USPTO serial 74091512
RUPERT
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 17, 1995
- Examiner
- GOLD, BARBARA
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
DREAMWORKS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
LONDON, GB
CLASSIC MEDIA DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
LONDON, GB
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London SE1 9UX, GB
EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS AND ENTERTAINMENT RIGHTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
LONDON, EC3R 6EN, GB
Other trademarks owned by EXPRESS NEWSPAPERS AND ENTERTAINMENT RIGHTS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED
London SE1 9UX, GB
London SE1 9UX, GB
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Christina Monteiro
Christina Monteiro NBCUniversal Media, LLC100 Universal City Plz, Bldg 1280/6th FlUniversal City, CA 91608United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | fiction and nonfiction books on a variety of topics | ACTIVE | Nov 1, 1992 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 10, 2026 | 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 10, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 29, 2025 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 3, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 17, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 15, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 30, 2016 | 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 30, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2015 | 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. |
| Dec 12, 2015 | 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 12, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 16, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 28, 2009 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 24, 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. |
| Aug 24, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 18, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jun 6, 2007 | 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 6, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 7, 2006 | 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 7, 2006 | 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 28, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 13, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Oct 17, 1995 | 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. |
| Aug 15, 1995 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 19, 1995 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 7, 1995 | 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. |
| Jan 25, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 18, 1995 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 21, 1994 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 7, 1994 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| May 18, 1994 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Jan 6, 1994 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 29, 1993 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Jul 29, 1993 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| May 18, 1993 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Dec 11, 1992 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 18, 1992 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| May 21, 1992 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 11, 1992 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Dec 3, 1991 | 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. |
| Sep 10, 1991 | 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 14, 1991 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 13, 1991 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 10, 1991 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 2, 1991 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 25, 1991 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 11, 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. |
| Feb 1, 1991 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 31, 1991 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |