USPTO trademark

MINI

RegisteredUSPTOWord and designClass 6Class 8Class 9Class 11+12

"MINI" is a word and design mark owned by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft, filed at the USPTO on March 14, 1997. It is registered and covers classes 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 21, 25, 27, 28, 34, 36, 37 and 39.

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Official USPTO record
MINI trademark as filed
As filed with the USPTO
Status
Registered
Since February 13, 2024
Filed
March 14, 1997
Registered
September 2, 2003
Priority date
January 22, 1997
Claimed from United Kingdom
Application no.
75257662
Registration no.
2757755
Office
USPTO
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type
Word and design
16 classes
Ownership

Who owns MINI

The owner on file, matched to the company behind it. Every owner-name spelling for that company is grouped on its page.

Owner

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

BMW · Munich, Germany

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Representative

Aimee Gessner

Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services MINI is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

  • [ Metal key fobs; metal key holders ]

  • [ Hand tools, namely, survival tools in the nature of multi-purpose, multi-blade hand operated pocket tools comprised of pliers, screwdrivers, scissors, files, knives, and rulers sold as a unit, for personal use; penknives; razors ]

  • [ Pre-recorded video, audio, and audio-visual tapes and discs in the field of automobiles; computer software for use in driving simulations and computer software relating to the construction and use of automobiles; ] [ spectacles, ] [ sunglasses ] [ and driving glasses ] [ ; parts and fittings for motor land vehicles, namely, meters and gauges for recording and measuring] [ distance, fuel level, pressure,] [ speed ] [, temperature level and water indicators, micrometers ]

  • [ Parts and fittings for motor land vehicles, namely, spot lamps, replacement lenses for motor vehicle lights, and headlights, tail lights, and interior dome lights ]

  • [ Land vehicles, namely, automobiles; ] engines for land vehicles; and structural parts for the aforesaid goods; [ shaped covers for land vehicle steering wheels and for vehicle seats; fitted covers for land vehicles ]

  • [ Jewelry; ] [ clocks; watches ] [ ; brooches; cufflinks; ornamental pins; tie clips and tie pins ]

  • [ Books and magazines in the field of automobiles; educational publications, namely, training manuals in the field of automobiles; ] [ paperweights; ] [ pens ] [ ; automobile picture cards ]

  • [ Wallets, purses, backpacks, traveling bags, overnight cases, handbags, umbrellas, and luggage; key cases; leather key chains ]

  • [ Ornaments made wholly or principally of glass, porcelain or earthenware; ] [ mugs; ] [ bottle openers and corkscrews; plastic coasters and coasters not of linen or paper; powder compacts sold empty; ] [ portable coolers and flasks, all for foodstuffs and beverages ]

  • [ Jackets, shirts, pullovers, sweaters, fleece pullovers, trousers, T-shirts, ] [ skirts, dresses, ties,] [ caps, hats ] [ and boxer shorts ]

  • [ Floor mats for vehicles; trunk mats for vehicles ] [ ; carpets; protective floor coverings ]

  • Collectors' scale model vehicles; toy model vehicles sold complete or as a unit in kit form; [ board games; ] driving games, namely, electronic, battery-operated

  • [ Cigarette lighters not of precious metal ]

  • [ Vehicle financing and vehicle insurance, namely, underwriting and administration services; extended vehicle warranties in the nature of mechanical breakdown and repair insurance; financing the purchasing and leasing of automobiles ]

  • [ Repair, maintenance and cleaning of land motor vehicles and their parts ]

  • [ Vehicle rental and leasing services ]

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

  1. Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
  2. Registered and renewed (second renewal - 10 yrs)
  3. Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
  4. Case assigned to post registration paralegal
  5. Teas section 8 & 9 received
  6. Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
  7. Notice of suit
  8. Notice of suit
  9. Notice of suit
  10. Notice of suit

10 earlier steps on the official record.

Disputes

Oppositions and cancellations

Proceedings recorded against this mark by the USPTO. Reported as recorded, not legal advice.

FAQ

About MINI

Who owns the trademark "MINI"?

The USPTO trademark "MINI" (application 75257662) is owned by Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft.

What is the status of "MINI"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "MINI" registered?

It was registered on September 2, 2003.

API

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  • GET/v1/trademarks/{id}

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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}
ID=tm_019d1be2-c859-779f-87d5-945f9aca264a
curl https://api.signa.so/v1/trademarks/$ID \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SIGNA_API_KEY"
Response
{
  "id": "tm_019d1be2-c859-779f-87d5-945f9aca264a",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "MINI",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "75257662",
  "filing_date": "1997-03-14",
  "nice_classes": [
    6,
    8,
    9,
    11,
    12,
    14,
    16,
    18,
    21,
    25,
    27,
    28,
    34,
    36,
    37,
    39
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "BAYERISCHE MOTOREN WERKE AKTIENGESELLSCHAFT",
      "entity_id": "ent_019eb709-7fea-768a-813f-84df02e89293"
    }
  ]
}