GENUINE MONKEEZ & FRIENDS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, October 31, 2011, a trademark application was filed for GENUINE MONKEEZ & FRIENDS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the GENUINE MONKEEZ & FRIENDS trademark a serial number of 85460899. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Sunday, January 22, 2023. This trademark is owned by GP Global Limited. The GENUINE MONKEEZ & FRIENDS trademark is filed in the Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

[ Christmas tree ornaments and decorations; Hand puppets; Puppets; ] Stuffed and plush toys; Stuffed toy animals

[ Booties; Children's and infant's apparel, namely, jumpers, overall sleepwear, pajamas, rompers and one-piece garments; Children's and infants' cloth bibs; Hats for infants, babies, toddlers and children; Infant and toddler one piece clothing; Infant sleepers; Infants' shoes and boots ]

[ Baby blankets; Children's towels; Hand towels; Washcloths ]

[ Mugs ]
genuine monkeez & friends

General Information


Serial Number85460899
Word MarkGENUINE MONKEEZ & FRIENDS
Filing DateMonday, October 31, 2011
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateSunday, January 22, 2023
Registration Number4167311
Registration DateTuesday, July 3, 2012
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 17, 2012

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of the word "GENUINE" in red within a green ribbon design with yellow dots, the ribbon partially covering the letter "M" in the word "Monkeez" in red, and a "& FRIENDS" below the "keez" of "Monkeez", with the "&" in orange and the "FRIENDS" in green. The color white in the ribbon design is not claimed as a feature of the mark and is merely background.
Goods and Services[ Christmas tree ornaments and decorations; Hand puppets; Puppets; ] Stuffed and plush toys; Stuffed toy animals
Pseudo MarkGENUINE MONKEYS AND FRIENDS
Goods and Services[ Booties; Children's and infant's apparel, namely, jumpers, overall sleepwear, pajamas, rompers and one-piece garments; Children's and infants' cloth bibs; Hats for infants, babies, toddlers and children; Infant and toddler one piece clothing; Infant sleepers; Infants' shoes and boots ]
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) red, yellow, orange and green is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Baby blankets; Children's towels; Hand towels; Washcloths ]
Goods and Services[ Mugs ]
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"GENUINE"

Classification Information


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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, July 16, 2018
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 2010

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, July 16, 2018
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 2010

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateMonday, July 16, 2018
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 2010

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, November 3, 2011
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, June 30, 2010
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, June 30, 2010

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMVP PLUSH LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressCHARLESTON, SC 29492

Party NameGP Global Limited
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCharleston, SC 29492

Party NameGP Global Limited
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCharleston, SC 29492

Party NameGP Global Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCharleston, SC 29492

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Sunday, January 22, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Sunday, January 22, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Sunday, January 22, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, January 19, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, July 3, 2022TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, July 3, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 15, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Sunday, February 3, 2019TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, July 16, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Monday, July 16, 2018REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, July 16, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 3, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, July 3, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, July 3, 2012REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 17, 2012OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, April 17, 2012PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, March 28, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 13, 2012LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Monday, March 12, 2012ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, February 27, 2012APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 23, 2012TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, February 23, 2012CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 23, 2012TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Thursday, January 19, 2012NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 19, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, January 19, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Tuesday, January 17, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, November 4, 2011NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED
Thursday, November 3, 2011NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, November 3, 2011NEW APPLICATION ENTERED