USPTO serial 73416262
DONKEY KONG
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 23, 1985
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
Attorney of record
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Steven M. Espenshade
Steven M. Espenshade Pirkey Barber PLLC1801 East 6th Street, Suite 300Austin, TX 78702United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | [ Printed Matter-Namely, Notebooks, Portfolios, Coloring Books, Adhesive Stickers, Rub-On Transfers, Chalkboards, and Cardboard Picture Cards ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Aug 11, 1982 |
| 024 | [ Bed and Table Covers and Textile Articles Not Included in Other Classes-Namely, Blankets, Bedspreads, Comforters, and Towels ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jul 22, 1982 |
| 025 | [ Clothing-Namely, Belts, Children's Warm-Up Suits, Children's Pajamas, Children's Bathrobes, Knit Tops, and Sweat Shirts ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Apr 16, 1982 |
| 028 | Games and Playthings-Namely, [ Hand-Held Units for Playing Pinball Type Games, Dart Guns, Puzzles, Equipment Sold as a Unit for Playing a Board Game, Stuffed Animals, Bean Bag Toys, ] Video Game Cartridges [, Electronic Display Games Having an Electro-Optical Output, Toy Action Figures, Coin Banks, Toy Gumball Machines, Balloons, and Equipment Sold as a Unit for Playing Toss and Catch Games ] | ACTIVE | Jul 21, 1982 |
| 030 | [ Staple Foods-Namely, Candy and Chewing Gum ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Oct 7, 1982 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 2025 | 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. |
| May 16, 2025 | 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. |
| May 16, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 12, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 23, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 14, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 14, 2022 | 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. |
| Oct 14, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 6, 2015 | 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. |
| May 6, 2015 | 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. |
| May 5, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 21, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2015 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 24, 2015 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 29, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 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. |
| Apr 22, 2005 | 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. |
| Apr 21, 2005 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Mar 18, 2005 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 20, 1991 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 20, 1991 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Apr 1, 1991 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Apr 23, 1985 | 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. |
| Feb 8, 1985 | OP.T | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Jan 14, 1985 | OP.D | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | — |
| Dec 26, 1984 | OP.I | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Aug 14, 1984 | 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. |
| Jun 15, 1984 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 4, 1984 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 25, 1984 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 21, 1983 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION MAILED | A non-final Office Action means the USPTO examining attorney has raised at least one issue with your trademark application but has not made a final decision. You usually have three months to respond with arguments, amendments, or evidence. Missing the deadline can abandon the application. |
| Oct 12, 1983 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |