MATCHBOX Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, May 9, 1984, a trademark application was filed for MATCHBOX with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MATCHBOX trademark a serial number of 73479552. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, June 16, 2006. This trademark is owned by MATCHBOX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED. The MATCHBOX trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products category with the following description:

TOYS AND PLAYTHINGS, NAMELY TOY VEHICLES, MODEL VEHICLES, MODEL VEHICLE KITS, TOY FIGURES, TOY SERVICE STATION ENVIRONMENTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, TOY RACE TRACK ENVIRONMENTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, TOY CAR WASH ENVIRONMENTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, TOY GARAGE ENVIRONMENTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, AND PUZZLES
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General Information


Serial Number73479552
Word MarkMATCHBOX
Filing DateWednesday, May 9, 1984
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, June 16, 2006
Registration Number1358177
Registration DateTuesday, September 3, 1985
Mark Drawing3V08 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, June 25, 1985

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesTOYS AND PLAYTHINGS, NAMELY TOY VEHICLES, MODEL VEHICLES, MODEL VEHICLE KITS, TOY FIGURES, TOY SERVICE STATION ENVIRONMENTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, TOY RACE TRACK ENVIRONMENTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, TOY CAR WASH ENVIRONMENTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, TOY GARAGE ENVIRONMENTS AND ACCESSORIES THEREFOR, AND PUZZLES
Lining/Stippling StatementTHE DRAWING IS LINED FOR THE COLORS RED, ORANGE AND YELLOW AND COLOR IS CLAIMED AS PART OF THE MARK.

Classification Information


International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 050
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, June 16, 2006
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1977

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMATTEL, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressEL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

Party NameMATCHBOX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKOWLOON
HK

Party NameMATCHBOX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKOWLOON
HK

Party NameMATCHBOX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressKOWLOON
HK

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, June 16, 2006CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Wednesday, December 18, 1991REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, August 29, 1991REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, September 3, 1985REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 25, 1985PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Sunday, May 26, 1985NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, April 12, 1985APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 1, 1985CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 2, 1984NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED