After unveiling their vision for a $3.3 billion stadium in Kansas last December, the franchise has already made six major decisions, pushing its planned move across the state line by 2031 closer to reality.

According to the federal government's trademark database, the Chiefs filed six new trademark applications with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday

It includes '63 Entertainment, Tailgate Town, Arrowhead Sports Complex, Arrowhead Sports and Entertainment Complex, Two-Point Development, and Kingdom Commons

If approved by the USPTO, the trademark would cover entertainment, dining, retail, and any other experience.

“We are extremely pleased with the progress we’ve made to reach this point and are excited about what’s ahead. As part of our normal business operations, we regularly evaluate and take steps to protect our intellectual property,” said a team spokesperson to The Star.

For entertainment, the team has applied the following trademarks as per KCTV: sporting events, concerts, festivals, fan experiences, watch parties, community events, live and televised events, and fan clubs.

According to The Star, the 63 Entertainment name appears to honor the Chiefs’ inaugural 1963 season in Kansas City. Meanwhile, the Arrowhead-themed trademark suggests that the franchise could carry the iconic stadium name across state lines.

While the team is making progress, we shouldn't forget the latest hurdle it still has to clear.

Kansas City Chiefs face fresh battle over stadium move

According to the Beacon Kansas City, Rep. Sean Tarwater revealed that while Wyandotte County approved a massive $450 million subsidy for the Chiefs, the ordinance prevents the county from securing a seat on the newly formed Kansas Sports Facilities Authority.

The authority was established in April this year and will own the new stadium, oversee its operations, and manage the Chiefs' $7 million annual rent payments.

The county officials argue that the $450 million contribution earns them a seat at the board.

"We’re in a good place with the state," Christal Watson, mayor and CEO of the Unified Government, said, per The Beacon on June 3. "And when I say state, we’ve been working directly with the governor, lieutenant governor’s office. I understand (Tarwater’s) concerns, but I’m sure they understand ours.”

The authority will include 11 members, including appointees from Mayors Watson and John Bacon, but only after their cities joined the STAR bond deals, which they did in February.

Rep. Tarwater argues Wyandotte County's conditions violate state law, putting its board seat in doubt.

"They knew unconditionally what they were doing going into it. They didn’t make the change," Tarwater said in his conversation with Beacon.

While the team is moving forward with the plan, there is certainly some opposition. That said, what are your thoughts on the new stadium?

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Written by

Suryakant Das

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Aadesh Dhote