USPTO serial 73282100
MERIT
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 9, 1982
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
New York, NY
New York, NY
Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA
Attorney of record
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Robyn Ettricks
601 E JACKSON STRICHMOND, VA 23219UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 034 | Cigarettes | ACTIVE | Sep 8, 1980 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 9, 2023 | RNL3 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Feb 6, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 21, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 6, 2022 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Jun 23, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 2, 2022 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 9, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 1, 2015 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Jun 1, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 16, 2014 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Apr 16, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 11, 2014 | PRA7 | REGISTERED - SEC. 7 REQUEST ABANDONED | — |
| Feb 12, 2014 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Feb 12, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 24, 2013 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Sep 24, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 30, 2013 | PRAM | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7 | — |
| Dec 13, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 3, 2012 | WDRL | OTQR WITHDRAWAL FROM PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 21, 2012 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Nov 21, 2012 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Jul 25, 2012 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 26, 2012 | PRAM | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7 | — |
| Jun 22, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 16, 2012 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 16, 2012 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Jun 16, 2012 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Jun 15, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 6, 2012 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 15, 2012 | WDRL | OTQR WITHDRAWAL FROM PUBLICATION | — |
| May 3, 2012 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Feb 24, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 8, 2012 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 7, 2012 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 7, 2012 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 23, 2009 | ARAA | ATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTED | This event means the applicant filed a response to a USPTO Office Action — typically arguments, amendments, or evidence addressing the examiner's objections. The USPTO will review the response and either allow the mark to proceed or issue another action. |
| Mar 23, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 2, 2008 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 8, 2006 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 8, 2006 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 26, 2003 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Sep 23, 2002 | RRPR | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION | — |
| Sep 23, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 19, 2002 | PRAM | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7 | — |
| Mar 28, 2002 | RNL1 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (FIRST RENEWAL - 10 YRS) | The trademark registration was renewed for another 10-year term after acceptable maintenance filings. RNL1, RNL2, and RNL3 indicate which renewal cycle (first, second, or third 10-year term) was recorded. The registration remains active. |
| Mar 28, 2002 | 89AG | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | The USPTO accepted your combined Section 8 declaration and Section 9 renewal application. The registration is renewed for another 10-year term. The next combined maintenance filing will be due at the following 10-year anniversary. |
| Feb 1, 2002 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2002 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2002 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jul 24, 1987 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 13, 1987 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Feb 9, 1982 | R.PR | REGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTER | Your trademark is registered on the Principal Register — the strongest form of federal trademark protection. You may use the ® symbol for the covered goods and services. Maintenance filings (Section 8 and renewals) are required to keep the registration alive. |
| Nov 17, 1981 | PUBO | PUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITION | Your mark was published in the USPTO Official Gazette for a 30-day opposition window. During that period, third parties who believe they would be harmed can file an opposition. If no opposition is filed, prosecution usually continues toward registration or a Notice of Allowance. |