USPTO serial 73543910
HIKARI
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 9, 1986
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CA, US
LOS ANGELES, CA, US
Santa Fe Springs, CA, US
HOUSTON, TX, US
HOUSTON, TX, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
M. John Carson
M. John Carson Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP555 South Flower Street, 41st FloorLos Angeles, CA 90071United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 030 | RICE | ACTIVE | May 10, 1985 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 25, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 25, 2026 | 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 25, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2016 | 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. |
| Nov 20, 2016 | 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. |
| Nov 20, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 28, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 8, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 9, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 22, 2008 | 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 22, 2008 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 1, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2006 | 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. |
| Nov 4, 2006 | 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. |
| Nov 4, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 27, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Sep 1, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Sep 1, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 16, 1996 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| May 26, 1995 | 15AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 AFFIDAVIT FILED | — |
| Apr 15, 1995 | CAND | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 | — |
| Nov 16, 1994 | PR15 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 15 | — |
| May 20, 1994 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Oct 20, 1992 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Jul 28, 1992 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| Feb 19, 1992 | PETC | CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Sep 9, 1986 | 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. |
| Jun 17, 1986 | 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. |
| May 18, 1986 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 18, 1986 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 14, 1986 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 20, 1986 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 20, 1985 | 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. |
| Aug 12, 1985 | CANT | CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |