USPTO serial 74149045
THE MUFFLER MAN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 3, 1993
- Examiner
- WHITAKER, LAURIE
- 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
Flint, MI, US
Flint, MI, US
Flint, MI, US
CLIO, MI, US
Attorney of record
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Molly B. Markley
Molly B. Markley Young, Basile, Hanlon & MacFarlane P.C.3001 West Big Beaver RoadSuite 624TROY, MI 48084-3109Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 037 | motor vehicle exhaust system repair and replacement services | ACTIVE | May 1, 1968 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 30, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| May 16, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 2024 | 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. |
| May 16, 2024 | 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. |
| May 16, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 1, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 3, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 6, 2022 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 17, 2013 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 17, 2013 | 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. |
| May 17, 2013 | 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. |
| May 17, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 23, 2013 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 6, 2008 | MDSC | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Sep 21, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Nov 24, 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. |
| Nov 24, 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. |
| Aug 4, 2003 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Aug 4, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jan 7, 1999 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 27, 1998 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 3, 1993 | 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 11, 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. |
| Apr 9, 1993 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 16, 1992 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 26, 1992 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 1992 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 9, 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. |
| Jun 10, 1991 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |