USPTO serial 74124982
FINAL FOUR
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 10, 1992
- Examiner
- BLACK, CHERYL
- 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
National Collegiate Athletic Association, The
Overland Park, KS
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National Collegiate Athletic Association, The
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The National Collegiate Athletic Association
Indianapolis, IN
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 014 | jewelry; namely, lapel buttons and pins | ACTIVE | May 1, 1989 |
| 016 | writing instruments; namely, pens and pencils | ACTIVE | Oct 1, 1990 |
| 021 | tableware; namely, dishes, drinking glasses and mugs of ceramic, plastic or glass | ACTIVE | Sep 1, 1990 |
| 028 | [ video game cartridges ] | SECTION 7(e) - CANCELLED | Jan 15, 1992 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 29, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 29, 2023 | 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 29, 2023 | 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 29, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 1, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 10, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 25, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 25, 2016 | 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 25, 2016 | 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 25, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 29, 2014 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Jan 6, 2014 | C7P. | CANCELLED SEC. 7 - PARTIAL | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 4, 2013 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 9, 2013 | C7PF | RQST FOR SECT 7 PARTIAL SURRENDER FILED | — |
| Jun 4, 2013 | PRAM | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7 | — |
| May 21, 2013 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2012 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Dec 5, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 9, 2012 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 9, 2012 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 25, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 23, 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. |
| Feb 23, 2005 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 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. |
| Feb 23, 2005 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 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. |
| Feb 25, 2003 | 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. |
| Nov 13, 2002 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Nov 13, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 25, 1998 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 14, 1998 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 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 13, 1992 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 2, 1992 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 18, 1992 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 18, 1992 | 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. |
| Nov 26, 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. |
| Oct 25, 1991 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 3, 1991 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 9, 1991 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Apr 23, 1991 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |