MERIT PRO Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Monday, September 22, 2003, a trademark application was filed for MERIT PRO with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MERIT PRO trademark a serial number of 76546341. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED as of Thursday, March 30, 2006. This trademark is owned by THE MERIT GROUP, INC.. The MERIT PRO trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products and Hand Tool Products categories with the following description:

Paint stripping or removing preparations; stain removers; paint strippers; sandpaper; abrasives for paint removal and preparation

Paint preparation and removal hand tools, namely paint scrapers, joint knives, putty knives, razor blades, and 5-in-1 tools, namely a single tool containing a paint scraper, spreader, roller cleaner, putty remover, and crack opener
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General Information


Serial Number76546341
Word MarkMERIT PRO
Filing DateMonday, September 22, 2003
Status606 - ABANDONED - NO STATEMENT OF USE FILED
Status DateThursday, March 30, 2006
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, January 4, 2005

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesPaint stripping or removing preparations; stain removers; paint strippers; sandpaper; abrasives for paint removal and preparation
Goods and ServicesPaint preparation and removal hand tools, namely paint scrapers, joint knives, putty knives, razor blades, and 5-in-1 tools, namely a single tool containing a paint scraper, spreader, roller cleaner, putty remover, and crack opener
Pseudo MarkMERIT PROFESSIONAL

Classification Information


International Class003 - Bleaching preparations and other substances for laundry use; cleaning, polishing, scouring and abrasive preparations; soaps; perfumery, essential oils, cosmetics, hair lotions; dentifrices.
US Class Codes001, 004, 006, 050, 051, 052
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 26, 2004
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class008 - Hand tools and implements (hand-operated); cutlery; side arms; razors.
US Class Codes023, 028, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, October 26, 2004
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameTHE MERIT GROUP, INC.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSpartanburg, SC 29302

Party NameTHE MERIT GROUP, INC.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressSpartanburg, SC 29302

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, June 13, 2006ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Tuesday, June 13, 2006ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED
Wednesday, November 2, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, October 4, 2005DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Thursday, September 29, 2005DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 4, 2005EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Thursday, September 29, 2005EXTENSION 1 FILED
Thursday, September 29, 2005TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, September 29, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Thursday, September 29, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, September 28, 2005FAX RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 29, 2005NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, January 4, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, December 15, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Saturday, October 30, 2004LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, October 29, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
Wednesday, October 27, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 26, 2004AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Wednesday, October 20, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 20, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, April 19, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Sunday, April 18, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER