DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, September 8, 2009, a trademark application was filed for DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS trademark a serial number of 77821766. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Saturday, November 7, 2020. This trademark is owned by Texas Department of Transportation. The DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, and Houseware & Glass Products categories with the following description:

Non-luminous and non-mechanical metal signs; metal key chains

Plastic squeeze flashlights

Printed matter and paper products, namely, postcards, posters, coasters made of paper, [ paper folders, ] temporary tattoos, [ trading cards, coin holders, ] note pads and decorative pencils

Luggage tags; backpack tags

Beverage containers, namely, insulated sleeve holders for beverage cups and cans; glassware, namely, pitchers, drinking glasses and shot glasses
don't mess with texas

General Information


Serial Number77821766
Word MarkDON'T MESS WITH TEXAS
Filing DateTuesday, September 8, 2009
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSaturday, November 7, 2020
Registration Number3872108
Registration DateTuesday, November 9, 2010
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, August 24, 2010

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesNon-luminous and non-mechanical metal signs; metal key chains
Goods and ServicesPlastic squeeze flashlights
Goods and ServicesPrinted matter and paper products, namely, postcards, posters, coasters made of paper, [ paper folders, ] temporary tattoos, [ trading cards, coin holders, ] note pads and decorative pencils
Goods and ServicesLuggage tags; backpack tags
Goods and ServicesBeverage containers, namely, insulated sleeve holders for beverage cups and cans; glassware, namely, pitchers, drinking glasses and shot glasses
Pseudo MarkDO NOT MESS WITH TEXAS

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 11, 2009
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 2006

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateSaturday, November 7, 2020
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 30, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 30, 2006

International Class016 - Paper, cardboard and goods made from these materials, not included in other classes; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; artists' materials; paint brushes; typewriters and office requisites (except furniture); instructional and teaching material (except apparatus); plastic materials for packaging (not included in other classes); printers' type; printing blocks.
US Class Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 11, 2009
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1994

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 11, 2009
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, June 30, 2006
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, June 30, 2006

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 11, 2009
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 28, 2005
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 28, 2005

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTexas Department of Transportation
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressAustin, TX 78701

Party NameTexas Department of Transportation
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressAustin, TX 78701

Party NameTexas Department of Transportation
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type14 - State Agency
AddressAustin, TX 78701

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, November 7, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Saturday, November 7, 2020REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, November 7, 2020REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Saturday, November 7, 2020REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, November 4, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, October 19, 2020CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 4, 2020TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, November 9, 2019COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 11, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 11, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, November 4, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 9, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, December 22, 2014ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, December 22, 2014TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 24, 2012ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, August 24, 2012TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, November 9, 2010REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, September 23, 2010TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 24, 2010OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 24, 2010PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, July 17, 2010LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Saturday, July 17, 2010ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, June 30, 2010APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, June 30, 2010EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, June 30, 2010NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 30, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 30, 2010EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN
Wednesday, June 23, 2010NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED
Wednesday, June 23, 2010FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED
Wednesday, June 23, 2010FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN
Friday, June 4, 2010TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, June 3, 2010CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 3, 2010TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Friday, December 4, 2009NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 4, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Friday, December 4, 2009NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, December 4, 2009ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, September 12, 2009NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED
Friday, September 11, 2009NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED IN TRAM
Friday, September 11, 2009NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM