USPTO serial 73617238
THE MAN OF STEEL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 24, 1987
- Examiner
- ZAK, HENRY
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
NEW YORK, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
Burbank, CA, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | COMIC MAGAZINES | ACTIVE | Jun 17, 1986 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 1, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 1, 2025 | 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. |
| May 1, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 1, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 1, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 27, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 27, 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. |
| Feb 27, 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. |
| Feb 27, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 28, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 17, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 12, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 6, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 19, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 6, 2014 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 25, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 25, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 22, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 17, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 13, 2008 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jan 8, 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. |
| Jan 8, 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. |
| Dec 27, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 1, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 25, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Oct 25, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 25, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 24, 1993 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Jun 21, 1993 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Jun 3, 1993 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Feb 18, 1993 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 18, 1993 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Mar 24, 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. |
| Dec 30, 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. |
| Nov 30, 1986 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 28, 1986 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |