Drawing for SPECIAL DARK

USPTO serial 74238708

SPECIAL DARK

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Reg. 1733382Status 800Registered
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Nov 17, 1992
Examiner
BATTLE, KENNETH
Law office
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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.

Status 800: 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.

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Owner

Attorney of record

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William Van Curen

19 East Chocolate AvenueHershey, PA 17033United States

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
030candyACTIVESep 28, 1971

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Sep 25, 2026TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Sep 25, 2026ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Sep 25, 2026REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Sep 25, 2026CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Sep 25, 2026COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Feb 11, 2023NA89NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED—
Feb 11, 2023RNL3REGISTERED 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 11, 202389AGREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTEDThe 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 11, 2023APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Jul 27, 2022E89RTEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED—
Nov 17, 2021REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
Jan 16, 2020ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Jan 16, 2020REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Jan 15, 2020ASGNAUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP—
Nov 13, 2012NA89NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED—
Nov 12, 2012RNL2REGISTERED 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.
Nov 12, 201289AGREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTEDThe 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 9, 2012TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Nov 9, 2012E89RTEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED—
Feb 13, 2009CFITCASE FILE IN TICRS—
Oct 28, 2005TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Apr 17, 2003TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Dec 4, 2002TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Jul 10, 2002RNL1REGISTERED 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 10, 200289AGREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTEDThe 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 2, 200289AFREGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED—
May 2, 2002E89RTEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED—
Jan 21, 1998C15AREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.—
Dec 15, 1997815FREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED—
Nov 17, 1992R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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 30, 1992PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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 29, 1992NPUBNOTICE OF PUBLICATION—
Mar 17, 1992CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—

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