MTR DEFENSE Trademark
Trademark Overview
On Monday, August 11, 2025, a trademark application was filed for MTR DEFENSE with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MTR DEFENSE trademark a serial number of 99330511. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED as of Tuesday, June 9, 2026. This trademark is owned by Middle Tennessee Gun Works LLC. The MTR DEFENSE trademark is filed in the Firearm Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Advertising, and Business and Retail Services categories with the following description:
On-line retail store services featuring firearms, firearm accessories, firearm cleaning kits, firearm holsters, bags adapted to hold firearms, carrying cases for firearms, bullets, firearm parts, bullet proof vests, bullet resistant vests, clothing, shoes, hats, flashlights, backpacks, stickers, cups, mugs, coffee, lighters, patches, stickers, earmuffs for hearing protection, bullet resistant vests, wallets, dog apparel, coasters, knucks, and car deodorizers; Retail store services featuring firearms, firearm accessories, firearm cleaning kits, firearm holsters, bags adapted to hold firearms, carrying cases for firearms, bullets, firearm parts, bullet proof vests, bullet resistant vests, clothing, shoes, hats, flashlights, backpacks, stickers, cups, mugs, coffee, lighters, patches, stickers, earmuffs for hearing protection, bullet resistant vests, wallets, dog apparel, coasters, knucks, sunglasses, and car deodorizers
Shirts; Hats; Beanies; Hooded sweatshirts for adults; Hunting jackets; Sports jackets; Pants; Boots; Vests
Firearms; Firearm tactical rails; Sights, namely, open sights for use on firearms; Loading clips for pistols; Cartridge clips for pistols; Cartridge clips for small arms; Holsters; Silencers for firearms; Firearm receivers; Triggers for firearms; Gun stocks; Safety catches for firearms; Firearm charging handles; Pistol grips; Bolt carrier groups (BCGs) for firearms; Gun barrels; Firearm actions; Trigger guards for guns; Component parts for guns
General Information
| Serial Number | 99330511 |
| Word Mark | MTR DEFENSE |
| Filing Date | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| Status | 700 - REGISTERED |
| Status Date | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
| Registration Number | 8291079 |
| Registration Date | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 |
| Mark Drawing | 4 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form |
| Published for Opposition Date | Tuesday, April 21, 2026 |
Trademark Statements
| Goods and Services | On-line retail store services featuring firearms, firearm accessories, firearm cleaning kits, firearm holsters, bags adapted to hold firearms, carrying cases for firearms, bullets, firearm parts, bullet proof vests, bullet resistant vests, clothing, shoes, hats, flashlights, backpacks, stickers, cups, mugs, coffee, lighters, patches, stickers, earmuffs for hearing protection, bullet resistant vests, wallets, dog apparel, coasters, knucks, and car deodorizers; Retail store services featuring firearms, firearm accessories, firearm cleaning kits, firearm holsters, bags adapted to hold firearms, carrying cases for firearms, bullets, firearm parts, bullet proof vests, bullet resistant vests, clothing, shoes, hats, flashlights, backpacks, stickers, cups, mugs, coffee, lighters, patches, stickers, earmuffs for hearing protection, bullet resistant vests, wallets, dog apparel, coasters, knucks, sunglasses, and car deodorizers |
| NOT AVAILABLE | "DEFENSE" for "Firearms; Firearm tactical rails; Sights, namely, open sights for use on firearms; Loading clips for pistols; Cartridge clips for pistols; Cartridge clips for small arms; Holsters; Silencers for firearms; Firearm receivers; Triggers for firearms; Gun stocks; Safety catches for firearms; Firearm charging handles; Pistol grips; Bolt carrier groups (BCGs) for firearms; Gun barrels; Firearm actions; Trigger guards for guns; Component parts for guns" in International Class 13 and "On-line retail store services featuring firearms, firearm accessories, firearm cleaning kits, firearm holsters, bags adapted to hold firearms, carrying cases for firearms, bullets, firearm parts, bullet proof vests, bullet resistant vests, earmuffs for hearing protection, bullet resistant vests, knucks; Retail store services featuring firearms, firearm accessories, firearm cleaning kits, firearm holsters, bags adapted to hold firearms, carrying cases for firearms, bullets, firearm parts, bullet proof vests, bullet resistant vests, earmuffs for hearing protection, bullet resistant vests, knucks" in International Class 35 |
| Goods and Services | Shirts; Hats; Beanies; Hooded sweatshirts for adults; Hunting jackets; Sports jackets; Pants; Boots; Vests |
| Goods and Services | Firearms; Firearm tactical rails; Sights, namely, open sights for use on firearms; Loading clips for pistols; Cartridge clips for pistols; Cartridge clips for small arms; Holsters; Silencers for firearms; Firearm receivers; Triggers for firearms; Gun stocks; Safety catches for firearms; Firearm charging handles; Pistol grips; Bolt carrier groups (BCGs) for firearms; Gun barrels; Firearm actions; Trigger guards for guns; Component parts for guns |
Classification Information
| International Class | 013 - Firearms; ammunition and projectiles; explosives; fireworks. |
| US Class Codes | 002, 009 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 013 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, April 4, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, April 4, 2023 |
| International Class | 025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear. |
| US Class Codes | 022, 039 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 025 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Sunday, April 30, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Sunday, April 30, 2023 |
| International Class | 035 - Advertising; business management; business administration; office functions. |
| US Class Codes | 100, 101, 102 |
| Class Status Code | 6 - Active |
| Class Status Date | Monday, August 11, 2025 |
| Primary Code | 035 |
| First Use Anywhere Date | Tuesday, April 4, 2023 |
| First Use In Commerce Date | Tuesday, April 4, 2023 |
Trademark Owner History
| Party Name | Middle Tennessee Gun Works LLC |
| Party Type | 30 - Original Registrant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Cottontown, TN 37048-5116
US |
| Party Name | Middle Tennessee Gun Works LLC |
| Party Type | 20 - Owner at Publication |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Cottontown, TN 37048-5116
US |
| Party Name | Middle Tennessee Gun Works LLC |
| Party Type | 10 - Original Applicant |
| Legal Entity Type | 16 - Limited Liability Company |
| Address | Cottontown, TN 37048-5116
US |
Trademark Events
| Event Date | Event Description |
| Monday, August 11, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED |
| Monday, August 11, 2025 | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED |
| Friday, December 19, 2025 | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED |
| Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER |
| Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN |
| Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Wednesday, December 24, 2025 | NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED |
| Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE |
| Tuesday, March 24, 2026 | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED |
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN |
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED |
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED |
| Thursday, March 26, 2026 | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2026 | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION |
| Tuesday, April 21, 2026 | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER |
| Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | NOTICE OF REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION EMAILED |
