USPTO serial 74353288
MEN IN BLACK
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 21, 1998
- Examiner
- HERSHKOWITZ, MERYL
- 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
Westlake Village, CA
COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC.
CULVER CITY, CA
Other trademarks owned by COLUMBIA PICTURES INDUSTRIES, INC.
Westlake Village, CA
Westlake Village, CA
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 028 | toys, games and playthings, namely, action figures and accessories therefor; action skill games; [ mechanical and ] electric action toys; costume masks; role-playing parlor games; toy guns; computer game cartridges [ ; hand-held, cartridge based, LCD video game machines ] | ACTIVE | May 23, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 13, 2017 | 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. |
| Nov 13, 2017 | 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. |
| Nov 13, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 17, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 21, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 2008 | 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 29, 2008 | 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 11, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 30, 2008 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 14, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 18, 2004 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 9, 2004 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Apr 21, 1998 | 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. |
| Feb 13, 1998 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 26, 1998 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 1, 1997 | 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. |
| Sep 19, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 11, 1997 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 22, 1997 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 5, 1997 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 23, 1997 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Nov 7, 1996 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 23, 1996 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Feb 2, 1996 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 14, 1995 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Aug 3, 1995 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 14, 1995 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Mar 14, 1995 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 24, 1995 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 23, 1994 | 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. |
| Nov 1, 1993 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 28, 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. |
| Aug 27, 1993 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 19, 1993 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 29, 1993 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 24, 1993 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 10, 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. |
| Apr 21, 1993 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 15, 1993 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 13, 1993 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |