MINE-A-KEY Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, April 30, 1981, a trademark application was filed for MINE-A-KEY with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MINE-A-KEY trademark a serial number of 73308108. The federal status of this trademark filing is CANCELLED - SECTION 8 as of Friday, September 16, 2022. This trademark is owned by Meineke Discount Muffler Shops, Inc.. The MINE-A-KEY trademark is filed in the Computer & Software Services & Scientific Services category with the following description:

Retail Automotive Muffler, Pipe, and Shock Absorber Shop Services
mine-a-key

General Information


Serial Number73308108
Word MarkMINE-A-KEY
Filing DateThursday, April 30, 1981
Status710 - CANCELLED - SECTION 8
Status DateFriday, September 16, 2022
Registration Number1191431
Registration DateTuesday, March 2, 1982
Mark Drawing3S09 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, December 8, 1981

Trademark Statements


DisclaimerNo registration rights are claimed for the representation of a muffler apart from the mark as shown, but no waiver is made of common law rights in the mark shown or any feature thereof.
Pseudo MarkMEINEKE
Goods and ServicesRetail Automotive Muffler, Pipe, and Shock Absorber Shop Services

Classification Information


International Class042 - Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.
US Class Codes101
Class Status Code2 - Sec. 8 - Entire Registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 16, 2022
Primary Code042
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, May 31, 1978
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, May 31, 1978

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMEINEKE CAR CARE CENTERS, INC.
Party Type42 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28202

Party NameMEINEKE DISCOUNT MUFFLER SHOPS, INC.
Party Type41 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28202

Party NameMeineke Discount Muffler Shops, Inc.
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHouston, TX 77031

Party NameMeineke Discount Muffler Shops, Inc.
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHouston, TX 77031

Party NameMeineke Discount Muffler Shops, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressHouston, TX 77031

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Friday, September 16, 2022CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9
Tuesday, March 2, 2021COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 26, 2016ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Tuesday, January 26, 2016TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Wednesday, November 25, 2015NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, September 16, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 26, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 19, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, August 12, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 17, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, April 22, 2015ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Wednesday, June 6, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, October 7, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, October 7, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, October 6, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, June 13, 2011NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, May 20, 2011REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Friday, May 20, 2011REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Thursday, May 19, 2011CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, April 22, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, October 19, 2010NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, August 27, 2010NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, March 25, 2008CASE FILE IN TICRS
Thursday, May 9, 2002REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, May 9, 2002REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, March 5, 2002REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, March 5, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Saturday, November 14, 1987REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, April 20, 1987REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Tuesday, March 2, 1982REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, December 8, 1981PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, October 27, 1981NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Monday, October 26, 1981APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, September 14, 1981ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER