USPTO trademark

WHAC-A-MOLE

RegisteredUSPTOWord markClass 28

"WHAC-A-MOLE" is a word mark owned by Mattel, Inc., filed at the USPTO on December 8, 2000. It is registered and covers class 28 (Toys and Sporting Goods).

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Data current as of May 30, 2026Official USPTO record

As filed with the USPTO

Status: Registered; Since May 29, 2026
Filed: December 8, 2000
Registered: February 5, 2002
Expires: Not recorded
Application no.: 78038470
Registration no.: 2536814
Office: USPTO; United States Patent and Trademark Office
Mark type: Word mark; 1 class

Ownership

Who owns WHAC-A-MOLE

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

Owner

Mattel, Inc.

MAT · El Segundo, United States

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Representative

Michael Moore

Mattel, Inc.

Goods and services

What the mark covers

The products and services WHAC-A-MOLE is filed for, grouped by Nice class.

28Class 28 · Toys and Sporting Goods
[ Games, namely, hand held unit for playing electronic games, and ] board games

History

What has happened so far

Steps recorded by the USPTO, newest first.

May 29, 2026Ttab release case to trademarks
February 18, 2025Counterclaim opp. no. 999999
May 16, 2022Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
May 16, 2022Registered and renewed (second renewal - 10 yrs)
May 16, 2022Registered - sec. 8 (10-yr) accepted/sec. 9 granted
May 16, 2022Case assigned to post registration paralegal
January 11, 2022Teas section 8 & 9 received
February 5, 2021Courtesy reminder - sec. 8 (10-yr)/sec. 9 e-mailed
August 23, 2012Notice of acceptance of sec. 8 & 9 - e-mailed
August 23, 2012Registered and renewed (first renewal - 10 yrs)

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 WHAC-A-MOLE

Who owns the trademark "WHAC-A-MOLE"?

The USPTO trademark "WHAC-A-MOLE" (application 78038470) is owned by Mattel, Inc.

What is the status of "WHAC-A-MOLE"?

Its status at the USPTO is: registered.

When was "WHAC-A-MOLE" registered?

It was registered on February 5, 2002.

API

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GET /v1/trademarks/{id}

ID=tm_019d2358-c588-76bf-9c0e-86025042418e
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Response

{
  "id": "tm_019d2358-c588-76bf-9c0e-86025042418e",
  "object": "trademark",
  "mark_text": "WHAC-A-MOLE",
  "status": {
    "primary": "active",
    "stage": "registered"
  },
  "office_code": "US",
  "application_number": "78038470",
  "filing_date": "2000-12-08",
  "nice_classes": [
    28
  ],
  "owners": [
    {
      "name": "MATTEL, INC.",
      "entity_id": "ent_019f285b-0d3d-722a-8f3c-767707b33f80"
    }
  ]
}