BLACK & MILD MIDDLETON'S Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, January 4, 2010, a trademark application was filed for BLACK & MILD MIDDLETON'S with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the BLACK & MILD MIDDLETON'S trademark a serial number of 77904304. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, March 31, 2023. This trademark is owned by John Middleton Co.. The BLACK & MILD MIDDLETON'S trademark is filed in the Smoker's Products category with the following description:

Tobacco Products, Namely, Cigars
black & mild middleton's

General Information


Serial Number77904304
Word MarkBLACK & MILD MIDDLETON'S
Filing DateMonday, January 4, 2010
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, March 31, 2023
Registration Number4208202
Registration DateTuesday, September 18, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, July 3, 2012

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a feature of product packaging. The rectangular shape, reflected in dotted lines, is not claimed as a feature of the mark. The word "MIDDLETON'S" is located at the top of the rectangular design. There are irregular four-sided windows located above and below the words "BLACK & MILD" on the left-hand side of the rectangular design. There is a pipe and smoke design located in the lower half of the rectangular design on the right-hand side.
Amendment to a Registration/Renewal CertificateThe drawing is amended to appear as follows: PUBLISH NEW CUT In the statement the Disclaimer is deleted and " No claim is made to use the exclusive right to use A WINDOW apart from the mark as shown, is inserted. In the statement, the Mark Description is deleted, and "The mark consists of a feature of product packaging. The rectangular shape, reflected in dotted lines, is not claimed as a feature of the mark. The word "MIDDLETON'S" is located at the top of the rectangular design. There are irregular four-sided windows located above and below the words "BLACK & MILD" on the left-hand side of the rectangular design. There is a pipe and smoke design located in the lower half of the rectangular design on the right-hand side, is inserted.
Pseudo MarkBLACK AND MILD MIDDLETON'S
Section 2(f) Limitation StatementAs to "BLACK & MILD" and the Pipe Design
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesTobacco Products, Namely, Cigars
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"A WINDOW"

Classification Information


International Class034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.
US Class Codes002, 008, 009, 017
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, March 31, 2023
Primary Code034
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 31, 2008
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 31, 2008

Trademark Owner History


Party NameJohn Middleton Co.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressLimerick, PA 19468

Party NameJohn Middleton Co.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressKing of Prussia, PA 19406

Party NameJohn Middleton Co.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressKing of Prussia, PA 19406

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, March 31, 2023CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Saturday, September 18, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 16, 2019AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 ¿ PROCESSED
Wednesday, July 3, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, June 28, 2019OTQR WITHDRAWAL FROM PUBLICATION
Tuesday, May 14, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 14, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, May 3, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION
Friday, April 19, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, March 18, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, March 18, 2019TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, September 18, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 6, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, June 8, 2015ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, June 8, 2015TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 22, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, April 22, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 12, 2014APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Wednesday, March 12, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 11, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, February 11, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 29, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, October 29, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, September 27, 2013ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, September 27, 2013TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 18, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 3, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 3, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, June 13, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Friday, May 25, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, May 18, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 18, 2012EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Friday, May 18, 2012NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, May 18, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Friday, May 18, 2012EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Thursday, April 26, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, April 26, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 23, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, April 17, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, November 3, 2011NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 3, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, November 3, 2011NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, May 14, 2011NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Saturday, May 14, 2011FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Saturday, May 14, 2011FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Tuesday, April 19, 2011TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Monday, April 18, 2011CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, April 18, 2011TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 19, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 19, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, October 19, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, September 29, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Wednesday, September 29, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 29, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 8, 2010ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 8, 2010TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 30, 2010NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 30, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 30, 2010NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Saturday, March 27, 2010ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, March 25, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, January 9, 2010NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Friday, January 8, 2010NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, January 7, 2010NEW APPLICATION ENTERED