MDI

Merchants Distributors, Inc.

Application Filed: 2000-08-15
Trademark Application Details
Trademark Logo MDI

Mark For: MDI® trademark registration is intended to cover the category of metal license plates. [all]

Status

2022-10-05 UTC
LIVE REGISTRATION Issued and Active
The trademark application has been registered with the Office.


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Serial Number76109926
Registration Number2544380
Mark Literal ElementsMDI
Mark Drawing Type1 - TYPESET WORD(S) /LETTER(S) /NUMBER(S)
Mark TypeTRADEMARK. SERVICE MARK
Standard Character ClaimNo
RegisterPRINCIPAL
Affidavit TextSECT 15. PARTIAL SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20120914.
Affidavit Text1ST RENEWAL 20120914
Current LocationGENERIC WEB UPDATE 2012-09-14
Basis1(a)
Class StatusACTIVE
Primary US Classes
  • 002: Receptacles
  • 012: Construction Materials
  • 013: Hardware, Plumbing and Steamfitting Supplies
  • 014: Metals, Metal Castings and Forgings
  • 023: Cutlery, Machinery, Tools and Parts Thereof
  • 025: Locks and Safes
  • 050: Merchandise Not Otherwise Classified
Primary International Class
  • 006 - Primary Class
  • (Metal goods) Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; non-electric cables and wires of common metal; iron mongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
Filed UseYes
Current UseYes
Intent To UseNo
Filed ITUNo
44D FiledNo
44E CurrentNo
66A CurrentNo
Current BasisNo
No BasisNo
Cancellation CodeB
Attorney NameNatalie A. Blakeney
Attorney Docket Number31211/201264
Law Office AssignedM50
Employee NameKEAM, ALEX S

Timeline

1996-02-00Date of First Use
1996-02-01Date of First Use
1996-02-01Date of Use In Commerce
1ST RENEWAL 20120914Renewal Date
2000-08-15Application Filed
2001-12-11Published
2001-12-11Published for Opposition
2002-03-05Trademark Registered
2012-03-05Renewal Date
2012-09-14Location: GENERIC WEB UPDATE
2012-09-14Status: Live/Registered
2012-09-14Status: The registration has been renewed.
2018-07-08Transaction Date

Trademark Parties (Applicants & Owners)

Party: Merchants Distributors, Inc.
Address543 12th Street Drive, N.W. Hickory, NORTH CAROLINA UNITED STATES 28603
Legal Entity TypeCorporation
Legal Entity StateNORTH CAROLINA

Documents

ApplicationIMAGE/TIFF2000-08-15
DrawingIMAGE/TIFF2000-08-15
SpecimenIMAGE/TIFF2000-08-15
Paper Correspondence Incoming2001-05-08
Registration Certificate2002-03-05
Registration CertificateIMAGE/TIFF2002-03-05
File Jacket2007-03-23
Specimen2007-03-23
Specimen2007-03-23
Unclassified2007-03-23
Section 8 and 152008-03-04
Specimen2008-03-04
Notice of Acceptance Acknowledgement2008-03-14
PR-Section 8 and 92012-08-30
Specimen2012-08-30
Notice-Acceptance-Renewal2012-09-14
Courtesy E-Reminder of Sec. 8/Sec. 92021-03-05
Change Address or Representation Form2022-04-18
PR-Section 8 and 92022-09-06
Specimen2022-09-06

Attorney of Record

Natalie A. Blakeney
ALSTON & BIRD LLP
101 SOUTH TRYON STREET, SUITE 4000
CHARLOTTE NC 28280

Good, Services, and Codes


IC 006. US 002 012 013 014 023 025 050. G & S: METAL LICENSE PLATES. FIRST USE: 19960200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19960200(CANCELLED)
IC 008. US 023 028 044. G & S: [ FOLDING POCKET TOOLS, NAMELY, A FOLDING HAND POCKET TOOL FEATURING KNIVES, PLIERS, FILES, SCREWDRIVERS, BOTTLE OPENERS AND KNIVES, NAMELY, HUNTING, FISHING, SPORT, POCKET, AND UTILITY KNIVES ]. FIRST USE: 19930400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19930400(CANCELLED)
IC 009. US 021 023 026 036 038. G & S: [ CAMERAS AND MEASURING TAPES ]. FIRST USE: 19950500. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19950500(CANCELLED)
IC 014. US 002 027 028 050. G & S: [ CLOCKS ]. FIRST USE: 19970300. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19970300(CANCELLED)
IC 016. US 002 005 022 023 029 037 038 050. G & S: [ PAPER WEIGHTS AND LUNCH BAGS ]. FIRST USE: 19930400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19930400
IC 018. US 001 002 003 022 041. G & S: BRIEFCASES [, CREDIT CARD HOLDERS, ATHLET
IC BAGS, FANNY PACKS, ] AND UMBRELLAS. FIRST USE: 19960300. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19960300(CANCELLED)
IC 021. US 002 013 023 029 030 033 040 050. G & S: [ PLAST
IC COASTERS, DRINKING GLASSES, PORTABLE COOLERS, NON-METAL PIGGY BANKS, AND SPORTS BOTTLES SOLD EMPTY ]. FIRST USE: 19960600. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19960600
IC 025. US 022 039. G & S: CLOTHING, NAMELY, SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, GOLF SHIRTS, KNIT SHIRTS, POLO SHIRTS, DENIM SHIRTS, SWEATSHIRTS, SHORTS, JACKETS, AND HATS. FIRST USE: 19830000. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19830000
IC 026. US 037 039 040 042 050. G & S: [ SEWING KITS WITH LINT BRUSH COMPRISING, THREADS, NEEDLES, STRAIGHT PINS, SAFETY PINS, AND BUTTONS, AND ] BELT BUCKLES NOT A PRECIOUS METAL FOR CLOTHING. FIRST USE: 19930400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19930400
IC 028. US 022 023 038 050. G & S: [ FLYING DISCS AND ] GOLF BALLS. FIRST USE: 19960200. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19960200
IC 035. US 100 101 102. G & S: CONDUCTING EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE AWARD PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE ON THE JOB SAFETY. FIRST USE: 19930400. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 19930400

International Codes:6
U.S. Codes:002,012,013,014,023,025,050
International Codes:8
U.S. Codes:023,028,044
International Codes:9
U.S. Codes:021,023,026,036,038
International Codes:14
U.S. Codes:002,027,028,050
International Codes:16
U.S. Codes:002,005,022,023,029,037,038,050
International Codes:18
U.S. Codes:001,002,003,022,041
International Codes:21
U.S. Codes:002,013,023,029,030,033,040,050
International Codes:25
U.S. Codes:022,039
International Codes:26
U.S. Codes:037,039,040,042,050
International Codes:28
U.S. Codes:022,023,038,050
International Codes:35
U.S. Codes:100,101,102
Type CodeType
GS0061METAL LICENSE PLATES

Trademark Filing History

DescriptionDateProceeding Number
TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED2022-09-06
TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED2022-04-18
TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED2022-04-18
ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED2022-04-18
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED2021-03-05
ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY2013-07-31
REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)2012-09-1468335
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED2012-09-1468335
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED2012-09-14
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL2012-09-1368335
TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED2012-08-30
REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.2008-03-1469934
ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL2008-03-1069934
TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED2008-03-04
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED2008-03-04
CASE FILE IN TICRS2007-03-27
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER2002-03-05
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION2001-12-11
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION2001-11-21
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER2001-08-02
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE2001-05-08
NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED2001-02-22
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER2001-02-0575571

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