USPTO serial 74296577
BIG TEN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 11, 1994
- Examiner
- FICKES, JERI J
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
Attorney of record
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Richard M. Assmus
Richard M. Assmus MAYER BROWN LLPP. O. BOX 2828CHICAGO, IL 60690-2828United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 018 | all-purpose athletic bags, backpacks and fanny packs | ACTIVE | — |
| 021 | beverage glassware, plastic coasters and mugs | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | wearing apparel; namely, jerseys, warm-ups, shirts, shorts, jackets, infantwear, sleepwear, pants, shoes, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks | ACTIVE | — |
| 028 | plush toys, games and athletic equipment; namely, board games, action skill games, [ yo-yos, dominoes, ] balls (soccerballs, volleyballs, baseballs, golfballs, footballs and miniature footballs), [ fishing tackle, ] flying discs, hockey pucks, golf tees, balloons, swim floats for recreational use, and swim action game equipment; namely, volleyballs and basketballs for pools | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 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 31, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 8, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 11, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 4, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2014 | 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 4, 2014 | 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 4, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 24, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2011 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 18, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 8, 2011 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 1, 2011 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Mar 31, 2011 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 18, 2011 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 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. |
| Jul 28, 2004 | 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 28, 2004 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jul 19, 2000 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| May 8, 2000 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| Oct 11, 1994 | 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 4, 1994 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 10, 1994 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 24, 1994 | 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. |
| Jan 5, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 1, 1994 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 1, 1993 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 27, 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. |
| May 4, 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 2, 1993 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 28, 1992 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 26, 1992 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Oct 1, 1992 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Sep 25, 1992 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 24, 1992 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Sep 14, 1992 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |