M, R. MURPHY KNIVES, SINCE 1850 Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, September 20, 2012, a trademark application was filed for M, R. MURPHY KNIVES, SINCE 1850 with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the M, R. MURPHY KNIVES, SINCE 1850 trademark a serial number of 85734278. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Friday, November 3, 2023. This trademark is owned by R. Murphy Company, Inc.. The M, R. MURPHY KNIVES, SINCE 1850 trademark is filed in the Hand Tool Products category with the following description:

Hand tools, namely, knives for industrial and domestic use
m, r. murphy knives, since 1850

General Information


Serial Number85734278
Word MarkM, R. MURPHY KNIVES, SINCE 1850
Filing DateThursday, September 20, 2012
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateFriday, November 3, 2023
Registration Number4341945
Registration DateTuesday, May 28, 2013
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 12, 2013

Trademark Statements


Description of MarkThe mark consists of a stylized block capital letter "M" in orange, with the representation of a knife blade pointing down with the straight top edge of the blade on the left and the cutting blade on the right through the middle of the letter "M" with the tip of the blade ending before the bottom of the middle of the "M". The wording "R. MURPHY KNIVES" appears in black to the right of the stylized letter "M" with the wording "R. MURPHY" above the word "KNIVES". The stacked wording "SINCE 1850" appears in orange to the right of the word "KNIVES". The white in the drawing represents background or transparent areas and is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesHand tools, namely, knives for industrial and domestic use
Name/Portrait Description and/or Consent StatementThe name "R. MURPHY" does not identify a living individual.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) orange and black is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.
Disclaimer with Predetermined Text"KNIVES" AND "SINCE 1850"

Classification Information


International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, September 26, 2012
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, September 1, 2012
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, September 1, 2012

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDEXTER-RUSSELL, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSOUTHBRIDGE, MA 01550

Party NameR. Murphy Company, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAyer, MA 01432

Party NameR. Murphy Company, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAyer, MA 01432

Party NameR. Murphy Company, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAyer, MA 01432

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, November 3, 2023NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Friday, November 3, 2023REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, November 3, 2023REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, October 3, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Saturday, April 1, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, May 28, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, May 9, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, May 9, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 21, 2018NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, November 21, 2018AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Wednesday, November 21, 2018REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Monday, October 15, 2018CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 12, 2018TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Monday, May 28, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, May 28, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, March 12, 2013OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, March 12, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, March 1, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 20, 2013NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Wednesday, February 6, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, February 6, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, February 5, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, February 5, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, February 5, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, January 31, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Tuesday, January 29, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, January 23, 2013NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 23, 2013EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED
Wednesday, January 23, 2013COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION AUTOMATIC ENTRY
Wednesday, January 23, 2013EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED
Thursday, January 17, 2013ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, September 26, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Monday, September 24, 2012NEW APPLICATION ENTERED