USPTO serial 73785419
MARCH MADNESS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 12, 1989
- Examiner
- MANI, LALITHA
- 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
ILLINOIS HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
BLOOMINGTON, IL, US
CHICAGO, IL, US
THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Indianapolis, IN, US
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MARCH MADNESS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, L.L.C.
BLOOMINGTON, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by MARCH MADNESS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, L.L.C.
CHICAGO, IL, US
CHICAGO, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Caitlin R. Byczko
Caitlin R. Byczko Barnes & Thornburg LLP11 South Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, NAMELY, PRESENTATION OF ATHLETIC AND ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITIES IN A PANEL FORUM | ACTIVE | Mar 10, 1986 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 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. |
| Oct 15, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 22, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 22, 2019 | RNL3 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD 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. |
| Jun 22, 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. |
| Jun 22, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 14, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 22, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 22, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 27, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 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. |
| Jan 23, 2010 | 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. |
| Jan 20, 2010 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 11, 2009 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 7, 2009 | 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. |
| Jan 7, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 25, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 24, 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. |
| Jul 24, 2008 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 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. |
| Mar 18, 2005 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2001 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| Jan 10, 2001 | 15AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 AFFIDAVIT FILED | — |
| Jul 15, 2000 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 2000 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Mar 31, 2000 | CANT | CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Mar 30, 2000 | CAND | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 | — |
| Dec 1, 1999 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jul 29, 1996 | 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 16, 1996 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Dec 12, 1995 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| May 22, 1995 | PETC | CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Feb 26, 1992 | CANT | CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Dec 9, 1991 | CAND | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 | — |
| Aug 27, 1990 | PETC | CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Dec 12, 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. |
| Sep 19, 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. |
| Aug 19, 1989 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 29, 1989 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 5, 1989 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 26, 1989 | 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. |
| May 4, 1989 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |