USPTO serial 73582153
STERLING
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 15, 1987
- Examiner
- ABATE CANDICE A
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
KANSAS CITY, MO, US
KANSAS CITY, MO, US
Olathe, KS, US
Olathe, KS, US
KANSAS CITY, MO, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Benjamin E. Becker
Benjamin E. Becker HOVEY WILLIAMS LLP10801 MASTIN ST STE 1000OVERLAND PARK, KS 66210-1697United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS; NAMELY, ELECTRICALLY LIGHTED ORNAMENTS AND ELECTRIC LIGHT SETS FOR DECORATING CHRISTMAS TREES AND SURROUNDING AREAS | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 23, 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. |
| Sep 23, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 23, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 23, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 15, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 10, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 10, 2017 | 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. |
| Mar 8, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 29, 2011 | 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 29, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 28, 2007 | 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 28, 2007 | 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 21, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 19, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 25, 1993 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 21, 1993 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 15, 1987 | 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. |
| Sep 22, 1987 | 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. |
| Aug 21, 1987 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 6, 1987 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 31, 1987 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| May 26, 1987 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 20, 1986 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jun 19, 1986 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 2, 1986 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 12, 1986 | 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. |
| Apr 22, 1986 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |