USPTO serial 73696230
MDI
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 20, 1988
- 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
HICKORY, NC, US
HICKORY, NC, US
HICKORY, NC, US
HICKORY, NC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michele M. Glessner
Michele M. Glessner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP301 S. College Street, Suite 3500CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-6050United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 029 | [ PROCESSED FOODS, NAMELY, PLAIN AND FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Mar 20, 1987 |
| 030 | [ TORTILLA CHIPS, CHEESE FLAVORED PUFFED CURLS, AND CHEESE FLAVORED PUFF BALLS ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Mar 20, 1987 |
| 034 | [ MATCHES ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Apr 24, 1985 |
| 035 | ACCOUNTING SERVICES, BILLING SERVICES AND ADVERTISING AGENCY SERVICES | ACTIVE | Aug 23, 1956 |
| 039 | TRUCK TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY SERVICES | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, NAMELY CONDUCTING CLASSES, SEMINARS AND OR WORKSHOPS IN THE FIELD OF RETAILING AND MERCHANDISING OF FOOD PRODUCTS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE | ACTIVE | Aug 23, 1956 |
| 042 | RETAIL STORE SERVICES AND MERCHANDISING SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTORSHIP SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF FOOD PRODUCTS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE MARKETED THROUGH SUPERMARKETS, GROCERY STORES AND CONVENIENCE STORES | ACTIVE | Aug 23, 1956 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 26, 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 26, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 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. |
| Apr 18, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 25, 2019 | 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. |
| Jul 25, 2019 | 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. |
| Jul 25, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 20, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 22, 2008 | 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 22, 2008 | 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. |
| Oct 20, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 17, 2008 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 28, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 4, 1995 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 5, 1994 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 20, 1988 | 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 27, 1988 | 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 27, 1988 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 20, 1988 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 20, 1988 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 25, 1988 | 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. |
| Mar 2, 1988 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 1, 1988 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |