USPTO serial 74499700
PAYLESS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 16, 1996
- Examiner
- GOODPASTER, SCOTT
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
RETAIL BRANDS ACQUISITION COMPANY LLC
LAWRENCE, KS
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PAYLESS SHOESOURCE WORLDWIDE, LLC
TOPEKA, KS
Payless ShoeSource Worldwide, Inc.
Topeka, KS
Other trademarks owned by Payless ShoeSource Worldwide, Inc.
Payless ShoeSource Worldwide, Inc.
Topeka, KS
Other trademarks owned by Payless ShoeSource Worldwide, Inc.
Payless ShoeSource Worldwide, Inc.
Topeka, KS
Other trademarks owned by Payless ShoeSource Worldwide, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
William E OBrien
William E OBrien OBrien Global Law2 Connector Rd., Suite 200Westborough, MA 01581United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 035 | retail shoe store services | ACTIVE | Jan 3, 1983 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 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. |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 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. |
| Dec 3, 2025 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 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. |
| Dec 3, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 11, 2025 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Sep 9, 2025 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Jun 30, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 16, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 16, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 16, 2022 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 4, 2020 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 29, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 29, 2017 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 9, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 9, 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. |
| Mar 9, 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. |
| Mar 9, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 9, 2016 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Mar 1, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 17, 2015 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Dec 17, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2015 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 26, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 17, 2012 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 25, 2012 | 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 25, 2012 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 30, 2008 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 16, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 19, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 16, 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. |
| Mar 16, 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. |
| Mar 14, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 27, 2005 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Oct 27, 2005 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 5, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 9, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Feb 13, 1998 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Dec 31, 1997 | RRPR | RESPONSE RECEIVED TO POST REG. ACTION | — |
| Nov 24, 1997 | PRAM | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7 | — |
| Jan 25, 1997 | XXXX | POST REGISTRATION ACTION CORRECTION | — |
| Jan 25, 1996 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Jan 16, 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. |
| Oct 12, 1995 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 23, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 11, 1995 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 11, 1995 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 13, 1995 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 13, 1995 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 31, 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. |
| Nov 8, 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. |
| Oct 7, 1994 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 4, 1994 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 4, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |