MDI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, November 18, 1987, 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 73696230. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, July 25, 2019. This trademark is owned by MERCHANTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.. The MDI trademark is filed in the Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Smoker's Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Transportation & Storage Services, Education & Entertainment Services, and Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services categories with the following description:

[ TORTILLA CHIPS, CHEESE FLAVORED PUFFED CURLS, AND CHEESE FLAVORED PUFF BALLS ]

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY CONDUCTING CLASSES, SEMINARS AND OR WORKSHOPS IN THE FIELD OF RETAILING AND MERCHANDISING OF FOOD PRODUCTS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE

[ PROCESSED FOODS, NAMELY, PLAIN AND FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS ]

TRUCK TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY SERVICES

ACCOUNTING SERVICES, BILLING SERVICES AND ADVERTISING AGENCY SERVICES

[ MATCHES ]

RETAIL STORE SERVICES AND MERCHANDISING SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTORSHIP SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF FOOD PRODUCTS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE MARKETED THROUGH SUPERMARKETS, GROCERY STORES AND CONVENIENCE STORES
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General Information


Serial Number73696230
Word MarkMDI
Filing DateWednesday, November 18, 1987
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, July 25, 2019
Registration Number1517317
Registration DateTuesday, December 20, 1988
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 27, 1988

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ TORTILLA CHIPS, CHEESE FLAVORED PUFFED CURLS, AND CHEESE FLAVORED PUFF BALLS ]
Goods and ServicesEDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY CONDUCTING CLASSES, SEMINARS AND OR WORKSHOPS IN THE FIELD OF RETAILING AND MERCHANDISING OF FOOD PRODUCTS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE
Goods and Services[ PROCESSED FOODS, NAMELY, PLAIN AND FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS ]
Goods and ServicesTRUCK TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY SERVICES
Goods and ServicesACCOUNTING SERVICES, BILLING SERVICES AND ADVERTISING AGENCY SERVICES
Goods and Services[ MATCHES ]
Goods and ServicesRETAIL STORE SERVICES AND MERCHANDISING SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTORSHIP SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF FOOD PRODUCTS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE MARKETED THROUGH SUPERMARKETS, GROCERY STORES AND CONVENIENCE STORES

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, January 6, 1988
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 20, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 20, 1987

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 DateTuesday, July 19, 1988
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 20, 1987
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 20, 1987

International Class034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.
US Class Codes002, 008, 009, 017
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, January 6, 1988
Primary Code034
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, April 24, 1985
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, April 24, 1985

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 19, 1988
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 23, 1956
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 23, 1956

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes105
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 6, 1988
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1977

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, July 19, 1988
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, August 23, 1956
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, August 23, 1956

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, January 6, 1988
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 28602

Party NameMERCHANTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHICKORY, NC 28601

Party NameMERCHANTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHICKORY, NC 28603

Party NameMERCHANTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHICKORY, NC 28603

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
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
Thursday, July 25, 2019NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, July 25, 2019REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, July 25, 2019REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, July 25, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, June 20, 2019TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Wednesday, December 20, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 31, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Saturday, November 22, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, November 22, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, October 20, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Friday, October 17, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, July 28, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Saturday, March 4, 1995REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, October 5, 1994REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, December 20, 1988REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, September 27, 1988PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Saturday, August 27, 1988NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, July 20, 1988APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, June 20, 1988CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, March 25, 1988NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, March 2, 1988ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, March 1, 1988ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER