the company $160 million. The stores allowed Foot Locker to expand into urban areas.
On June 26, 2012, with much financial success, Foot Locker celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first stock offering by its predecessor, F.W. Woolworth Company, at the New York Stock Exchange. The company rang the trading day’s Closing Bell.
In 2013, Foot Locker, Inc. acquired Runners Point Group, a German retailer. The latest acquisition was the 2021 purchase of WSS, a Los Angeles-based athletics retailer, and Tokyo-based Atmos.
Foot Locker Stores
Foot Locker has stores in the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. There are 871 stores in the contiguous U.S, with 18 others in Puerto Rico, 2 in the U.S Virgin Islands, and one in Guam. The company also operates 106 stores in Canada.
Europe also has a flood of Foot Locker stores, most located in Italy (179) and France (146). The U.K. has 59 stores, while Germany has 83.
Foot Locker Trademarks
Foot Locker has sought or obtained federal trademark registration for about 40 trademarks. These include “AUTOGRAPHS,” “ON OUR FEET,” and “COZI.”
On May 11, 1993, Foot Locker obtained federal trademark registration for “AUTOGRAPHS,” and uses the trademark for its metal parking plates for tracking, advertising, and controlling property.
Foot Locker obtained federal trademark registration for “ON OUR FEET” on August 2, 2005. The company uses the trademark for its athletic apparel, namely t-shirts, shirts, shorts, trousers, and shoes.
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- BLACK SNEAKER MONTH
- COLORADO
- COZI
- LCKR
- LACED DIFFERENTLY
- LACED WITH PRIDE POWERED BY FOOT LOCKER, INC.
- BECAUSE SNEAKERS.
- FLX
- FLX
- GREENHOUSE
- BE.SPOKE
- COLORADO
- WE KNOW GAME.
- WEEK OF GREATNESS
- FOOT LOCKER APPROVED.
- FOOT LOCKER SCHOLAR ATHLETES
- RAISED
- C S G
- FOOT LOCKER
- ON OUR FEET
- KIDSFOOTLOCKER.COM
- CHAMPS SPORTS
- FOOT LOCKER
- ON OUR FEET
- Logo #1
- FOOT LOCKER
- CHAMPSSPORTS.COM
- FOOTLOCKER.COM
- AUTOGRAPHS
- TEAM EDITION
- Logo #2
- KIDS FOOT LOCKER
- CHAMPS SPORTS
- LADY FOOT LOCKER
- FOOT LOCKER
- FOOT LOCKER
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants; Headgear, namely, hats and caps; Footwear, namely, sneakers, canvas shoes and running shoes.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Retail store services featuring athletic apparel and footwear, on-line retail store services featuring athletic footwear and apparel; Promoting public interest and awareness of the history, advancement and contributions of emerging footwear designers and entrepreneurs.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Educational services, namely, workshops and courses related to the development of athletic footwear; Organizing cultural and arts events relating to the product development of athletic footwear.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Footwear, namely, boots. FIRST USE: 20221201. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20221201.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S athletic apparel and casual apparel, namely, shirts, t-shirts, shorts, polos, tank tops, outerwear in the nature of coats, sweaters, parkas, jackets, pants, track pants, track jackets, sweatpants, sweatshirts; headwear, namely, hats and caps; skull caps, bucket hats, and socks; leggings, sports bras, bike shorts and dresses; knitwear, namely, shirts, sweatshirts, pants, shorts, hats. FIRST USE: 20211213. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20211213.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S ATHLETIC APPAREL AND CASUAL APPAREL, namely, SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, SHORTS, POLOS, TANK-TOPS, OUTERWEAR IN THE NATURE OF, JACKETS, PANTS, TRACK PANTS, TRACK JACKETS, SWEATPANTS, SWEATSHIRTS; AND SOCKS. FIRST USE: 20211020. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20211020.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Educational services, namely, conducting seminars relating to the differently-abled community; organizing cultural events relating to the differently-abled community. FIRST USE: 20210301. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20210301.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S Educational services, namely, conducting seminars relating to the LGBTQ pride and the LGBTQ community; organizing cultural and arts events relating to LGBTQ pride and the LGBTQ community. FIRST USE: 20210601. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20210601.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S ATHLETIC APPAREL, NAMELY, SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, SHORTS, POLOS, TANK-TOPS, JACKETS, PANTS, TRACK PANTS, TRACK JACKETS, SWEATPANTS, SWEATSHIRTS; HEADGEAR, NAMELY, HATS AND CAPS; FOOTWEAR. FIRST USE: 20190801. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20190801.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Retail store services featuring clothing, footwear and headgear; on-line retail store services featuring clothing, footwear and headgear; marketing and advertising services via social media. FIRST USE: 20190801. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20190801.
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S Downloadable mobile software application for use in e-commerce and the retail industry for customer loyalty programs, namely, incentive award programs directed to customers of a particular footwear and apparel retailer. FIRST USE: 20200200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20200200.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Customer loyalty services and customer club services, for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes directed to customers of a particular footwear and apparel retailer; administration of a customer loyalty program which provides special events and awards for members of a particular footwear and apparel retailer. FIRST USE: 20200200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20200200.
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S Downloadable mobile software application for use in e-commerce and the retail industry for customer loyalty programs, namely, incentive award programs directed to customers of a particular footwear and apparel retailer. FIRST USE: 20200200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20200200.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Customer loyalty services and customer club services, for commercial, promotional and/or advertising purposes directed to customers of a particular footwear and apparel retailer; administration of a customer loyalty program which provides special events and awards for members of a particular footwear and apparel retailer. FIRST USE: 20200200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20200200.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Business development consulting services, business management consulting and business organization services. FIRST USE: 20190801. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20190801.
IC 036. US 100 101 102. G & S Incubation services, namely, providing financing to freelancers, start-ups, existing businesses and non-profits. FIRST USE: 20190801. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20190801.
IC 042. US 100 101. G & S Premium level product development, namely, footwear, clothing and accessories. FIRST USE: 20190801. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20190801.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, Outerwear, namely, coats and jackets, Windwear tops, Windwear bottoms, Fleece Tops, Fleece Bottoms, Fleece Shorts, Polyknit Tops, Polyknit Bottoms, Woven Pants, Twill Pants, Athletic Shorts, Tank Tops, Woven Shorts, Twill Shorts, Woven Shirts, Flannel Shirts, Polo shirts, Rugby shirts, Graphic Tees, Unembellished Tees. FIRST USE: 20180100. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20180100.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Jackets; sweatpants; sweatshirts and shorts. FIRST USE: 20160829. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20160829.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Retail store and on-line retail store services in the field of clothing, footwear, headwear, bags, sporting goods and accessories. FIRST USE: 20110500. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20110500.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S On-line retail store services featuring clothing, footwear and headgear; Retail store services featuring clothing, footwear and headgear. FIRST USE: 20121101. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20121101.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S T-shirts. FIRST USE: 20120816. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20120816.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Advertising and marketing; Retail store services featuring clothing, footwear and headgear. FIRST USE: 20120816. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20120816.
IC 036. US 100 101 102. G & S Providing college scholarship services. FIRST USE: 20110900. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20110900.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Clothing, namely, footwear, headwear, tops, bottoms, t-shirts, shirts, and pants. FIRST USE: 20110401. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20110401.
IC 003. US 001 004 006 050 051 052. G & S [Cleaner for use on shoes]. FIRST USE: 20120201. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20120201.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Socks; Sweatshirts; T-shirts. FIRST USE: 20110701. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20110701.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Retail store and on-line retail store services featuring footwear, clothing and accessories. FIRST USE: 19740912. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19750214.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S ATHLETIC APPAREL, NAMELY, SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS [, SHORTS, TROUSERS, SHOES AND JACKETS]. FIRST USE: 20011200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20011200.
IC 036. US 100 101 102. G & S CHARITABLE FUND RAISING. FIRST USE: 20011200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20011200.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Computerized online retail store services featuring clothing, footwear, bags, sporting goods and accessories. FIRST USE: 19980400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19980400.
IC 042. US 100 101. G & S Providing fashion information in the field of clothing, footwear, bags, sporting goods and accessories via websites on global computer networks. FIRST USE: 19980400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19980400.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S On-line retail store services featuring clothing, footwear, hats, scarves, gloves, headbands and backpacks. FIRST USE: 19880401. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19880401.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S Retail store and on-line retail store services featuring clothing, footwear, and [ clothing and footwear ] accessories. FIRST USE: 19740912. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19740912.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S Headgear, namely hats and caps, athletic apparel, namely, shirts, t-shirts, shorts. FIRST USE: 20021200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20021200.
IC 036. US 100 101 102. G & S Charitable fundraising. FIRST USE: 20011200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 20011200.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S retail sports apparel and footwear store services. FIRST USE: 19870000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19870000.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S retail sports apparel and footwear store services. FIRST USE: 19990512. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19990512.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S COMPUTERIZED ON LINE SEARCH AND ORDERING SERVICES BY MEANS OF A GLOBAL COMPUTER NETWORK FEATURING THE RETAIL STORE SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTION OF CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, BAGS, SPORTING GOODS AND ACCESSORIES; COMPUTER SERVICES, NAMELY, PROVIDING A DATABASE OF INFORMATION ON CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, BAGS, SPORTING GOODS AND ACCESSORIES BY MEANS OF A GLOBAL COMPUTER NETWORK. FIRST USE: 19980400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19980400.
IC 041. US 100 101 107. G & S COMPUTER SERVICES, NAMELY, PROVIDING A DATABASE OF INFORMATION ON CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, BAGS, SPORTING GOODS AND ACCESSORIES BY MEANS OF A GLOBAL COMPUTER NETWORK. FIRST USE: 19980400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19980400.
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S COMPUTERIZED ON LINE SEARCH AND ORDERING SERVICES BY MEANS OF A GLOBAL COMPUTER NETWORK FEATURING RETAIL SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTORSHIP OF CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, BAGS, SPORTING GOODS AND ACCESSORIES. FIRST USE: 19980400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19980400.
IC 042. US 100 101. G & S [ COMPUTER SERVICES, namely, PROVIDING A DATABASE OF GENERAL INFORMATION ON CLOTHING, FOOTWEAR, BAGS, SPORTING GOODS AND ACCESSORIES BY MEANS OF A GLOBAL COMPUTER NETWORK ]. FIRST USE: 19980400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19980400.
IC 006. US 013 050. G & S metal marking plates used for advertising and for tracking and controlling property. FIRST USE: 19501115. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19510202.
IC 025. US 039. G & S T-SHIRTS. FIRST USE: 19891025. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19891117.
IC 042. US 101. G & S RETAIL SPORTS APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR STORE SERVICES. FIRST USE: 19880100. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19880100.
IC 042. US 101. G & S RETAIL FOOTWEAR AND CLOTHING STORE SERVICES. FIRST USE: 19871100. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19871100.
IC 042. US 101. G & S RETAIL FOOTWEAR, CLOTHING AND SPORTING GOODS STORE SERVICES. FIRST USE: 19880401. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19880401.
IC 042. US 101. G & S Retail Sports Apparel and Footwear Store Services. FIRST USE: 19821209. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19830218.
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S [ATHLETIC WEAR-NAMELY, WARM-UP SUITS, JACKETS,] TSHIRTS [, SWEATSHIRTS, FOOTBALL JERSEYS AND TENNIS OUTFITS]. FIRST USE: 19760400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19760500.
IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S [RACQUET COVERS]. FIRST USE: 19760400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19760500.
IC 042. US 101. G & S RETAIL SPORTS APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR STORE SERVICES. FIRST USE: 19740912. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19750214.