MIB MEN IN BLACK Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Tuesday, February 18, 1997, a trademark application was filed for MIB MEN IN BLACK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MIB MEN IN BLACK trademark a serial number of 75243492. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Thursday, June 15, 2017. This trademark is owned by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.. The MIB MEN IN BLACK trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products category with the following description:

computer games on CD ROM
mib men in black

General Information


Serial Number75243492
Word MarkMIB MEN IN BLACK
Filing DateTuesday, February 18, 1997
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateThursday, June 15, 2017
Registration Number3414810
Registration DateTuesday, April 22, 2008
Mark Drawing3000 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, November 22, 2005

Trademark Statements


Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the letters "M" "I" and "B" with the figures of two men in the letter "I" over the words "MEN IN BLACK". The black rectangular background depicted in the drawing is not claimed as a feature of the mark, but rather is only intended to delineate the wording and design elements in the mark.
Goods and Servicescomputer games on CD ROM

Classification Information


International Class009 - Scientific, nautical, surveying, photographic, cinematographic, optical, weighing, measuring, signalling, checking (supervision), life-saving and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity; apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images; magnetic data carriers, recording discs; automatic vending machines and mechanisms for coin operated apparatus; cash registers, calculating machines, data processing equipment and computers; fire extinguishing apparatus.
US Class Codes021, 023, 026, 036, 038
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, March 10, 1997
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, July 2, 1997
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, July 2, 1997

Trademark Owner History


Party NameColumbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCulver City, CA 90232

Party NameColumbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCulver City, CA 90232

Party NameColumbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCulver City, CA 90232

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, June 15, 2017NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, June 15, 2017REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, June 15, 2017REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, June 15, 2017CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, April 27, 2017TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, April 22, 2017COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Thursday, March 31, 2016TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 19, 2014NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Wednesday, March 19, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Thursday, February 27, 2014REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Wednesday, March 19, 2014CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, February 27, 2014TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Tuesday, April 22, 2008REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, March 14, 2008LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Thursday, March 13, 2008ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Thursday, March 13, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Thursday, March 13, 2008SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN
Thursday, March 13, 2008EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED
Wednesday, March 5, 2008EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Wednesday, March 5, 2008SU-EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT WRITTEN
Thursday, February 14, 2008TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, February 14, 2008CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 14, 2008ASSIGNED TO LIE
Monday, January 14, 2008TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED
Friday, December 28, 2007FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, December 28, 2007SU - FINAL REFUSAL - WRITTEN
Tuesday, December 11, 2007TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, December 11, 2007CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Tuesday, December 11, 2007TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Monday, July 9, 2007NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, July 9, 2007SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN
Friday, October 5, 2007STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Friday, October 5, 2007EXTENSION 3 GRANTED
Thursday, March 22, 2007USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, July 16, 2007EXTENSION 3 FILED
Monday, July 16, 2007TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Thursday, March 22, 2007TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Thursday, January 11, 2007EXTENSION 2 GRANTED
Thursday, January 11, 2007EXTENSION 2 FILED
Thursday, January 11, 2007TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 8, 2006EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, August 8, 2006EXTENSION 1 FILED
Tuesday, August 8, 2006TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 14, 2006NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, November 22, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, November 2, 2005NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, October 3, 2005LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, September 30, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, September 24, 2005APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, September 2, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 2, 2005PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN
Friday, September 2, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 2, 2005CASE RETURNED TO EXAMINATION
Tuesday, April 26, 2005NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
Thursday, September 1, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, April 1, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 1, 2005FAX RECEIVED
Thursday, March 31, 2005TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 26, 2004NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Tuesday, October 19, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, August 19, 2004FAX RECEIVED
Tuesday, August 3, 2004PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, July 14, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, April 14, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, April 6, 2004PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED
Monday, December 15, 2003PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED
Monday, December 15, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Friday, October 17, 2003ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Thursday, September 25, 2003ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, February 14, 2003FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, September 25, 2002ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, December 10, 2001LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, August 21, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, February 22, 2001INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED
Thursday, September 30, 1999LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Wednesday, February 17, 1999NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, December 22, 1997LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, December 9, 1997EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED
Tuesday, November 18, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 5, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Wednesday, June 4, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER

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