MINI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Saturday, December 17, 2011, 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 79116543. The federal status of this trademark filing is SECTION 71 ACCEPTED as of Thursday, March 14, 2024. This trademark is owned by Bayerische Motoren Werke; Aktiengesellschaft. The MINI trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Metal Products, Hand Tool Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Environmental Control Instrument Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Leather Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Floor Covering Products, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, Meat & Processed Food Products, Staple Food Products, and Light Beverage Products categories with the following description:

[ Coffee and tea, cereal based snack food, chewing gums, chocolate and chocolates, candies ]

[ Mobile phones, ] cases for mobile phones, [ reading glasses, ] sunglasses and spectacles [, interactive game programs; ] computer bags

[ Cutlery ]

Handbags, leather bags, suitcases and wallets, purses, carryalls, satchels, trunks and suitcases; schoolchildren's backpacks; coin purses not of precious metal, umbrellas, rucksacks, cosmetic bags sold empty, toiletry bags sold empty, briefcases, school bags

[ Frozen, frosted, preserved, processed, dried, cooked or crystallized fruit and vegetables extracts for use in all of the following: prepared meals and food, fruit-based food, fruit-based organic food bars, dairy-based food, fruit based snack food, cereal based energy bars ]

[ Metal money boxes ]

Toys, namely, plush toys, children's toy bicycles other than for transport, [ robots, boats, ] ride-on toys, kick boards, kick-scooters, [ children's dress-up accessories, ] construction toys, sports equipment, namely, [ wakeboards, water skis, snowboards, bob-sleighs, skim boards, surfboards, ] skateboards, [ in-line roller skates; skis; body boards; ] building games, card games, [ board games, electronic games for the teaching of children ]

[ Table mats made of cardboard, ] [school supply kits containing various combinations of selected school supplies, namely, writing instruments, pens, pencils, mechanical pencils, erasers, markers, crayons, highlighter pens, folders, notebooks, paper, drawing protractors, paper clips, pencil sharpeners, writing grips, glue and book marks;] [ pencil cases, wrapping paper, greeting cards, ] paper notebooks, calendars and diaries, publications, namely, books, magazines

Carpets and rugs

[ Belt buckles of precious metal, hair accessories, namely, hair elastics, hair bands, hair clips, hair pins ]

[ Non-medicated toiletries and perfume ]

[ Jewellery, namely, imitation jewellery and plastic jewellery, necklaces, cufflinks, ] wrist watches, [ clocks, key holders of precious metal, ] key rings

Clothing, namely, shirts, suits, tops, [ pants, dresses, skirts, ] jackets, [ coats, ]socks, [ stockings, tights, shoes, ] gloves, hats, [ belts, scarves, nightwear, underwear, cravats, beachwear, leggings, ] knitwear, namely, sweaters, [ tuques, ] t-shirts

[ Hand towels, face towels, bath towels, beach towels, bed sheets, fitted bed sheet covers, bed flat sheets, and pillow cases used in the bedding, table linen, namely, napkins, place mats, coasters ]

[ Electric toaster, electric kettles ]

Crockery, namely, pots, [ dishes, ] drinking cups [and saucers,] [ bowls, serving bowls and trays; lunch boxes ]

[ Soft drinks, water beverages, fruit juice, syrups for making beverages ]

[ Furniture; non-metal key holders ]
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General Information


Serial Number79116543
Word MarkMINI
Filing DateSaturday, December 17, 2011
Status706 - SECTION 71 ACCEPTED
Status DateThursday, March 14, 2024
Registration Number4352147
Registration DateTuesday, June 18, 2013
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, April 2, 2013

Trademark Statements


Goods and Services[ Coffee and tea, cereal based snack food, chewing gums, chocolate and chocolates, candies ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of the stylized term "MINI" in a circle with wings on each side.
Goods and Services[ Mobile phones, ] cases for mobile phones, [ reading glasses, ] sunglasses and spectacles [, interactive game programs; ] computer bags
Goods and Services[ Cutlery ]
Goods and ServicesHandbags, leather bags, suitcases and wallets, purses, carryalls, satchels, trunks and suitcases; schoolchildren's backpacks; coin purses not of precious metal, umbrellas, rucksacks, cosmetic bags sold empty, toiletry bags sold empty, briefcases, school bags
Goods and Services[ Frozen, frosted, preserved, processed, dried, cooked or crystallized fruit and vegetables extracts for use in all of the following: prepared meals and food, fruit-based food, fruit-based organic food bars, dairy-based food, fruit based snack food, cereal based energy bars ]
Goods and Services[ Metal money boxes ]
Goods and ServicesToys, namely, plush toys, children's toy bicycles other than for transport, [ robots, boats, ] ride-on toys, kick boards, kick-scooters, [ children's dress-up accessories, ] construction toys, sports equipment, namely, [ wakeboards, water skis, snowboards, bob-sleighs, skim boards, surfboards, ] skateboards, [ in-line roller skates; skis; body boards; ] building games, card games, [ board games, electronic games for the teaching of children ]
Goods and Services[ Table mats made of cardboard, ] [school supply kits containing various combinations of selected school supplies, namely, writing instruments, pens, pencils, mechanical pencils, erasers, markers, crayons, highlighter pens, folders, notebooks, paper, drawing protractors, paper clips, pencil sharpeners, writing grips, glue and book marks;] [ pencil cases, wrapping paper, greeting cards, ] paper notebooks, calendars and diaries, publications, namely, books, magazines
Goods and ServicesCarpets and rugs
Goods and Services[ Belt buckles of precious metal, hair accessories, namely, hair elastics, hair bands, hair clips, hair pins ]
Goods and Services[ Non-medicated toiletries and perfume ]
Goods and Services[ Jewellery, namely, imitation jewellery and plastic jewellery, necklaces, cufflinks, ] wrist watches, [ clocks, key holders of precious metal, ] key rings
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, shirts, suits, tops, [ pants, dresses, skirts, ] jackets, [ coats, ]socks, [ stockings, tights, shoes, ] gloves, hats, [ belts, scarves, nightwear, underwear, cravats, beachwear, leggings, ] knitwear, namely, sweaters, [ tuques, ] t-shirts
Indication of Colors claimedColor is not claimed as a feature of the mark.
Goods and Services[ Hand towels, face towels, bath towels, beach towels, bed sheets, fitted bed sheet covers, bed flat sheets, and pillow cases used in the bedding, table linen, namely, napkins, place mats, coasters ]
Goods and Services[ Electric toaster, electric kettles ]
Goods and ServicesCrockery, namely, pots, [ dishes, ] drinking cups [and saucers,] [ bowls, serving bowls and trays; lunch boxes ]
Goods and Services[ Soft drinks, water beverages, fruit juice, syrups for making beverages ]
Goods and Services[ Furniture; non-metal key holders ]

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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, February 26, 2020
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, February 26, 2020
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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, February 26, 2020
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 11, 2012
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 CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, February 26, 2020
Primary Code011
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 11, 2012
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 11, 2012
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 11, 2012
Primary Code018
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class020 - Furniture, mirrors, picture frames; goods (not included in other classes) of wood, cork, reed, cane, wicker, horn, bone, ivory, whalebone, shell, amber, mother-of-pearl, meerschaum and substitutes for all these materials, or of plastics.
US Class Codes002, 013, 022, 025, 032, 050
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, February 26, 2020
Primary Code020
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 11, 2012
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, February 26, 2020
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 11, 2012
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class026 - Lace and embroidery, ribbons and braid; buttons, hooks and eyes, pins and needles; artificial flowers.
US Class Codes037, 039, 040, 042, 050
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, February 26, 2020
Primary Code026
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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateTuesday, September 11, 2012
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 DateTuesday, September 11, 2012
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class029 - Meat, fish, poultry and game; meat extracts; preserved, frozen, dried and cooked fruits and vegetables; jellies, jams, compotes; eggs, milk and milk products; edible oils and fats.
US Class Codes046
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, February 26, 2020
Primary Code029
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class030 - Coffee, tea, cocoa, sugar, rice, tapioca, sago, artificial coffee; flour and preparations made from cereals, bread, pastry and confectionery, ices; honey, treacle; yeast, baking powder; salt, mustard; vinegar, sauces (condiments); spices; ice.
US Class Codes046
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, February 26, 2020
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

International Class032 - Beers; mineral and aerated waters and other nonalcoholic drinks; fruit drinks and fruit juices; syrups and other preparations for making beverages.
US Class Codes045, 046, 048
Class Status CodeG - NOT AVAILABLE
Class Status DateWednesday, February 26, 2020
Primary Code032
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 Type99 - Other
AddressMunich 80809
DE

Party NameBayerische Motoren Werke; Aktiengesellschaft
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMünchen 80809
DE

Party NameBayerische Motoren Werke; Aktiengesellschaft
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type99 - Other
AddressMünchen 80809
DE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, September 11, 2012ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, September 7, 2012SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Monday, September 10, 2012LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Tuesday, September 11, 2012NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Tuesday, September 11, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, September 12, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Friday, September 14, 2012REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Friday, September 14, 2012NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Saturday, September 15, 2012APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Monday, October 8, 2012REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, February 6, 2013TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, February 6, 2013CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, February 6, 2013TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Thursday, February 7, 2013APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Thursday, February 21, 2013ASSIGNED TO LIE
Friday, February 22, 2013LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Wednesday, March 13, 2013NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, March 13, 2013NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, March 13, 2013NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Tuesday, April 2, 2013PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Sunday, May 26, 2013NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, June 18, 2013REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, September 18, 2013FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, January 21, 2014FINAL DISPOSITION PROCESSED
Tuesday, January 21, 2014FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE SENT TO IB
Tuesday, February 11, 2014FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, June 24, 2014TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Monday, February 26, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, February 26, 2018NOTICE OF SUIT
Monday, June 18, 2018COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (6-YR) E-MAILED
Friday, June 7, 2019TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, June 13, 2019CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Monday, June 24, 2019POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 71 & 15
Tuesday, November 5, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED
Monday, February 24, 2020PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Wednesday, February 26, 2020REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Wednesday, February 26, 2020NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED
Saturday, May 16, 2020GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Saturday, May 16, 2020GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Friday, September 18, 2020PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB
Monday, October 26, 2020PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Monday, December 21, 2020INVALIDATION REVIEWED - NO ACTION REQUIRED BY OFFICE
Monday, January 11, 2021USPTO CORRECTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, January 7, 2022INTERNATIONAL REGISTRATION RENEWED
Saturday, June 18, 2022COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 71 (10-YR) E-MAILED
Monday, June 19, 2023TEAS SECTION 71 RECEIVED
Monday, February 26, 2024CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Thursday, March 14, 2024REGISTERED-SEC.71 ACCEPTED
Friday, November 15, 2024PARTIAL INVALIDATION OF REG EXT PROTECTION CREATED
Thursday, December 5, 2024GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Friday, March 15, 2024NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 - E-MAILED
Thursday, December 5, 2024GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Saturday, February 1, 2025PARTIAL INVALIDATION PROCESSED BY THE IB