USPTO serial 74191364
APA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 15, 1992
- Examiner
- COFIELD, JULIA
- 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
AUTOMOTIVE PARTS ASSOCIATES, INC.
Collierville, TN, US
Mission, KS, US
Mission, KS, US
Mission, KS, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Dianne M. Smith-Misemer
Dianne M. Smith-Misemer HOVEY WILLIAMS LLP10801 Mastin St., Suite 1000Overland Park, KS 66210United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 042 | retail outlet and distributorship services in the field of automotive parts, tools, accessories and car care supplies | ACTIVE | Feb 18, 1972 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Oct 16, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 16, 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. |
| Oct 16, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 2025 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Mar 13, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 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. |
| Mar 13, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 7, 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. |
| Jun 7, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 7, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 25, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 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. |
| Feb 25, 2022 | 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. |
| Feb 25, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 29, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 11, 2012 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 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. |
| Sep 11, 2012 | 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. |
| Sep 5, 2012 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Sep 5, 2012 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 23, 2012 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Aug 22, 2012 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 29, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Dec 26, 2001 | 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. |
| Dec 26, 2001 | 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 9, 2001 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jul 31, 1998 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 11, 1998 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Sep 15, 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. |
| Jun 23, 1992 | 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. |
| May 22, 1992 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 10, 1992 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 6, 1992 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 10, 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. |
| Nov 7, 1991 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |