MUPPETS Trademark

Trademark Overview


On Thursday, April 1, 2004, a trademark application was filed for MUPPETS with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO has given the MUPPETS trademark a serial number of 78394842. The federal status of this trademark filing is REGISTERED AND RENEWED as of Monday, December 19, 2016. This trademark is owned by The Jim Henson Company, Inc.. The MUPPETS trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Metal Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Vehicles & Locomotive Products, Jewelry Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Fabrics & Textile Products, Clothing & Apparel Products, Lace, Ribbons, Embroidery & Fancy Goods, Toys & Sporting Goods Products, and Staple Food Products categories with the following description:

Cosmetics; [ molded body soap; non-medicated lip balm ]

metal key chains; [ metal novelty license plates ]

cellular phone covers; magnets; [ personal digital assistants; switchplate covers; mouse pads ]

[ Automobile accessories, namely, antenna toppers, steering wheel covers, automobile organizers ]

[ Jewelry; ] watches [ ; clocks; ] [ charm bracelets; charms ]

Children's fiction books, activity books, picture books and coloring books; [ checkbook covers; ] stickers; [ automobile decals; trading cards; temporary tattoos; ] greeting cards; [ plastic action pens; ] pencil cases; posters; calendars

Fleece blankets; [ bath towels ]

Clothing, namely, T-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, [ belts, ] socks, [ boxers, ] underwear, loungewear, sleepwear, [ hats, ] [ gloves, scarves, bandannas, ] basic tops, [ fashion tops, basic bottoms, fashion bottoms, fleece tops, headwear, ] Halloween costumes

[ shoelaces ]

Plush dolls; puppets;[ basketballs; skateboards; ] bean bag dolls; plastic action figures with accessories; [ bobble head dolls; plastic nesting dolls; wood nesting dolls; plastic push puppets; ] puzzles; [ die agitator having the appearance of the number 8 pool ball that is mounted upon a pedestal and is provided with a pedestal located window therein and which in use presents one of a number of unpredictable, positive or negative answers at said window to a question proposed by a player; magnetic dartboards; ] board games; die cast vehicles

[ Easter baskets filled with Holiday themed candies and plush toys ]
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General Information


Serial Number78394842
Word MarkMUPPETS
Filing DateThursday, April 1, 2004
Status800 - REGISTERED AND RENEWED
Status DateMonday, December 19, 2016
Registration Number3185469
Registration DateTuesday, December 19, 2006
Mark Drawing4000 - Illustration: Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Block form
Published for Opposition DateTuesday, October 3, 2006

Trademark Statements


Goods and ServicesCosmetics; [ molded body soap; non-medicated lip balm ]
Goods and Servicesmetal key chains; [ metal novelty license plates ]
Goods and Servicescellular phone covers; magnets; [ personal digital assistants; switchplate covers; mouse pads ]
Goods and Services[ Automobile accessories, namely, antenna toppers, steering wheel covers, automobile organizers ]
Goods and Services[ Jewelry; ] watches [ ; clocks; ] [ charm bracelets; charms ]
Goods and ServicesChildren's fiction books, activity books, picture books and coloring books; [ checkbook covers; ] stickers; [ automobile decals; trading cards; temporary tattoos; ] greeting cards; [ plastic action pens; ] pencil cases; posters; calendars
Goods and ServicesFleece blankets; [ bath towels ]
Goods and ServicesClothing, namely, T-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, [ belts, ] socks, [ boxers, ] underwear, loungewear, sleepwear, [ hats, ] [ gloves, scarves, bandannas, ] basic tops, [ fashion tops, basic bottoms, fashion bottoms, fleece tops, headwear, ] Halloween costumes
Goods and Services[ shoelaces ]
Goods and ServicesPlush dolls; puppets;[ basketballs; skateboards; ] bean bag dolls; plastic action figures with accessories; [ bobble head dolls; plastic nesting dolls; wood nesting dolls; plastic push puppets; ] puzzles; [ die agitator having the appearance of the number 8 pool ball that is mounted upon a pedestal and is provided with a pedestal located window therein and which in use presents one of a number of unpredictable, positive or negative answers at said window to a question proposed by a player; magnetic dartboards; ] board games; die cast vehicles
Goods and Services[ Easter baskets filled with Holiday themed candies and plush toys ]

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code003
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 2003

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code006
First Use Anywhere DateThursday, November 30, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 2000

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 DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code009
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2001

International Class012 - Vehicles; apparatus for locomotion by land, air, or water.
US Class Codes019, 021, 023, 031, 035, 044
Class Status CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 13, 2012
Primary Code012
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2001

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 DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code014
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1980

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 DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code016
First Use Anywhere DateWednesday, November 30, 1977
First Use In Commerce DateWednesday, November 30, 1977

International Class024 - Textiles and textile goods, not included in other classes; beds and table covers.
US Class Codes042, 050
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code024
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 2003
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 2003

International Class025 - Clothing, footwear, headgear.
US Class Codes022, 039
Class Status Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code025
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1980
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1980

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 13, 2012
Primary Code026
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

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 DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code028
First Use Anywhere DateSunday, November 30, 1975
First Use In Commerce DateSunday, November 30, 1975

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 CodeB - Sec. 8 - Class(es) in a Multiple Class registration
Class Status DateFriday, July 13, 2012
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NameDISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
Party Type32 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressBURBANK, CA 91521

Party NameMUPPETS STUDIO, LLC, THE
Party Type31 - New Owner After Registration
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBURBANK, CA 91521

Party NameMUPPETS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
Party Type30 - Original Registrant
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBURBANK, CA 91521

Party NameMUPPETS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
Party Type20 - Owner at Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBURBANK, CA 91521

Party NameMUPPETS HOLDING COMPANY, LLC
Party Type11 - New Owner Before Publication
Legal Entity Type16 - Limited Liability Company
AddressBURBANK, CA 91521

Party NameThe Jim Henson Company, Inc.
Party Type10 - Original Applicant
Legal Entity Type03 - Corporation
AddressLos Angeles, CA 90028

Trademark Events


Event DateEvent Description
Wednesday, October 2, 2019AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Monday, December 19, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Monday, December 19, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Monday, December 19, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Monday, December 19, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Friday, October 7, 2016TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Saturday, December 19, 2015COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Wednesday, May 20, 2015NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, August 7, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, February 27, 2013NOTICE OF SUIT
Friday, July 13, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Friday, July 13, 2012REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED
Friday, July 13, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Tuesday, July 3, 2012TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Thursday, May 10, 2012NOTICE OF SUIT
Wednesday, May 23, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, December 19, 2006REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, October 3, 2006PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Wednesday, September 13, 2006NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Wednesday, August 9, 2006LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Friday, August 4, 2006ASSIGNED TO LIE
Saturday, July 29, 2006APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Tuesday, July 18, 2006AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, June 30, 2006CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, June 30, 2006PAPER RECEIVED
Tuesday, February 7, 2006ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Tuesday, January 3, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Tuesday, January 3, 2006NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Wednesday, December 14, 2005AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, December 2, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, December 2, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Thursday, June 2, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
Thursday, June 2, 2005NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Friday, May 13, 2005TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Thursday, May 12, 2005AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Friday, April 29, 2005CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Friday, April 29, 2005PAPER RECEIVED
Monday, October 25, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Monday, October 25, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
Thursday, October 21, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Friday, April 9, 2004NEW APPLICATION ENTERED IN TRAM