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USPTO Trademark Record
REGISTEREDSN 76977807·Reg 3032731·Filed Sep 22, 2003
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for printing, marking and engraving; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art.; Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.; Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes for all these materials; plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, tubes and hoses, not of metal.; Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.; Ropes and string; nets; tents and tarpaulins; awnings of textile or synthetic materials; sails; sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics; raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor.
MERIT PRO (Serial No. 76977807), Registration No. 3032731, is a registered US trademark filed on Sep 22, 2003 by THE MERIT DISTRIBUTION GROUP, LLC. This trademark covers Class 002 (Paints, varnishes, lacquers & dyes), Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 017 (Rubber, plastics & insulating materials), Class 021 (Household utensils, cookware & glassware), Class 022 (Ropes, string, nets, tents & sails).
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MERIT PRO (Reg. #3032731) is a registered US trademark that has been protecting its owner, THE MERIT DISTRIBUTION GROUP, LLC, since 2003. The mark covers Class 002 (Paints, varnishes, lacquers & dyes), Class 016 (Paper goods, books & stationery), Class 017 (Rubber, plastics & insulating materials), Class 021 (Household utensils, cookware & glassware) and Class 022 (Ropes, string, nets, tents & sails) respectively. Goods and services include Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for pri.... The mark faced 1 opposition proceeding during prosecution.
FILED
Sep 22, 2003
SERIAL
76977807
REG#
3032731
REGISTERED
Dec 20, 2005
Applicant
THE MERIT DISTRIBUTION GROUP, LLCLLC
IL
1310 UNION STREET, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29302
US
Attorney
Mary Grace Gallagher Alston & Bird LLP
1201 W. Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30309, United States
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FILED
2003
YEARS AGO
23y
CLASSES
5
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CLASSES
5
OFFICE
USPTO
COUNTRY
US
First use anywhere: Jun 07, 2004
First use in commerce: Jun 07, 2004
Paints, varnishes, lacquers; preservatives against rust and against deterioration of wood; colorants, dyes; inks for printing, marking and engraving; raw natural resins; metals in foil and powder form for use in painting, decorating, printing and art.
First use anywhere: Mar 02, 2004
First use in commerce: Mar 02, 2004
Paper and cardboard; printed matter; bookbinding material; photographs; stationery and office requisites, except furniture; adhesives for stationery or household purposes; drawing materials and materials for artists; paintbrushes; instructional and teaching materials; plastic sheets, films and bags for wrapping and packaging; printers' type, printing blocks.
First use anywhere: Jul 07, 2004
First use in commerce: Jul 07, 2004
Unprocessed and semi-processed rubber, gutta-percha, gum, asbestos, mica and substitutes for all these materials; plastics and resins in extruded form for use in manufacture; packing, stopping and insulating materials; flexible pipes, tubes and hoses, not of metal.
First use anywhere: Jun 09, 2004
First use in commerce: Jun 09, 2004
Household or kitchen utensils and containers; cookware and tableware, except forks, knives and spoons; combs and sponges; brushes, except paintbrushes; brush-making materials; articles for cleaning purposes; unworked or semi-worked glass, except building glass; glassware, porcelain and earthenware.
First use anywhere: Jul 07, 2004
First use in commerce: Jul 07, 2004
Ropes and string; nets; tents and tarpaulins; awnings of textile or synthetic materials; sails; sacks for the transport and storage of materials in bulk; padding, cushioning and stuffing materials, except of paper, cardboard, rubber or plastics; raw fibrous textile materials and substitutes therefor.
This description is as filed with the USPTO and defines the scope of trademark protection.
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
Dec 11, 2025REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED
REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Dec 11, 2025REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
Dec 11, 2025NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Dec 05, 2025CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
Oct 30, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED
APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
Oct 30, 2025APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED
TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Oct 30, 2025TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Oct 30, 2025ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
Oct 30, 2025TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED
TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Aug 25, 2025TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
Jul 25, 2025ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
Dec 20, 2024COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED
TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
May 10, 2019TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
May 10, 2019ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
May 01, 2019ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Feb 18, 2016CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
Feb 18, 2016REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED
REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
Feb 18, 2016REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8
REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
Feb 18, 2016REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS)
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
Feb 18, 2016NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED
TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
Dec 04, 2015TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
Feb 08, 2012CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
Feb 08, 2012REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
Feb 08, 2012NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED
AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
Dec 29, 2011AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP
TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
Dec 20, 2011TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Dec 20, 2005REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Nov 07, 2005LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED
ASSIGNED TO LIE
Nov 04, 2005ASSIGNED TO LIE
ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
Nov 02, 2005ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Oct 28, 2005ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
Oct 04, 2005SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED
DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
Oct 04, 2005DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE
STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
Oct 04, 2005STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE
TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
Sep 29, 2005TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED
ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
Sep 29, 2005ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED
TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
Sep 29, 2005TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED
SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
Sep 29, 2005SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED
SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
Sep 29, 2005SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED
DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
Sep 29, 2005DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED
USE AMENDMENT FILED
Sep 29, 2005USE AMENDMENT FILED
FAX RECEIVED
Sep 28, 2005FAX RECEIVED
NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
Mar 29, 2005NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
Jan 04, 2005PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
Dec 15, 2004NOTICE OF PUBLICATION
LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
Oct 30, 2004LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED
ASSIGNED TO LIE
Oct 29, 2004ASSIGNED TO LIE
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
Oct 27, 2004APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
Oct 26, 2004AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED
PAPER RECEIVED
Oct 20, 2004PAPER RECEIVED
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
Oct 20, 2004CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
Apr 19, 2004NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
Apr 18, 2004ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
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