USPTO serial 74492291
THING-FISH
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 25, 1997
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
SHERMAN OAKS, CA, US
SANTA MONICA, CA, US
Gail Zappa, a U.S. citizen, as trustee of the Zappa Family Trust
Studio City, CA, US
Other trademarks owned by Gail Zappa, a U.S. citizen, as trustee of the Zappa Family Trust
THE TRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST
Sherman Oaks, CA, US
Other trademarks owned by THE TRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST ADMINISTRATIVE TRUST
TRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST DESCENDANTS TRUST
SHERMAN OAKS, CA, US
Other trademarks owned by TRUSTEES OF THE ZAPPA FAMILY TRUST DESCENDANTS TRUST
Gail Zappa, a U.S. citizen, as trustee of the Zappa Family Trust
North Hollywood, CA, US
Other trademarks owned by Gail Zappa, a U.S. citizen, as trustee of the Zappa Family Trust
Gail Zappa, a U.S. citizen, as trustee of the Zappa Family Trust
North Hollywood, CA, US
Other trademarks owned by Gail Zappa, a U.S. citizen, as trustee of the Zappa Family Trust
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Julie Bernard
Julie Bernard Universal Music Group2220 Colorado AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90404UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | clothing, namely, T-shirts, and [ sweat shirts ] | ACTIVE | Aug 14, 1985 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 31, 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. |
| Jul 31, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 31, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 2023 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 12, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 8, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 9, 2018 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 9, 2018 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 13, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 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. |
| Apr 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. |
| Apr 11, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 14, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 20, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 25, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 14, 2015 | 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, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 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. |
| Apr 19, 2007 | 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. |
| Apr 6, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Feb 21, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 27, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 21, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 13, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 13, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 25, 1997 | 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. |
| Dec 11, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 21, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 1, 1996 | 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 20, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 29, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 29, 1996 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 15, 1996 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Feb 15, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 15, 1995 | 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 23, 1995 | 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 21, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 18, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 12, 1994 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 20, 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. |
| Jun 27, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |