USPTO serial 73751947
FREE SPIRIT PUBLISHING
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 22, 1989
- Examiner
- MACK, MARY
- 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
Golden Valley, MN, US
TEACHER CREATED MATERIALS, INC.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA, US
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
MINNEAPOLIS, MN, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | BOOKS, NAMELY, NON-FICTION AND EDUCATIONAL BOOKS FOR OR ABOUT CHILDREN | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 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. |
| Aug 5, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 5, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 16, 2022 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 25, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 25, 2018 | 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. |
| Sep 25, 2018 | 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. |
| Sep 17, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 22, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 19, 2016 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 19, 2016 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 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. |
| Apr 27, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 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. |
| Aug 15, 2009 | 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. |
| Aug 14, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 12, 2009 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 21, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 10, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Nov 8, 2007 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 14, 1999 | PRA9 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 9 | — |
| Sep 9, 1999 | 9.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 FILED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jun 6, 1995 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 12, 1995 | RRPR | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION | — |
| Apr 28, 1995 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Aug 29, 1994 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 22, 1989 | 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. |
| May 30, 1989 | 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. |
| Apr 30, 1989 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 6, 1989 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 13, 1989 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 27, 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. |
| Nov 30, 1988 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |