Is it trademarked?
Is MLB trademarked?
Yes — MLB is a live registered trademark. 17 live marks with the exact name MLB, owned by Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. and 1 other owner, in classes 9, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 28, 35, 38, 41.
Live marks with the exact name
Exact wordmark matches in the USPTO federal register, newest filing first.
What this means
The live marks span classes 9, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 25, 28, 35, 38, 41. A live mark in class 9 is not the same problem as one in class 41 — the risk depends on which class you sell in. The same word can often coexist in an unrelated class, but not in the same or a coordinated one.
Classes with a live mark: Class 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media) · Class 14 (Jewellery / watches) · Class 16 (Paper / printed matter) · Class 18 (Leather goods / bags) · Class 20 (Furniture) · Class 21 (Household goods) · Class 25 (Clothing / footwear) · Class 28 (Games / toys / sports) · Class 35 (Advertising / retail / business services) · Class 38 (Telecom / streaming / broadcasting) · Class 41 (Education / entertainment)
Screen your own name
A fast first-pass screen against the USPTO federal register — sound-alikes, look-alikes, and same or related classes, in plain English. Free, no signup.
Frequently asked questions
- Is MLB trademarked?
- Yes — there are 17 live marks with the exact name MLB, and it is registered.
- Who owns the MLB trademark?
- The live marks are owned by Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. and 1 other owner.
- What classes is MLB trademarked in?
- The live marks are in classes 9 (Software / electronics / downloadable media), 14 (Jewellery / watches), 16 (Paper / printed matter), 18 (Leather goods / bags), 20 (Furniture), 21 (Household goods), 25 (Clothing / footwear), 28 (Games / toys / sports), 35 (Advertising / retail / business services), 38 (Telecom / streaming / broadcasting), 41 (Education / entertainment).
- What should I do if I want to use MLB?
- Screen the name for your goods first — a live mark in your class is the blocking case — and get a trademark attorney's view before investing in branding. This page is a screen, not a clearance opinion.