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WILD MERCURY
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Active USPTO registrationType: WordOffice: United States
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WILD MERCURY
ST13
US500000087291405Class
9, 16, 25, 41, 45
Filing
87291405
Registration
5578050
Risk and opportunity diagnosis
Executive reading for naming, filing, and monitoring decisions.
USPTO status
Active USPTO registration
Case type
Application and registration
Recorded events
43
Latest update
04/16/2025
Trademark type
Word
Nice classes
9, 16, 25, 41, 45
Filing date
01/06/2017
Registration date
10/09/2018
Expiration date
-
Complete case details
Structured fields from the responsible authority and the official record.
Status date
03/21/2025
Last transaction
04/16/2025
Responsible office
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Status code
705
Official register
Principal Register
Filing basis
Intent to use, Foreign priority
Drawing code
4
Owner type
01
Owner location
London, GB
Examiner
FAIRBANKS, RONALD
Current location
PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
Holders and representatives
Holders
D. W. (pessoa física)
Representatives
Brian M. Davis VLP LAW GROUP LLP
Technical classification
Nice Classes
Class 9Class 16Class 25Class 41Class 45
Vienna Codes
No Vienna codes available.
Goods and services
Class 9
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pre-recorded digital soundmusicimagedata and video recordings featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries ; multimedia productions recorded on CDDVDDATDACHD discs3D discsmini-discsrecordstapescassettesdiscs and flash drives featuring dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries ; motion picture films featuring dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries ; television films and programmes recorded on CDsDVDsdigital audio tapesdigital audio cassetteshigh definition video discsmini-discsvideo recordsvideo tapesvideo cassettesvideo discs and flash drives featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; audio and visual recordings featuring animations; 3D motion picture filmstelevision films and programmesanimations recorded on CDsDVDsdigital audio tapesdigital audio cassetteshigh definition video discsmini-discsvideo recordsvideo tapesvideo cassettesvideo discs and flash drives featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; radio programmes recorded on CDsDVDsdigital audio tapesdigital audio cassetteshigh definition video discsmini-discsvideo recordsvideo tapesvideo cassettesvideo discs and flash drives featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; recording materials used for storage and transmission of digital and analogue dataimagessounds and recordingsCDsDVDsdigital audio tapesdigital audio cassetteshigh definition video discsmini-discsvideo recordsvideo tapesvideo cassettesvideo discs and flash drives featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries ; pre-recorded audio and video mediaCDsCDRsDVDsDVDRsDATsDACsHD discs3D discsmini-discsrecordstapescassettesdiscs and flash drives featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; laser-read discs for recordingreproducingstoringtransmitting and playing soundimagesmusicdata or video featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; optical-read discs for recordingreproducingstoringtransmitting and playing soundimagesmusicdata or video featuring television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; flash drives for recordingreproducingstoringtransmitting and playing soundimagesmusicdata or video featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries ; audioimagedata and video files downloadable from the Internet featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries ; audio and sound files in MP3 format featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries ; downloadable audio and video files in electronic format provided from the Internet featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; video files in MP4 format featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; MP4 videos featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; application software for mobile devicestablet computersmobile computershandheld computers and smartphonesmobile gaming and gaming content applications for recreational game playing purposes for mobile devicestablet computersmobile computershandheld computerswireless devices and smartphones; mouse pads ; downloadable digital music and sound files provided from the Internet featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries ; downloadable digital videoimagefilm and TV files and programmes provided from the Internet featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries ; downloadable digital videoimagefilm and TV files and programmes provided from MP4 web sites on the Internet featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries ; refrigerator magnets; downloadable electronic media featuring television programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesradio programmes in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture films in the field of dramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariessoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; publications downloaded in electronic form from the Internet in the nature of booksmagazinesbrochuresleafletsprinted guidesprinted periodicalscataloguesnewsletters and newspapers in the fields of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; downloadable electronic publications provided from databases or the Internet in the nature of booksmagazinesbrochuresleafletsprinted guidesprinted periodicalscataloguesnewsletters and newspapers in the fields of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; downloadable e-books in the fields of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; audio books on CDmini-discrecordcassettedisc or flash drives in the fields of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; talking children's books; printed matter in electronic form recorded on computer media in the nature of booksmagazinesbrochuresleafletsprinted guidesprinted periodicalscataloguesnewsletters and newspapers in the fields of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; downloadable on-line publications in the nature of booksmagazinesperiodicals and newspapers featuring television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; downloadable photographs and stills in electronic form; sunglasses; eyewear
Class 16
Printed matternewslettersbooksbrochurespostersdecalsbumper stickers relating to television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; printed publicationsmagazinesnewspapers and periodicals in the fields of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; stationery; books in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; pamphlets in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; magazines in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; postcards; pictures; posters; diaries; drawing instrumentspenspencils and crayons; greeting cards; address books; catalogues in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; brochures in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; printed event programs; printed event tickets; calendars; newspapers in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; newsletters in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; notelets in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; note pads; note books; stickers; decalcomanias; paper files; periodicals in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; instruction manuals in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; Printed instructional and teaching materials in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; writing implementspenspencils and crayons; pens; ballpoint pens; fountain pens; pencils; rulersdrafting rulers; erasers; pencil sharpeners; pen and pencil cases; picture cards; picture books; cardboard and paper badges; paper flags; printed paper recordtapecassetteCDCDRDVDDVDRDATDACHD and 3D disc labelsinserts and inlays
Class 25
ClothingT-shirtsshirtsjacketssweatshirtshooded topshooded sweatshirtspulloversjumpersshortsboxer shortsboxer briefsunderwearunderclothesunder garmentssocksscarvesdressing gownspyjamasdungareesbracestieslingeriehosierybathing costumesbathing suitsbathing trunksbathrobesglovesjeanskiltsnightweartrouser suitsslackssleeping garmentssleepwearsuitsswim wearswimsuitstrouserstuxedos and waistcoatsleggingsjeggingspants that are partially jeans and partially leggingsbeltsBermuda shortsbikinisblazersblousesbomber jacketscagoulescargo pantscoatscostumes for use in role-playing gamescostumes for use in children's dress up playcrop pantscrop topsdance costumesdresseshousecoatsdungareesear bandsear muffsear warmersevening dressesevening gownsHalloween costumesinfant and toddler one piece clothinginfant sleepersinfantwearknee highsknickersladies' underwearskirtsminiskirtsnegligeesnight gownsnightshirtsnightgownsnightiesnightwearpantiespantsstockingssuspendersplay suitspolo shirtsrain wearschool uniformstankinisthongs and tights; headgearhatscapsbeaniesskull capsskulliesbandanas and beretschildren's headwearhats for infantsbabiestoddlers and children
Class 41
Entertainment in the nature of presentation and production of an ongoing radio and television series in the fields of musicmusical recordingsmusical performancesartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; audio and video recording services; rental of sound and video recordings and sound and video recording apparatus; organisation of entertainment performances via radio and televisionlive musical performanceslive gameshowslive dramalive comedylive actionlive adventure and live documentaries; organisation of competitions in the area of entertainment ; productionpresentationdistributionsyndicationrental of television and radio programmesof films and of sound and video recordings; recording studio services; production and post-production of multimedia entertainment content ; production and post-production services in relation to filmstelevision programmesradio programmesanimationsaudiovideo and cinematographic recordings ; audiomusicfilm and video creationwritingscriptingdirectingproductionpost-productionmixingre-mixingediting and recording servicesbut not for advertising or commercials; creationwritingscriptingdirectingproductionpost-productionrecordingmixingre-mixing and editing studio services in the field of musicvideofilmstelevision programmesradio programmesanimations and cinematographic recordings ; audio production and post-production servicesbut not for advertising or commercials; video production and post-production servicesbut not for advertising or commercials; motion picture film production and post-production services; animation production and post-production services; television programme production and post-production services; production and post-production of sound recordings; providing on-line non-downloadable publications in the nature of newslettersbooksbrochures and magazines in the field of television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries; providing digital soundmusicdata and video recordings in the nature of soundmusic and video filesmagazinesperiodicals and newspapersnot downloadablefrom the Internet; providing digital soundmusicdata and video recordings featuring television programmesradio programmesmusicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesnot downloadablefrom MP3 and MP4 Internet websites; providing digital sound recordingsnot downloadablefrom the Internet; providing digital sound recordingsnot downloadablefrom MP3 Internet websites; providing digital music and sound recordingsnot downloadablefrom the Internet; providing digital music and sound recordingsnot downloadablefrom MP3 Internet websites; providing digital videoimagefilmanimationradio and TV recordings and programmes featuring musicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariesmagazines and periodicals featuring musicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentaries and newspaperscinematographic recordingsnot downloadablefrom the Internet; providing digital videoimagefilmanimationradio and TV recordings and programmes featuring musicmusical recordingsmusical performancesmotion picture filmssoundtracksartistic performancesgameshowsdramacomedyactionadventureanimation and documentariescinematographic recordingsnot downloadablefrom MP4 Internet websites ; provision of information relating to production and post-production services in the field of musicvideofilmsanimationstelevision programmesradio programmes and cinematographic recordings; informationadvisory and consultancy services relating to all of the aforesaid services
Class 45
Legal services; legal research services; intellectual and industrial property servicesproviding information and consultation; title searching; consultancy services relating to intellectual propertypatentstrademarks and designs thereof; copyright management services; intellectual property licensingmanagement and enforcement services; licensing services in the field of television programmesradio programmes and motion picture filmssoundtracks therefor; copyright licensing; licensing of musical works; licensing of musical shows; cartoon character licensing; licensing of franchise concepts; licensing of franchise rights; filmtelevision and video licensing; licensing services relating to musical publishing; licensing of rights relating to films; licensing services relation to performance rights; licensing of radio and television shows and programmes; licensing of rights relating to video productions; licensing of rights relating to television productions; licensing of rights relating to audio productions; licensing of rights relating to televisionvideo and radio programsproductions and formats; legal services relating to the protection and exploitation of copyright for filmtelevisiontheatre and music productions; legal services relating to the exploitation of ancillary rights relating to filmtelevisionvideo and music productions; informationadvisory and consultancy services relating to all of the aforesaid services
Publications
History of USPTO decisions and trademark events.
43 publications found
C15P
REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.
03/21/2025
APRE
CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL
01/22/2025
E815
TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED
08/29/2024
REM1
COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED
10/09/2023
R.PR
REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER
10/09/2018
DP1B
1(B) BASIS DELETED; PROCEED TO REGISTRATION
09/05/2018
AITU
CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL
09/05/2018
IUCN
NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CANCELLED
07/19/2018
D1BR
TEAS DELETE 1(B) BASIS RECEIVED
07/19/2018
NOAM
NOA E-MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT
04/10/2018
NPUB
OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED
02/13/2018
PUBO
PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION
02/13/2018
NONP
NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED
01/24/2018
CNSA
APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER
01/05/2018
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
01/04/2018
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
01/03/2018
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
01/03/2018
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
10/25/2017
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
10/25/2017
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
10/25/2017
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
09/20/2017
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
09/20/2017
ALIE
ASSIGNED TO LIE
09/17/2017
ERSI
TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED
09/11/2017
GNS3
NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
09/05/2017
GNSL
LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED
09/05/2017
CNSL
SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN
09/05/2017
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
08/17/2017
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
08/17/2017
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
08/17/2017
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
07/14/2017
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
07/14/2017
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
07/14/2017
TEME
TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED
05/29/2017
CRFA
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE
05/29/2017
TROA
TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED
05/29/2017
GNRN
NOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
04/18/2017
GNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILED
04/18/2017
CNRT
NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN
04/18/2017
DOCK
ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER
03/30/2017
NWOS
NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED
01/13/2017
NWAP
NEW APPLICATION ENTERED
01/10/2017
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