USPTO serial 74496089
MERLIN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 15, 1997
- Examiner
- HINES, CARYN
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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.
Deadline: July 15th, 2027
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Owner
Encinitas, CA, US
Camarillo, CA, US
Camarillo, CA, US
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | pewter figurines and statues with a magical or mythical motif, such as castles, unicorns, fairies, angels or the like, but not representing any particular mythical person from the Arthurian legend | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | magic books, story books, stickers, greeting cards, and post cards with a magical motif, including pictures or stories about castles, unicorns fairies, angels or the like, but not specifically about any particular mythical person from the Arthurian legend | ACTIVE | — |
| 028 | kits containing science experiments and magic tricks, Christmas ornaments, board games, computer board games, juggling balls, pins and sticks with a magical or mythical motif, such as castles, unicorns, fairies, angels or the like, but not representing any particular mythical person from the Arthurian legend | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 5, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 5, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 5, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 1, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 1, 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. |
| Nov 1, 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. |
| Nov 1, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 18, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 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. |
| Jul 25, 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. |
| Jul 10, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 8, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jun 8, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 28, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 15, 2003 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Feb 20, 2003 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2003 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 11, 1999 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Feb 10, 1999 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Jul 15, 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. |
| May 23, 1997 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 15, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 6, 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. |
| Mar 6, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 4, 1997 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Mar 4, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 26, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 11, 1997 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Nov 4, 1996 | PETR | PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 24, 1996 | ABN6 | ABANDONMENT - NO USE STATEMENT FILED | The intent-to-use application was abandoned because no acceptable Statement of Use (or valid extension) was filed before the Notice of Allowance deadline expired. The application is dead unless revived within a limited window. |
| Jun 20, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jan 23, 1996 | 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. |
| Oct 31, 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. |
| Oct 2, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 23, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 20, 1995 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 1995 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 3, 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. |
| Oct 1, 1994 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Sep 16, 1994 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Sep 6, 1994 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 29, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |