USPTO serial 74164057
BRIGHTEST AND BEST
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 23, 1993
- Examiner
- SANTOMARTINO, MARTHA L
- 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
Southfield, MI
CINCINNATI, OH
Southfield, MI
SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY
CINCINNATI, OH
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Southfield, MI
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Matthew J. Clark
Matthew J. Clark FROST BROWN TODD LLP111 Monument CircleSuite 4500Indianapolis, IN 46204Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | sponsoring a community service project within the viewing area which gives recognition to graduating high school valedictorians for their academic excellence and who are then featured in programming segments | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 24, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 28, 2024 | S89G | REGISTERED-SUBSEQUENT SEC. 8 (10 YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 24, 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. |
| Apr 24, 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. |
| Apr 24, 2024 | PRAN | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED NO RESPONSE REQUIRED | — |
| Apr 23, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 3, 2024 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Apr 3, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 14, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 23, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 14, 2013 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 14, 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. |
| Oct 14, 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. |
| Oct 14, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 10, 2013 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Oct 10, 2013 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 28, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 28, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 28, 2010 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 13, 2010 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 12, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 28, 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. |
| Mar 28, 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. |
| Jan 21, 2003 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jan 21, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 9, 1999 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 15, 1999 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 23, 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. |
| Sep 10, 1993 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 31, 1993 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 23, 1993 | 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. |
| Jul 2, 1993 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 28, 1993 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 11, 1993 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 13, 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. |
| Dec 31, 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. |
| Nov 29, 1991 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 6, 1991 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 18, 1991 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |