MEN IN BLACK Trademark

Trademark Overview

On Thursday, January 28, 1993, a trademark application was filed for MEN IN BLACK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MEN IN BLACK trademark a serial number of 74353288. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, November 13, 2017. This trademark is owned by COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC.. The MEN IN BLACK trademark is filed in the Toys & Sporting Goods Products category with the following description:

toys, games and playthings, namely, action figures and accessories therefor; action skill games; [ mechanical and ] electric action toys; costume masks; role-playing parlor games; toy guns; computer game cartridges [ ; hand-held, cartridge based, LCD video game machines ]
men in black

General Information

Serial Number74353288
Word MarkMEN IN BLACK
Filing DateThursday, January 28, 1993
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, November 13, 2017
Registration Number2152654
Registration DateTuesday, April 21, 1998
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, September 28, 1993

Trademark Statements

Goods and Servicestoys, games and playthings, namely, action figures and accessories therefor; action skill games; [ mechanical and ] electric action toys; costume masks; role-playing parlor games; toy guns; computer game cartridges [ ; hand-held, cartridge based, LCD video game machines ]

Classification Information

International Class028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees.
US Class Codes022, 023, 038, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateThursday, April 1, 1993
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, May 23, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, May 23, 1997

Trademark Owner History

Party NameCOLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC.
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCULVER CITY, CA 90232
Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressWestlake Village, CA 91361
Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressWestlake Village, CA 91361
Party NameNOT AVAILABLE
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type01 - Individual
AddressWestlake Village, CA 91361

Trademark Events

Event DateEvent Description
Monday, November 13, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, November 13, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, November 13, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, November 13, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, October 17, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Friday, April 21, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, March 31, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Saturday, March 29, 2008REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Saturday, March 29, 2008REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, February 11, 2008ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Wednesday, January 30, 2008TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, May 14, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Tuesday, May 18, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, April 9, 2004REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, April 21, 1998REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, February 13, 1998ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Monday, January 26, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 1, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, September 19, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, September 11, 1997STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, August 22, 1997USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, May 5, 1997EXTENSION 5 GRANTED
Sunday, February 23, 1997EXTENSION 5 FILED
Thursday, November 7, 1996EXTENSION 4 GRANTED
Friday, August 23, 1996EXTENSION 4 FILED
Friday, February 2, 1996EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Tuesday, November 14, 1995EXTENSION 3 FILED
Thursday, August 3, 1995EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Wednesday, June 14, 1995EXTENSION 2 FILED
Tuesday, March 14, 1995EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, January 24, 1995EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, August 23, 1994NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Monday, November 1, 1993EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED
Tuesday, September 28, 1993PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Friday, August 27, 1993NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, July 19, 1993APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, June 29, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 24, 1993CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, May 10, 1993NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, April 21, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, April 15, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, April 13, 1993ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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