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 78394852. The federal status of this trademark filing is ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE as of Tuesday, May 24, 2005. This trademark is owned by The Jim Henson Company, Inc.. The MUPPETS trademark is filed in the Cosmetics & Cleaning Products, Computer & Software Products & Electrical & Scientific Products, Vehicles & Locomotive Products, Paper & Printed Material Products, Furniture Products, Houseware & Glass 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:

bath and body products; cosmetics; molded soap; non-medicated lip balm

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

automobile accessories, namely, antenna toppers, steering wheel covers, floor mats, automobile organizers, shoulder pads, litter bags, sun shades

children's fiction books, activity books, picture books, and coloring books; personal checks; checkbook covers; stickers; automobile decals; trading cards; temporary tattoos; greeting cards; plastic action pens; card games; pencil cases; bags; school supplies; posters; stationery items; calendars

plastic key chains; ornamental pins; novelty plastic license plates; picture frames; bathroom accessories; beaded curtains; laundry hampers; tables; folding chairs; stools

candy tins; mugs; sculpted mugs; sublimation mugs; tin products, namely, lunch boxes, coin banks, storage boxes, waste paper baskets, playing card cases, coasters, TV trays, and serving trays

bedding; fleece blankets; convertible slumber sack; area rugs; bath towels

clothing, namely, t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, belts, socks, boxers, underwear, loungewear, sleepwear, activewear, sportswear, hats, gloves, scarves, zipperpulls, bandannas, basic tops, fashion tops, basic bottoms, fashion bottoms, daywear, fleece tops, headwear, Halloween costumes

shoelaces

plush dolls; puppets; spring toy pets; basketballs; skateboards; bean bag dolls; plastic action figures with accessories; playsets; bobble head dolls; plush gift sets; plastic nesting dolls; wood nesting dolls; plastic push puppets; injection molded wall talker plaque; plastic ramp walkers; smooshables; resin statues; plastic talking heads; 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; oversize decorative candy dispensers; gumball machines; wobble writers; sand pails; magnetic dartboards; board games; children's folding chairs, tables, and stools; inflatable furniture; bedroom doorbells for children; figurines; die cast vehicles; Christmas ornaments

edible food decorations; Easter baskets filled with Holiday themed candies and plush toys
muppets

General Information


Serial Number78394852
Word MarkMUPPETS
Filing DateThursday, April 1, 2004
Status602 - ABANDONED - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
Status DateTuesday, May 24, 2005
Registration Number0000000
Registration DateNOT AVAILABLE
Mark Drawing5000 - Drawing with word(s) / letter(s) / number(s) in Stylized form
Published for Opposition DateNOT AVAILABLE

Trademark Statements


Goods and Servicesbath and body products; cosmetics; molded soap; non-medicated lip balm
Goods and Servicescellular phone covers; magnets; personal digital assistants; switchplate covers; mouse pads
Goods and Servicesautomobile accessories, namely, antenna toppers, steering wheel covers, floor mats, automobile organizers, shoulder pads, litter bags, sun shades
Goods and Serviceschildren's fiction books, activity books, picture books, and coloring books; personal checks; checkbook covers; stickers; automobile decals; trading cards; temporary tattoos; greeting cards; plastic action pens; card games; pencil cases; bags; school supplies; posters; stationery items; calendars
Goods and Servicesplastic key chains; ornamental pins; novelty plastic license plates; picture frames; bathroom accessories; beaded curtains; laundry hampers; tables; folding chairs; stools
Goods and Servicescandy tins; mugs; sculpted mugs; sublimation mugs; tin products, namely, lunch boxes, coin banks, storage boxes, waste paper baskets, playing card cases, coasters, TV trays, and serving trays
Goods and Servicesbedding; fleece blankets; convertible slumber sack; area rugs; bath towels
Goods and Servicesclothing, namely, t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, belts, socks, boxers, underwear, loungewear, sleepwear, activewear, sportswear, hats, gloves, scarves, zipperpulls, bandannas, basic tops, fashion tops, basic bottoms, fashion bottoms, daywear, fleece tops, headwear, Halloween costumes
Goods and Servicesshoelaces
Goods and Servicesplush dolls; puppets; spring toy pets; basketballs; skateboards; bean bag dolls; plastic action figures with accessories; playsets; bobble head dolls; plush gift sets; plastic nesting dolls; wood nesting dolls; plastic push puppets; injection molded wall talker plaque; plastic ramp walkers; smooshables; resin statues; plastic talking heads; 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; oversize decorative candy dispensers; gumball machines; wobble writers; sand pails; magnetic dartboards; board games; children's folding chairs, tables, and stools; inflatable furniture; bedroom doorbells for children; figurines; die cast vehicles; Christmas ornaments
Goods and Servicesedible food decorations; 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 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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code012
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2001

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 DateThursday, November 30, 2000
First Use In Commerce DateThursday, November 30, 2000

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code020
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2001

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 DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code021
First Use Anywhere DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

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 DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 9, 2004
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 DateSaturday, November 30, 2002
First Use In Commerce DateSaturday, November 30, 2002

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 Code6 - Active
Class Status DateFriday, April 9, 2004
Primary Code030
First Use Anywhere DateFriday, November 30, 2001
First Use In Commerce DateFriday, November 30, 2001

Trademark Owner History


Party NameMUPPETS STUDIO, LLC, THE
Party Type12 - New Owner Before 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, May 23, 2007AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Tuesday, May 24, 2005ABANDONMENT NOTICE MAILED - FAILURE TO RESPOND
Tuesday, May 24, 2005ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE
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