1928 Jewelry Trademarks
While the
simple 1928 trademark in the picture to the right became the company’s first
mark in 1971, it would not be registered until 1977.
This mark would become Mel Bernie
and Company’s most recognized symbols for the next 27 years. Yet in 1998 the
registration expired as other trademarks took its place.
The trademark “1928 Jewelry
Company” shown in Photo: 1A usage also began in 1975. Although the registration
wasn’t officially until 1981. In March of 2002, the company lost this mark due
to some clerical error. Only to reapply for the trademark in April of the same
year. Renewing “1928 Jewelry Company” in February of 2003.4, 5
By the end of the 1980’s Mel
Bernie and Company began to diversify, first by adding a line of men’s jewelry
which carried the trademark seen in Photo:1G. This mark was first used in
commerce during November of 1989 and became registered July of 1990.6 While the mark on display in Photo:
1D was given to the company’s line of watches in 1991 and became registered in
May of 1995.7
Both of
these latter marks are now dead. The “1928 for Men” mark canceled in 1997 and
the “1928 Timepieces” mark dying in 2002. Other trademarks to come and go
during the 90’s are “The Collector’s Boutique”, “Aurora”, “Worldly Treasures by
1928”, “Collect a Bear by 1928”, and “Singles by 1928”.One trademark first used in 1991
which is still in use is the “Circa 1900” mark pictured to the left. Although
this mark has at least four variations it was first placed in service as early
as October of 1991. With the mark being re-registered under each variation.8 The remaining marks displayed above
are not yet vintage, being registered after the turn of the 21st century.
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