MIFFY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, August 15, 1996, a trademark application was filed for MIFFY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MIFFY trademark a serial number of 75150486. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, January 3, 2022. This trademark is owned by MERCIS B.V.. The MIFFY trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

[ apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, namely, stereo receivers and audio cassette players; ] magnetic data carriers, namely, computer discs, [ recording discs, ] audio and video cassettes, video tapes, compact discs, [ laser discs, mini discs, ] all featuring children's films, music and/or children's stories

leather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes, namely, trunks and travelling bags; bags, namely, travel bags, [ carry-on bags, ] overnight bags, [ duffel bags, ] backpacks, all purpose sport bags, gym bags, beach bags, book bags, school book bags, leather shopping bags, textile shopping bags, tote bags, shoulder bags, [ leather merchandise bags; ] umbrellas, parasols; wallets, purses

hand balls; baby rattles; jigsaw puzzles

printed matter, namely, children's activity books, children's books, coloring books, baby books, [ general feature magazines, ] children's magazines, all featuring, or sold in connection with, the likeness of a bunny character by the same name, featured in children's books

clothing, namely, [ bathing suits, ] beachwear, blouses, coats, [ coveralls, cravats, ] dresses, gloves, jackets, jeans, jogging suits, jumpers, neckwear, [ night gowns, ] night shirts, pajamas, pants, pullovers, rainwear, shirts, shorts, skirts, sleepwear, socks, sport shirts, [ suits, ] sweaters, t-shirts, [ bow ties, ] trousers, underclothes, underwear, [ warmup suits; ] footwear and headwear
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General Information


Serial Number75150486
Word MarkMIFFY
Filing DateThursday, August 15, 1996
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, January 3, 2022
Registration Number2482597
Registration DateTuesday, August 28, 2001
Mark Drawing1 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 28, 1999

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ apparatus for recording, transmission or reproduction of sound or images, namely, stereo receivers and audio cassette players; ] magnetic data carriers, namely, computer discs, [ recording discs, ] audio and video cassettes, video tapes, compact discs, [ laser discs, mini discs, ] all featuring children's films, music and/or children's stories
Certificate of Correction for RegistrationIn the statement, Column 1, line 2, "corporation" should be deleted, and besloten vennootschap (b.v.) should be inserted.
Goods and Servicesleather and imitations of leather, and goods made of these materials and not included in other classes, namely, trunks and travelling bags; bags, namely, travel bags, [ carry-on bags, ] overnight bags, [ duffel bags, ] backpacks, all purpose sport bags, gym bags, beach bags, book bags, school book bags, leather shopping bags, textile shopping bags, tote bags, shoulder bags, [ leather merchandise bags; ] umbrellas, parasols; wallets, purses
Goods and Serviceshand balls; baby rattles; jigsaw puzzles
Goods and Servicesprinted matter, namely, children's activity books, children's books, coloring books, baby books, [ general feature magazines, ] children's magazines, all featuring, or sold in connection with, the likeness of a bunny character by the same name, featured in children's books
Goods and Servicesclothing, namely, [ bathing suits, ] beachwear, blouses, coats, [ coveralls, cravats, ] dresses, gloves, jackets, jeans, jogging suits, jumpers, neckwear, [ night gowns, ] night shirts, pajamas, pants, pullovers, rainwear, shirts, shorts, skirts, sleepwear, socks, sport shirts, [ suits, ] sweaters, t-shirts, [ bow ties, ] trousers, underclothes, underwear, [ warmup suits; ] footwear and headwear

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, September 16, 1996
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, March 31, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, March 31, 2000

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, September 16, 1996
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 30, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 30, 1998

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 DateMonday, September 16, 1996
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 29, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 29, 2000

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateMonday, September 16, 1996
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateTuesday, February 29, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateTuesday, February 29, 2000

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 DateMonday, September 16, 1996
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, September 30, 1998
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, September 30, 1998

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMERCIS B.V.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type26 - NOT AVAILABLE
AddressAmsterdam 1071DV
NL

Party NameMERCIS B.V.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type26 - NOT AVAILABLE
Address1071 DV AMSTERDAM
NL

Party NameMERCIS B.V.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type26 - NOT AVAILABLE
Address1071 DV AMSTERDAM
NL

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, April 22, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, April 10, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, July 7, 1999CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Tuesday, October 21, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, October 22, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, December 15, 1997FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Wednesday, May 6, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 11, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, November 30, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Tuesday, June 1, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, June 10, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Wednesday, June 30, 1999ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, April 30, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, May 21, 2001ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 17, 1999APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Friday, November 26, 1999NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Tuesday, December 28, 1999PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, March 21, 2000NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Thursday, September 21, 2000SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Wednesday, December 6, 2000SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Tuesday, March 20, 2001USE AMENDMENT FILED
Monday, April 23, 2001STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Monday, September 10, 2007ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL
Tuesday, May 22, 2001ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Tuesday, August 28, 2001REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 10, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Wednesday, April 10, 2002SEC 7 REQUEST FILED
Tuesday, May 21, 2002CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Tuesday, August 13, 2002CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Monday, February 5, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Friday, August 24, 2007TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, August 24, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, September 4, 2018ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Wednesday, September 12, 2007REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Thursday, August 18, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, August 18, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, January 31, 2017CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, April 5, 2017REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED
Friday, August 17, 2018TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Friday, August 17, 2018APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Tuesday, September 4, 2018TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, August 28, 2020COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, April 7, 2021NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, July 22, 2021TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED
Monday, April 20, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, June 25, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, July 22, 2021TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, January 3, 2022CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, January 3, 2022CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED
Monday, January 3, 2022REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, January 3, 2022REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, January 3, 2022NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Thursday, May 26, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, August 2, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, August 10, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, January 18, 2023NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, February 2, 2023NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, April 17, 2024NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, April 7, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, April 25, 2022NOTICE OF SUIT