USPTO serial 74001511
MDI
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 3, 1997
- Examiner
- COFIELD, JULIA
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 105
What this means
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | PAPER GOODS, NAMELY, PAPER BAGS; [DISPOSABLE DIAPERS] | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 1995 |
| 029 | MEATS, NAMELY, [ BEEF, PORK, CHICKEN, ] FISH; [ DELICATESSEN MEATS; ] [SNACK FOODS, NAMELY, POTATO CHIPS, PORK RINDS;] BREAKFAST FOODS, NAMELY, EGGS; [ FROZEN FRUITS, ] FROZEN VEGETABLES, [PROCESSED POTATOES, PROCESSED TOMATOES;] [ FROZEN MEALS CONSISTING PRIMARILY OF MEAT, FISH, POULTRY OR VEGETABLES; VEGETABLE OIL, ] CHEESE FOODS; [SPREADS, NAMELY, VEGETABLE-BASED SPREADS, CHEESE SPREADS;] DAIRY PRODUCTS, NAMELY, MILK, BUTTER, CHEESE, [EGGNOG] AND YOGURT | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 1995 |
| 030 | STAPLE FOODS, NAMELY, [FLOUR,] BREAD; BREAKFAST FOODS, NAMELY, [GRITS,] WAFFLES; [SNACK FOODS, NAMELY, CORN CHIPS, CORN CURLS, TACO CHIPS, TORTILLA CHIPS, PUFFED CORN SNACKS, CHEESE FLAVORED PUFFED CORN SNACKS, MARSHMALLOWS] | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 1995 |
| 031 | [ FRESH VEGETABLES ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jul 31, 1995 |
| 032 | LIGHT BEVERAGES, NAMELY, BOTTLED DRINKING WATER, FRUIT JUICES | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 1995 |
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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 | — |
| Jun 3, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| 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 | — |
| Apr 19, 2017 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 19, 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. |
| Apr 19, 2017 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Apr 19, 2017 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 15, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 21, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 3, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 19, 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. |
| Jul 19, 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. |
| Jul 3, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 4, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jun 4, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 14, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 12, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 21, 2003 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Apr 21, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 3, 1997 | 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. |
| Apr 14, 1997 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 14, 1997 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Apr 14, 1997 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 6, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 1, 1997 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 20, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 28, 1996 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 28, 1996 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Oct 2, 1995 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 14, 1995 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jul 12, 1995 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| May 12, 1995 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Oct 25, 1994 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 6, 1994 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jun 18, 1994 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 18, 1994 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 28, 1993 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Mar 9, 1993 | 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. |
| Feb 5, 1993 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 1, 1992 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 25, 1992 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Aug 18, 1992 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 6, 1992 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 1, 1992 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jan 6, 1992 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 6, 1991 | 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 29, 1991 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 2, 1990 | 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. |
| Aug 16, 1990 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 14, 1990 | 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. |
| Feb 6, 1990 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |