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The Referee

Registration cancelled per USPTO on Jan 30, 2026

Status may change

Comeback idea

A neighborhood sports bar and grill where fans gather to cheer, debate calls, and share good food.

The write-up

The Referee brings a friendly, match-day spirit to every table, and it's ready for a second act. Fans are always looking for a place to watch the game with good food and great company, and a warm sports-bar atmosphere fits that need perfectly. The name is up for a fresh start, so here's how you'd relaunch it: a casual sports bar with a game-day menu and trivia nights, run from therefereebar.com.

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therefereebar.com

Not registered as of Oct 8, 2026 per RDAP. Domains move fast.

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Registration cancelled per USPTO on Jan 30, 2026; check that the name isn't still in use (common-law rights) before you build; not legal advice.

The USPTO record

USPTO status
Registration cancelled per USPTO on Jan 30, 2026 · code 710 (Cancelled, Section 8)
Registration date
Jul 19, 2005
Filing date
Nov 12, 2002
Registration no.
2971623
Serial no.
76465917
Goods & services
Restaurant services
Owner as listed with the USPTO
  • THE REFEREE, INC.
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FAQ

Is the The Referee name free to use?

We can't tell you that. A cancelled or expired registration does not mean a name is free; someone may still be using it (common-law rights). Verify the record in TSDR and consult a trademark attorney before you build.

When did the THE REFEREE registration end?

Registration cancelled per USPTO on Jan 30, 2026. Status may change.

Can the registration come back?

Yes, it's possible. The USPTO can reinstate a registration, for example on a petition filed within 6 months, so always check the current status in TSDR.

Is therefereebar.com registered?

As of Oct 8, 2026, RDAP showed therefereebar.com as not registered. Domains move fast, so check a registrar.

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