FM Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, September 11, 1991, a trademark application was filed for FM with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the FM trademark a serial number of 74202895. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Saturday, February 10, 2007. This trademark is owned by Franklin Mint Company. The FM trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

[functional replicas of scientific instruments also for decorative use]

[jewelry; watches; cuff links and badge replicas]

[lithographs, fine art prints]

[collections of minerals in natural form for display]

[plates]

[thimbles, and belt buckles made of non-precious metals]

[yo-yos,] hunting knives [, full size and miniature weapon replicas; armor made of non-precious metals; and Christmas tree ornaments]

General Information


Serial Number74202895
Word MarkFM
Filing DateWednesday, September 11, 1991
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateSaturday, February 10, 2007
Registration Number1973161
Registration DateTuesday, May 7, 1996
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 8, 1993

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[functional replicas of scientific instruments also for decorative use]
Goods and Services[jewelry; watches; cuff links and badge replicas]
Goods and Services[lithographs, fine art prints]
Goods and Services[collections of minerals in natural form for display]
Goods and Services[plates]
Goods and Services[thimbles, and belt buckles made of non-precious metals]
Goods and Services[yo-yos,] hunting knives [, full size and miniature weapon replicas; armor made of non-precious metals; and Christmas tree ornaments]

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, February 10, 2007
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 1993

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, February 10, 2007
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, April 30, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, April 30, 1988

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, February 10, 2007
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, April 30, 1993
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, April 30, 1993

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, February 10, 2007
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, October 31, 1990
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, October 31, 1990

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 Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, February 10, 2007
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, October 31, 1994
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, October 31, 1994

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, February 10, 2007
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, February 28, 1991
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, February 28, 1991

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateSaturday, February 10, 2007
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, February 29, 1988
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, February 29, 1988

Trademark Owner History


Party NameFranklin Mint Company
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type02 - Partnership
AddressFranklin Center, PA 19091

Party NameFranklin Mint Company
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type02 - Partnership
AddressFranklin Center, PA 19091

Party NameFranklin Mint Company
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type02 - Partnership
AddressFranklin Center, PA 19091

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, February 10, 2007CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Friday, August 11, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, April 16, 2003REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, January 10, 2003RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION - SEC. 8
Friday, January 10, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, July 8, 2002POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15
Tuesday, May 7, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, May 7, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 7, 1996REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, January 31, 1996ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, January 30, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 14, 1995PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, June 14, 1995PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, June 14, 1995ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Friday, May 19, 1995STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, March 27, 1995USE AMENDMENT FILED
Friday, November 18, 1994EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Friday, September 23, 1994EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, April 28, 1994EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Friday, March 4, 1994EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, September 28, 1993NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, June 8, 1993PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, May 7, 1993NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Thursday, March 25, 1993APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, February 22, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, September 16, 1992FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Monday, July 13, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, January 7, 1992NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, November 26, 1991ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER