MINI Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, July 26, 2018, 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 79248543. The federal status of this trademark filing is Section 71 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED as of Sunday, November 16, 2025. This trademark is owned by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft. The MINI trademark is filed in the Vehicles & Locomotive Products and Toys & Sporting Goods Products categories with the following description:

Scale model vehicles; toys, namely, [ plush toys, ] children's toy bicycles other than for transport [ , robots, boats, ] *and* ride-on toys [ , swimming kick boards, kick-scooters, and construction toys; sports equipment, namely, wakeboards, water skis, snowboards, bob-sleighs, skim boards, surf boards, skateboards, in-line roller skates; skis; body boards; building games, card games, board games, electronic game machines for the teaching of children ]

Land vehicles; powertrains, namely, engines and motors, for land vehicles; parts and accessories for land vehicles, namely, structural parts for automobiles, [ couplings and transmission components, brakes, chassis, directional signals, vehicle axles, gears, vehicle seats, suspension springs, window panes, windshields, transmissions, horns, car bodies, ] steering wheels, [ spoilers, rims for vehicle wheels, rearview and side view mirrors, shock absorbers, vehicle bumpers, anti-burglar and anti-theft security devices, bicycle holders and bicycle lifts being racks for vehicles, roof racks, anti-skid chains, luggage straps and clamps, head rests, air pumps, mudguards, safety belts for vehicle seats and air bags, safety seats for children, ski carriers, sun visors, automotive windshield shade screens and blinds adapted for automobiles, license plate frames, ] interior trim for automobiles, and exterior trim for automobiles [ , as well as wheels and tyres ]
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General Information


Serial Number79248543
Word MarkMINI
Filing DateThursday, July 26, 2018
Status739 - Section 71 & 15 - ACCEPTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED
Status DateSunday, November 16, 2025
Registration Number5809557
Registration DateTuesday, July 23, 2019
Mark Drawing3 - Illustration: Drawing or design which also includes word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, May 7, 2019

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesScale model vehicles; toys, namely, [ plush toys, ] children's toy bicycles other than for transport [ , robots, boats, ] *and* ride-on toys [ , swimming kick boards, kick-scooters, and construction toys; sports equipment, namely, wakeboards, water skis, snowboards, bob-sleighs, skim boards, surf boards, skateboards, in-line roller skates; skis; body boards; building games, card games, board games, electronic game machines for the teaching of children ]
Goods and ServicesLand vehicles; powertrains, namely, engines and motors, for land vehicles; parts and accessories for land vehicles, namely, structural parts for automobiles, [ couplings and transmission components, brakes, chassis, directional signals, vehicle axles, gears, vehicle seats, suspension springs, window panes, windshields, transmissions, horns, car bodies, ] steering wheels, [ spoilers, rims for vehicle wheels, rearview and side view mirrors, shock absorbers, vehicle bumpers, anti-burglar and anti-theft security devices, bicycle holders and bicycle lifts being racks for vehicles, roof racks, anti-skid chains, luggage straps and clamps, head rests, air pumps, mudguards, safety belts for vehicle seats and air bags, safety seats for children, ski carriers, sun visors, automotive windshield shade screens and blinds adapted for automobiles, license plate frames, ] interior trim for automobiles, and exterior trim for automobiles [ , as well as wheels and tyres ]
Description of MarkThe mark consists of a black shaded circle outlined in a silver circle and with silver wings on either side. In the center of the circle, the stylized wording "MINI" appears in silver.
Indication of Colors claimedThe color(s) black and silver is/are claimed as a feature of the mark.

Classification Information


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 DateThursday, January 17, 2019
Primary Code012
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 DateThursday, January 17, 2019
Primary Code028
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 Type09 - Joint Stock Company
AddressMünchen 80809
DE

Party NameBayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type09 - Joint Stock Company
AddressDE

Party NameBayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type09 - Joint Stock Company
AddressDE

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Thursday, January 3, 2019SN ASSIGNED FOR SECT 66A APPL FROM IB
Monday, January 7, 2019LIMITATION FROM ORIGINAL APPLICATION ENTERED
Thursday, January 17, 2019NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
Thursday, January 17, 2019ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 22, 2019APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED
Wednesday, January 23, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, January 24, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION (IB REFUSAL) PREPARED FOR REVIEW
Wednesday, February 6, 2019REFUSAL PROCESSED BY MPU
Wednesday, February 6, 2019NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED - REFUSAL SENT TO IB
Friday, February 22, 2019REFUSAL PROCESSED BY IB
Wednesday, March 13, 2019TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
Wednesday, March 13, 2019CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 13, 2019TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
Tuesday, March 19, 2019APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, April 17, 2019NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, April 17, 2019NOTICE OF START OF OPPOSITION PERIOD CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Wednesday, April 17, 2019NOTIFICATION OF POSSIBLE OPPOSITION SENT TO IB
Friday, May 3, 2019NOTIFICATION PROCESSED BY IB
Tuesday, May 7, 2019PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Tuesday, July 23, 2019REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Wednesday, October 23, 2019FINAL DISPOSITION NOTICE CREATED, TO BE SENT TO IB
Friday, November 15, 2019GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION CREATED
Friday, November 15, 2019GENERIC MADRID TRANSACTION SENT TO IB
Friday, January 10, 2020FINAL DECISION TRANSACTION PROCESSED BY IB
Friday, July 11, 2025TEAS SECTION 71 & 15 RECEIVED
Monday, November 3, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Sunday, November 16, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 71 ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Sunday, November 16, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 71 & 15 - E-MAILED