AEW Trademark On Stadium Stampede Suspended

Heel by Nature reports that AEW’s trademark on ‘Stadium Stampede’, the unique match they held at Double or Nothing back in May, has been suspended. The USPTO sent the notice of suspension on December 7, noting that it was due to “likelihood of confusion with the registered mark.” On December 3, AEW sent them an application specifying no exclusive right to use the word Stadium, but failed to argue why they should be given a wrestling-related trademark for “Stampede.”

The letter reads:

The application is suspended for the reason(s) specified below. See 37 C.F.R. §2.67; TMEP §§716 et seq.

The pending application(s) below has an earlier filing date or effective filing date than applicant’s application. If the mark in the application(s) below registers, the USPTO may refuse registration of applicant’s mark under Section 2(d) because of a likelihood of confusion with the registered mark(s). 15 U.S.C. §1052(d); see 37 C.F.R. §2.83; TMEP §1208.02(c). Action on this application is suspended until the prior-filed application(s) below either registers or abandons. 37 C.F.R. §2.83(c). Information relevant to the application(s) below was sent previously.

– U.S. Application Serial No(s). 88717489

Suspension process. The USPTO will periodically check this application to determine if it should remain suspended. See TMEP §716.04. As needed, the trademark examining attorney will issue a letter to applicant to inquire about the status of the reason for the suspension. TMEP §716.05.