MERCY FOR ANIMALS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, August 29, 2016, a trademark application was filed for MERCY FOR ANIMALS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MERCY FOR ANIMALS trademark a serial number of 87154577. The federal status of this trademark filing is PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED as of Friday, August 2, 2024. This trademark is owned by Mercy For Animals, Inc.. The MERCY FOR ANIMALS trademark is filed in the Communication Services, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, Business and Retail Services, Insurance & Financial Services, Education & Entertainment Services, Personal, and Legal & Social Services categories with the following description:

Educational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices; on-line electronic newsletters delivered by e-mail in the field of educating the public on the subject of farmed animal welfare, for promoting the public awareness of the need to prevent cruelty and mistreatment of farmed animals, and for promoting compassionate food choices and policies

Carry-all bags

Broadcasting of video and audio programming over the Internet

[ Publications, namely, newsletters and written publications and materials in the nature of brochures in the fields of educating the public on the subject of farmed animal welfare, for promoting the public awareness of the need to prevent cruelty and mistreatment of farmed animals ]

Charitable services, namely, raising money for animal welfare organizations through promotions and/or incentives

Graphic T-shirts

Promoting public awareness of the need for preventing animal cruelty and mistreatment of farmed animals; promoting public awareness of compassionate food choices and policies

Animal cruelty investigation
mercy for animals

General Information


Serial Number87154577
Word MarkMERCY FOR ANIMALS
Filing DateMonday, August 29, 2016
Status704 - PARTIAL SECTION 8 ACCEPTED
Status DateFriday, August 2, 2024
Registration Number5146784
Registration DateTuesday, February 21, 2017
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 6, 2016

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesEducational services, namely, conducting programs in the field of preventing cruelty to farmed animals and promoting compassionate food choices; on-line electronic newsletters delivered by e-mail in the field of educating the public on the subject of farmed animal welfare, for promoting the public awareness of the need to prevent cruelty and mistreatment of farmed animals, and for promoting compassionate food choices and policies
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the capitalized words "MERCY FOR" in block format, located directly above the stylized drawings of a chicken, a rabbit, and a fish, from left to right, respectively, each within an individual rectangle, located above the capitalized word "ANIMALS", all together forming a rectangular logo.
Goods and ServicesCarry-all bags
Goods and ServicesBroadcasting of video and audio programming over the Internet
Goods and Services[ Publications, namely, newsletters and written publications and materials in the nature of brochures in the fields of educating the public on the subject of farmed animal welfare, for promoting the public awareness of the need to prevent cruelty and mistreatment of farmed animals ]
Goods and ServicesCharitable services, namely, raising money for animal welfare organizations through promotions and/or incentives
Goods and ServicesGraphic T-shirts
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and ServicesPromoting public awareness of the need for preventing animal cruelty and mistreatment of farmed animals; promoting public awareness of compassionate food choices and policies
Goods and ServicesAnimal cruelty investigation

Classification Information


International Class038 - Services allowing people to communicate with another by a sensory means.
US Class Codes100, 101, 104
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 2, 2016
Primary Code038
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 1, 2004

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, August 2, 2024
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 1, 2004

International Class018 - Leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes; animal skins, hides; trunks and traveling bags; umbrellas, parasols and walking sticks; whips, harness and saddlery.
US Class Codes001, 002, 003, 022, 041
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 2, 2016
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 1, 2004

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 2, 2016
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 1, 2004

International Class035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 2, 2016
Primary Code035
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 1, 2004

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 2, 2016
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 1, 2004

International Class041 - Education; providing of training; entertainment; sporting and cultural activities.
US Class Codes100, 101, 107
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 2, 2016
Primary Code041
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 1, 2004

International Class045 - Legal services; security services for the protection of property and individuals; personal and social services rendered by others to meet the needs of individuals.
US Class Codes100, 101
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, September 2, 2016
Primary Code045
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, December 1, 2004
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, December 1, 2004

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMercy For Animals, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90046

Party NameMercy For Animals, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90046

Party NameMercy For Animals, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90046

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Saturday, September 3, 2016NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE E-MAILED
Thursday, September 1, 2016NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
Friday, September 2, 2016NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Wednesday, October 26, 2016ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, October 26, 2016APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, November 16, 2016NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, December 6, 2016PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, December 6, 2016OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
Tuesday, February 21, 2017REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, May 7, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Tuesday, May 7, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, November 5, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Friday, November 5, 2021TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS
Friday, November 5, 2021TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, November 5, 2021TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, November 5, 2021ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, November 5, 2021APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Monday, February 21, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Tuesday, August 1, 2023CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, February 21, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 1, 2023POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Thursday, February 1, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Thursday, February 1, 2024POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8
Thursday, August 1, 2024TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Friday, August 2, 2024REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED
Friday, August 2, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED