MDI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, November 16, 1989, 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 74001511. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Wednesday, April 19, 2017. This trademark is owned by MERCHANTS DISTRIBUTORS, INC.. The MDI trademark is filed in the Paper & Printed Material Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, Natural Agricultural Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

STAPLE FOODS, NAMELY, [FLOUR,] BREAD; BREAKFAST FOODS, NAMELY, [GRITS,] WAFFLES; [SNACK FOODS, NAMELY, CORN CHIPS, CORN CURLS, TACO CHIPS, TORTILLA CHIPS, PUFFED CORN SNACKS, CHEESE FLAVORED PUFFED CORN SNACKS, MARSHMALLOWS]

MEATS, NAMELY, [ BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, ] FISH; [ DELICATESSEN MEATS; ] [SNACK FOODS, NAMELY, POTATO CHIPS, PORK RINDS;] BREAKFAST FOODS, NAMELY, EGGS; [ FROZEN FRUITS, ] FROZEN VEGETABLES, [PROCESSED POTATOES, PROCESSED TOMATOES;] [ FROZEN MEALS CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF MEAT, FISH, POULTRY OR VEGETABLES; VEGETABLE OIL, ] CHEESE FOODS; [SPREADS, NAMELY, VEGETABLE-BASED SPREADS, CHEESE SPREADS;] DAIRY PRODUCTS, NAMELY, MILK, BUTTER, CHEESE, [EGGNOG] AND YOGURT

PAPER GOODS, NAMELY, PAPER BAGS; [DISPOSABLE DIAPERS]

LIGHT BEVERAGES, NAMELY, BOTTLED DRINKING WATER, FRUIT JUICES

[ FRESH VEGETABLES ]
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General Information


Serial Number74001511
Word MarkMDI
Filing DateThursday, November 16, 1989
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateWednesday, April 19, 2017
Registration Number2067380
Registration DateTuesday, June 3, 1997
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 9, 1993

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesSTAPLE FOODS, NAMELY, [FLOUR,] BREAD; BREAKFAST FOODS, NAMELY, [GRITS,] WAFFLES; [SNACK FOODS, NAMELY, CORN CHIPS, CORN CURLS, TACO CHIPS, TORTILLA CHIPS, PUFFED CORN SNACKS, CHEESE FLAVORED PUFFED CORN SNACKS, MARSHMALLOWS]
Goods and ServicesMEATS, NAMELY, [ BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, ] FISH; [ DELICATESSEN MEATS; ] [SNACK FOODS, NAMELY, POTATO CHIPS, PORK RINDS;] BREAKFAST FOODS, NAMELY, EGGS; [ FROZEN FRUITS, ] FROZEN VEGETABLES, [PROCESSED POTATOES, PROCESSED TOMATOES;] [ FROZEN MEALS CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF MEAT, FISH, POULTRY OR VEGETABLES; VEGETABLE OIL, ] CHEESE FOODS; [SPREADS, NAMELY, VEGETABLE-BASED SPREADS, CHEESE SPREADS;] DAIRY PRODUCTS, NAMELY, MILK, BUTTER, CHEESE, [EGGNOG] AND YOGURT
Goods and ServicesPAPER GOODS, NAMELY, PAPER BAGS; [DISPOSABLE DIAPERS]
Goods and ServicesLIGHT BEVERAGES, NAMELY, BOTTLED DRINKING WATER, FRUIT JUICES
Goods and Services[ FRESH VEGETABLES ]

Classification Information


International Class016 - 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 Codes002, 005, 022, 023, 029, 037, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 20, 1989
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 31, 1995

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 20, 1989
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 31, 1995

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 20, 1989
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 31, 1995

International Class031 - Agricultural, horticultural and forestry products and grains not included in other classes; live animals; fresh fruits and vegetables; seeds, natural plants and flowers; foodstuffs for animals; malt.
US Class Codes001, 046
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateWednesday, April 19, 2017
Primary Code031
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 31, 1995

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, December 20, 1989
Primary Code032
First Use Anywhere DateMonday, July 31, 1995
First Use In Commerce DateMonday, July 31, 1995

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
Wednesday, April 19, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 19, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Wednesday, April 19, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Wednesday, April 19, 2017REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Saturday, April 15, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, February 21, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, June 3, 2016COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, July 31, 2013ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Thursday, July 19, 2007REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, July 19, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, July 3, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Monday, June 4, 2007REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Monday, June 4, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, December 14, 2006CASE FILE IN TICRS
Saturday, July 12, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, April 21, 2003REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Monday, April 21, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, June 3, 1997REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, April 14, 1997ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, April 14, 1997PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Monday, April 14, 1997ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, March 6, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Saturday, March 1, 1997STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, December 20, 1996USE AMENDMENT FILED
Wednesday, August 28, 1996SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Friday, June 28, 1996SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED
Monday, October 2, 1995SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Thursday, September 14, 1995SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED
Wednesday, July 12, 1995SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Friday, May 12, 1995SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED
Tuesday, October 25, 1994SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Tuesday, September 6, 1994SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED
Saturday, June 18, 1994SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Wednesday, May 18, 1994SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, December 28, 1993NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, March 9, 1993PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, February 5, 1993NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, September 1, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, August 25, 1992EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, August 18, 1992PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Wednesday, May 6, 1992APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, May 1, 1992EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Monday, January 6, 1992CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, August 6, 1991NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, March 29, 1991CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, October 2, 1990NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, August 16, 1990CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 14, 1990NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, February 6, 1990ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER