MLK Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Wednesday, November 8, 1995, a trademark application was filed for MLK with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MLK trademark a serial number of 75016781. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE as of Tuesday, December 14, 1999. This trademark is owned by Estate of Martin Luther king, Jr., Inc.. The MLK trademark is filed in the Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, and Clothing & Apparel Products categories with the following description:

jewelry, namely watches, commemorative coins (non-monetary), and ornamental pins

paper and paper articles, namely, picture postcards, posters, and calendars

t-shirts, sweaters, hats, pullovers, shirts, shorts, pajamas, coveralls, pants, skirts, slacks, jogging suits, shorts, sweatshirts, slacks, overalls, robes, coats, jumpers, jackets, jeans, ties, vests, infantwear, belts, rainwear, cloth bibs, dresses, socks

General Information


Serial Number75016781
Word MarkMLK
Filing DateWednesday, November 8, 1995
Status602 - ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Status DateTuesday, December 14, 1999
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing1000 - Typeset: Word(s) / letter(s) / number(s)
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesjewelry, namely watches, commemorative coins (non-monetary), and ornamental pins
Goods and Servicespaper and paper articles, namely, picture postcards, posters, and calendars
Goods and Servicest-shirts, sweaters, hats, pullovers, shirts, shorts, pajamas, coveralls, pants, skirts, slacks, jogging suits, shorts, sweatshirts, slacks, overalls, robes, coats, jumpers, jackets, jeans, ties, vests, infantwear, belts, rainwear, cloth bibs, dresses, socks

Classification Information


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 DateWednesday, December 20, 1995
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 DateWednesday, December 20, 1995
Primary Code016
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 DateWednesday, December 20, 1995
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateNOT AVAILABLE
First Use In Commerce DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Owner History


Party NameEstate of Martin Luther king, Jr., Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressAtlanta, GA 30312

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Tuesday, December 14, 1999ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Thursday, April 15, 1999FINAL REFUSAL MAILED
Friday, January 29, 1999CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, July 31, 1998NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Thursday, June 4, 1998CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Thursday, December 4, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, September 26, 1997CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Wednesday, March 26, 1997NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, December 2, 1996CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Saturday, June 1, 1996NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Friday, March 29, 1996ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER