| Serial Number | 98814720 |
| Word Mark | I'M MAL DEFENDER, "DEFENDING DREAMS, EMPOWERING MINDS!" ADHD SUPERHERO! |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
| Status | 645 - FINAL REFUSAL - MAILED |
| Status Date | Friday, July 25, 2025 |
| Registration Number | 0000000 |
| Registration Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Goods and Services | providing online educational resources and materials for students with ADHD; entertainment services in the nature of live performances featuring Mal Defender; Educational services, namely, conducting classes and workshops in creative writing, journaling, and STEM education; organizing and conducting events, workshops, and competitions for youth in the field of arts and crafts; providing motivational speaking services in the field of personal development and empowerment for teens. |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of a stylized cartoon character depicted as a superhero with butterfly-like wings. The character has a white head and body with black arms, legs, and feet. The character wears a royal blue vest with a diamond-shaped logo containing the wording 'MAL DEFENDER' in white lettering on a royal blue background. The character has royal blue and white striped wings extending from behind, teal hands and antennae, and black eyebrows. The character is positioned in a confident superhero stance with one hand on hip. |
| Pseudo Mark | I AM MAL DEFENDER DEFENDING DREAMS EMPOWERING MINDS ATTENTION DEFICIT HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER SUPERHERO |
| Goods and Services | journals and notebooks featuring Mal Defender; coloring books featuring Mal Defender; printed guides and handouts for teaching and educational purposes; posters and promotional materials featuring Mal Defender; Printed educational materials, namely, books and workbooks in the fields of creative writing, journaling, and STEM education; stickers and decals featuring Mal Defender.; stationery |
| Pseudo Mark | I AM MAL DEFENDER DEFENDING DREAMS EMPOWERING MINDS ADHD SUPERHERO |
| Goods and Services | athletic wear, namely, leggings and sports jerseys with Mal Defender branding; accessories, namely, wristbands and socks featuring Mal Defender; Clothing, namely, t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and hats featuring Mal Defender; costumes and apparel for use in mascot performances and events. |
| Indication of Colors claimed | The color(s) teal, royal blue, black, and white is/are claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "DEFENDER" |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The wording "MAL DEFENDER" has no meaning in a foreign language. |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, October 7, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, October 7, 2024 |
| International Class | 016 - 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 Codes | 002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 016 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, October 7, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, October 7, 2024 |
| International Class | 041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 107 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, October 22, 2024 |
| Primary Code | 041 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Monday, October 7, 2024 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Monday, October 7, 2024 |
| Party Name | Malons Project, Inc. |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 03 - Corporation |
| Address | Hampton, VA 23663 |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, October 22, 2024 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Sunday, May 4, 2025 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Sunday, May 4, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Monday, May 5, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Friday, July 4, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, July 7, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Monday, July 7, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, July 7, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 25, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED |
| Friday, July 25, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN |
| Friday, July 25, 2025 | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Friday, July 18, 2025 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |