MDI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, July 20, 1983, a trademark application was filed for MDI with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MDI trademark a serial number of 73435392. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, February 21, 2025. This trademark is owned by Merchants Distributors, Inc.. The MDI trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ Staple Foods-Namely, Biscuits and Rolls ]

[ Processed Foods-Namely, Cheese and Margarine ]

Retail Store and Distribution Services in the Field of Grocery Products

General Information


Serial Number73435392
Word MarkMDI
Filing DateWednesday, July 20, 1983
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, February 21, 2025
Registration Number1289236
Registration DateTuesday, August 7, 1984
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 15, 1984

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Staple Foods-Namely, Biscuits and Rolls ]
Goods and Services[ Processed Foods-Namely, Cheese and Margarine ]
Goods and ServicesRetail Store and Distribution Services in the Field of Grocery Products

Classification Information


International Class029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
US Class Codes046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, August 13, 2014
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 26, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 26, 1977

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, August 13, 2014
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, December 26, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, December 26, 1977

International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, February 21, 2025
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 23, 1956
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 23, 1956

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMerchants Distributors, LLC
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressHickory, NC Hickory

Party NameMerchants Distributors, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHickory, NC 28603

Party NameMerchants Distributors, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHickory, NC 28601

Party NameMerchants Distributors, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHickory, NC 28601

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, March 27, 1984NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Friday, February 3, 1984ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, February 7, 1984EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, February 7, 1984APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 15, 1984PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, August 7, 1984REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Saturday, May 12, 1990REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, August 12, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, March 19, 1990REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, August 13, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, August 12, 2004REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, September 21, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 21, 2004REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, February 25, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, March 2, 2011CASE FILE IN TICRS
Wednesday, July 31, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Friday, July 25, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 12, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Wednesday, August 13, 2014REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Wednesday, August 13, 2014REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, August 13, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Monday, April 18, 2022TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, April 18, 2022ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Monday, April 18, 2022TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Monday, August 7, 2023COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, February 21, 2025CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9