USPTO serial 74446643
VISUAL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 6, 1996
- Examiner
- STINE, DAVID
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
National Service Industries, Inc.
Atlanta, GA, US
National Service Industries, Inc.
Atlanta, GA, US
National Service Industries, Inc.
Atlanta, GA, US
CONYERS, GA, US
ATLANTA, GA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michael W. Rafter
Michael W. Rafter KILPATRICK TOWNSEND & STOCKTON LLP1100 Peachtree Street, Suite 2800Mailstop: IP Docketing - 22ATLANTA, GA 30309Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | computer software for designing layouts for electric lighting fixtures | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 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. |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 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. |
| Sep 12, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 20, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 17, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 17, 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. |
| Oct 17, 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. |
| Oct 17, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 3, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 17, 2007 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 1, 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. |
| Nov 1, 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. |
| Oct 17, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 7, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Aug 7, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 5, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 6, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 17, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| May 17, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 6, 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 24, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 23, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 15, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 20, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 16, 1995 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 26, 1995 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Apr 27, 1995 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 24, 1995 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 27, 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. |
| Jul 5, 1994 | 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. |
| Jun 3, 1994 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 7, 1994 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 1, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |