USPTO serial 74360563
MARCH MADNESS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 4, 2001
- Examiner
- AXILBUND, MELVIN
- 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
MARCH MADNESS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, L.L.C.
BLOOMINGTON, IL, US
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MARCH MADNESS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, L.L.C.
BLOOMINGTON, IL, US
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National Collegiate Athletic Association
Overland Park, KS, US
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THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Indianapolis, IN, US
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MARCH MADNESS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, L.L.C.
BLOOMINGTON, IL, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Caitlin R. Byczko
Caitlin R. Byczko Barnes & Thornburg LLP11 South Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | entertainment in the nature of basketball tournaments between college teams | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 1982 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 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 15, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 31, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 31, 2022 | 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. |
| Jan 31, 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. |
| Jan 31, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 23, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 4, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 27, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 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. |
| Aug 11, 2011 | 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 9, 2011 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 1, 2007 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 17, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 4, 2007 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2007 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 18, 2005 | 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 18, 2005 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 4, 2001 | 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 1, 2001 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 30, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 25, 2001 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 25, 2001 | PCGR | PETITION TO DIRECTOR GRANTED | — |
| Apr 17, 2001 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2001 | PCRC | PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 17, 2001 | PCRC | PETITION TO DIRECTOR RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 6, 2001 | 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 14, 2000 | 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. |
| Oct 13, 2000 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 30, 2000 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 22, 1999 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 1, 1998 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 7, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 8, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 16, 1996 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 10, 1996 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jun 7, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 27, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 7, 1994 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Mar 24, 1994 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 16, 1993 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 14, 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. |
| May 19, 1993 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 14, 1993 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |