In 2019, Carey applied to trademark the name and word mark “Black Irish” for use on alcoholic beverages, spirits, and liqueurs. Fast forward to this month, when Carey announced the arrival of Black Irish, her line of premium Irish cream liqueurs. “Two years in the making,” she wrote in an Instagram caption. “Truly a cause for celebration!!!”
But let’s stop examining this EV future for a moment and bring things back to the present or near future. For what reason? Because it appears BMW’s acclaimed M division has a couple of interesting and top-secret projects in the works. CarBuzz has uncovered a pair of trademark applications with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines for the names M7 and M9.
Serial number of the application: 42021519336
Date of filing of the application: 2021-08-16
Reproduction of the mark where the mark is represented in standard characters: M9
Name and address of the applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
International Classification: 12 Motor cars and parts and accessories thereof included in class 12
Serial number of the application: 42021519334
Date of filing of the application: 2021-08-16
Reproduction of the mark where the mark is represented in standard characters: M7
Name and address of the applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
International Classification: 12 Motor cars and parts and accessories thereof included in class 12
Serial number of the application: 42021519328
Date of filing of the application: 2021-08-16
Reproduction of the mark where the mark is represented in standard characters: X8
Name and address of the applicant: Bayerische Motoren Werke AG
International Classification: 12 Motor cars and parts and accessories thereof included in class 12
On August 4, 2021, the U.S. Department of Commerce filed applications to register several USPTO trademarks. The applications are part of ongoing efforts by the USPTO to combat frauds committed against trademark owners and applicants.