USPTO serial 74306761
PREFERENCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 18, 1996
- Examiner
- TAYLOR, CRAIG
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
Green Bay, WI
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP
ATLANTA, GA
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ATLANTA, GA
Green Bay, WI
ATLANTA, GA
Atlanta, GA
Green Bay, WI
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jennifer Gruber
133 Peachtree Street NEAtlanta, GA 30303United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | articles made of paper; namely, towels, bath tissue and facial tissue | ACTIVE | Jan 27, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 18, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 18, 2023 | 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. |
| Dec 18, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 10, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2023 | 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. |
| May 10, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 26, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 26, 2022 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jan 26, 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. |
| Jan 26, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 14, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 14, 2020 | 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. |
| May 14, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 11, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 11, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 11, 2020 | 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. |
| May 11, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 11, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | 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. |
| Apr 1, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 18, 2019 | 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. |
| Sep 18, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 15, 2019 | 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. |
| Apr 15, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 10, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 20, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 13, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2016 | 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. |
| Feb 13, 2016 | 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 13, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 1, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 18, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 25, 2014 | 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. |
| Sep 25, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 7, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 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. |
| Sep 30, 2006 | 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 30, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 13, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jun 13, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 1, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 11, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jun 11, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 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 2, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 2, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 26, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 12, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 6, 1995 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 13, 1995 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Apr 20, 1995 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 13, 1995 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Oct 13, 1994 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 29, 1994 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 14, 1994 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 1, 1994 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 14, 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. |
| Jan 26, 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. |
| Dec 28, 1992 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 26, 1992 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 6, 1992 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 23, 1992 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |