| Serial Number | 99384087 |
| Word Mark | MER-MATES |
| Filing Date | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 8331444 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, July 7, 2026 |
| Mark Drawing | 3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 |
| Indication of Colors claimed | Color is not claimed as a feature of the mark. |
| Pseudo Mark | MER MATES |
| Description of Mark | The mark consists of the stylized wording "Mer-Mates". The "e" in "Mer" is punctuated by a heart. The wording sits atop an irregular, multi-layered background composed of heart, circle, and star outlines. |
| Translation of Words in Mark | The wording Mer-Mates has no meaning in a foreign language. |
| Goods and Services | Cat toys; Dog toys; Infant toys; Plush toys; Plush toys with attached comfort blanket; Stuffed and plush toys; Stuffed puppets; Stuffed toy animals; Stuffed toys; Toy animals; Toy animals and accessories therefor; Toy furniture |
| International Class | 028 - Games and playthings; gymnastic and sporting articles not included in other classes; decorations for Christmas trees. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 023, 038, 050 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Tuesday, September 9, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 028 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 210049 CN |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 210049 CN |
| Party Name | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 01 - Individual |
| Address | Nanjing City, Jiangsu Province 210049 CN |
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Tuesday, September 9, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, February 4, 2026 | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED |
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, February 11, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Monday, April 20, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |