MINI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Friday, March 14, 1997, a trademark application was filed for MINI with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MINI trademark a serial number of 75257662. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Tuesday, February 13, 2024. This trademark is owned by Rover Group Limited. The MINI trademark is filed in the Metal Products, Hand Tool Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Vehicles & Locomotive Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Floor Covering Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Smoker's Products, Insurance & Financial Services, Construction & Repair Services, and Transportation & Storage Services categories with the following description:

[ Pre-recorded video, audio, and audio-visual tapes and discs in the field of automobiles; computer software for use in driving simulations and computer software relating to the construction and use of automobiles; ] [ spectacles, ] [ sunglasses ] [ and driving glasses ] [ ; parts and fittings for motor land vehicles, namely, meters and gauges for recording and measuring] [ distance, fuel level, pressure,] [ speed ] [, temperature level and water indicators, micrometers ]

[ Hand tools, namely, survival tools in the nature of multi-purpose, multi-blade hand operated pocket tools comprised of pliers, screwdrivers, scissors, files, knives, and rulers sold as a unit, for personal use; penknives; razors ]

[ Wallets, purses, backpacks, traveling bags, overnight cases, handbags, umbrellas, and luggage; key cases; leather key chains ]

[ Metal key fobs; metal key holders ]

Collectors' scale model vehicles; toy model vehicles sold complete or as a unit in kit form; [ board games; ] driving games, namely, electronic, battery-operated

[ Vehicle rental and leasing services ]

[ Books and magazines in the field of automobiles; educational publications, namely, training manuals in the field of automobiles; ] [ paperweights; ] [ pens ] [ ; automobile picture cards ]

[ Floor mats for vehicles; trunk mats for vehicles ] [ ; carpets; protective floor coverings ]

[ Repair, maintenance and cleaning of land motor vehicles and their parts ]

[ Jewelry; ] [ clocks; watches ] [ ; brooches; cufflinks; ornamental pins; tie clips and tie pins ]

[ Jackets, shirts, pullovers, sweaters, fleece pullovers, trousers, T-shirts, ] [ skirts, dresses, ties,] [ caps, hats ] [ and boxer shorts ]

[ Vehicle financing and vehicle insurance, namely, underwriting and administration services; extended vehicle warranties in the nature of mechanical breakdown and repair insurance; financing the purchasing and leasing of automobiles ]

[ Land vehicles, namely, automobiles; ] engines for land vehicles; and structural parts for the aforesaid goods; [ shaped covers for land vehicle steering wheels and for vehicle seats; fitted covers for land vehicles ]

[ Cigarette lighters not of precious metal ]

[ Parts and fittings for motor land vehicles, namely, spot lamps, replacement lenses for motor vehicle lights, and headlights, tail lights, and interior dome lights ]

[ Ornaments made wholly or principally of glass, porcelain or earthenware; ] [ mugs; ] [ bottle openers and corkscrews; plastic coasters and coasters not of linen or paper; powder compacts sold empty; ] [ portable coolers and flasks, all for foodstuffs and beverages ]
mini

General Information


Serial Number75257662
Word MarkMINI
Filing DateFriday, March 14, 1997
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateTuesday, February 13, 2024
Registration Number2757755
Registration DateTuesday, September 2, 2003
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, March 11, 2003

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Pre-recorded video, audio, and audio-visual tapes and discs in the field of automobiles; computer software for use in driving simulations and computer software relating to the construction and use of automobiles; ] [ spectacles, ] [ sunglasses ] [ and driving glasses ] [ ; parts and fittings for motor land vehicles, namely, meters and gauges for recording and measuring] [ distance, fuel level, pressure,] [ speed ] [, temperature level and water indicators, micrometers ]
Goods and Services[ Hand tools, namely, survival tools in the nature of multi-purpose, multi-blade hand operated pocket tools comprised of pliers, screwdrivers, scissors, files, knives, and rulers sold as a unit, for personal use; penknives; razors ]
Goods and Services[ Wallets, purses, backpacks, traveling bags, overnight cases, handbags, umbrellas, and luggage; key cases; leather key chains ]
Goods and Services[ Metal key fobs; metal key holders ]
Goods and ServicesCollectors' scale model vehicles; toy model vehicles sold complete or as a unit in kit form; [ board games; ] driving games, namely, electronic, battery-operated
Goods and Services[ Vehicle rental and leasing services ]
Goods and Services[ Books and magazines in the field of automobiles; educational publications, namely, training manuals in the field of automobiles; ] [ paperweights; ] [ pens ] [ ; automobile picture cards ]
Goods and Services[ Floor mats for vehicles; trunk mats for vehicles ] [ ; carpets; protective floor coverings ]
Goods and Services[ Repair, maintenance and cleaning of land motor vehicles and their parts ]
Goods and Services[ Jewelry; ] [ clocks; watches ] [ ; brooches; cufflinks; ornamental pins; tie clips and tie pins ]
Goods and Services[ Jackets, shirts, pullovers, sweaters, fleece pullovers, trousers, T-shirts, ] [ skirts, dresses, ties,] [ caps, hats ] [ and boxer shorts ]
Goods and Services[ Vehicle financing and vehicle insurance, namely, underwriting and administration services; extended vehicle warranties in the nature of mechanical breakdown and repair insurance; financing the purchasing and leasing of automobiles ]
Goods and Services[ Land vehicles, namely, automobiles; ] engines for land vehicles; and structural parts for the aforesaid goods; [ shaped covers for land vehicle steering wheels and for vehicle seats; fitted covers for land vehicles ]
Goods and Services[ Cigarette lighters not of precious metal ]
Goods and Services[ Parts and fittings for motor land vehicles, namely, spot lamps, replacement lenses for motor vehicle lights, and headlights, tail lights, and interior dome lights ]
NOT AVAILABLE"MINI"
Goods and Services[ Ornaments made wholly or principally of glass, porcelain or earthenware; ] [ mugs; ] [ bottle openers and corkscrews; plastic coasters and coasters not of linen or paper; powder compacts sold empty; ] [ portable coolers and flasks, all for foodstuffs and beverages ]

Classification Information


International Class006 - Common metals and their alloys; metal building materials; transportable buildings of metal; materials of metal for railway tracks; nonelectric cables and wires of common metal; ironmongery, small items of metal hardware; pipes and tubes of metal; safes; goods of common metal not included in other classes; ores.
US Class Codes002, 012, 013, 014, 023, 025, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code006
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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 18, 2009
Primary Code008
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class011 - Apparatus for lighting, heating, steam generating, cooking, refrigerating, drying, ventilating, water supply, and sanitary purposes.
US Class Codes013, 021, 023, 031, 034
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code011
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateWednesday, April 2, 1997
Primary Code012
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class014 - Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes; jewelry, precious stones; horological and chronometric instruments.
US Class Codes002, 027, 028, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class021 - Household or kitchen utensils and containers; combs and sponges; brushes (except paint brushes); brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; steel-wool; unworked or semi-worked glass (except glass used in building); glassware, porcelain and earthenware not included in other classes.
US Class Codes002, 013, 023, 029, 030, 033, 040, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class027 - Carpets, rugs, mats and matting, linoleum and other materials for covering existing floors; wall hangings (non-textile).
US Class Codes019, 020, 037, 042, 050
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code027
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 DateWednesday, April 2, 1997
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class034 - Tobacco; smokers' articles; matches.
US Class Codes002, 008, 009, 017
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, September 18, 2009
Primary Code034
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class036 - Insurance; financial affairs; monetary affairs; real estate affairs.
US Class Codes100, 101, 102
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code036
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class037 - Building construction; repair; installation services.
US Class Codes100, 103, 106
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code037
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class039 - Transport; packaging and storage of goods; travel arrangement.
US Class Codes100, 105
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateThursday, September 5, 2013
Primary Code039
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressMunich 80809
DE

Party NameBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressD-800 MUNCHEN 40
DE

Party NameBAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressD-800 MUNCHEN 40
DE

Party NameRover Group Limited
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type11 - Company
AddressWarwick CV34 6RG

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, October 8, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, October 7, 1997ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, November 4, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, May 4, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 12, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Monday, June 15, 1998LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Monday, December 21, 1998ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Thursday, July 12, 2001NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, October 18, 2001CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Monday, March 4, 2002LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED
Tuesday, July 16, 2002PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, July 16, 2002CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, August 30, 2002FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, October 18, 2002EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED
Friday, October 18, 2002APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, February 19, 2003NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, February 26, 2003PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, March 11, 2003PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Monday, September 22, 2008TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Friday, July 12, 2002Sec. 1(B) CLAIM DELETED
Tuesday, September 2, 2003REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Monday, July 9, 2007CASE FILE IN TICRS
Monday, September 22, 2008ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Friday, August 28, 2009TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Friday, August 28, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, August 28, 2009REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, September 18, 2009CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, September 18, 2009REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Friday, September 18, 2009REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Monday, August 26, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, September 2, 2013TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, September 2, 2013TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Monday, September 2, 2013REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED
Tuesday, September 3, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, September 5, 2013REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Thursday, September 5, 2013REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Thursday, September 5, 2013REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Thursday, September 5, 2013NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Friday, April 18, 2014NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, June 24, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, September 10, 2015NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, September 10, 2015NOTICE OF SUIT
Thursday, September 10, 2015NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, February 26, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, February 26, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, March 27, 2020NOTICE OF SUIT
Tuesday, June 8, 2021NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, September 2, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Friday, August 18, 2023TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 13, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, February 13, 2024REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Tuesday, February 13, 2024REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Tuesday, February 13, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED