USPTO serial 74519225
NIPPON AMERICA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 2, 1996
- Examiner
- FIRST, VIVIAN M
- 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
CARIBBEAN EXPORT APPLIANCES, INC.
Miami, FL, US
CARIBBEAN EXPORT APPLIANCES, INC.
Miami, FL, US
MIAMI, FL, US
CARIBBEAN EXPORT APPLIANCES, INC.
Miami, FL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Heather Smith-Carra
Heather Smith-Carra Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.1100 13th Street, N.W., 12th FloorChicago, DC 60606United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ radios; car radios; ] [ radio cassette recorders and players; ] [ clock radios; graphic stereo equalizers; ] [ turntables; ] [ automotive engine noise filters; ] [ television sets; ] remote controls for video equipment; [ blank audio and video cassettes; ] [ home stereo systems comprising compact disc player with AM/FM radio and cassette player; ] [ electric irons; chargeable portable irons, compact disc players; ] [ video cassette rewinders; ] electrical equipment for use in operating stereo, [ and video cassette equipment, ] namely coaxial cables with coaxial connectors, audio and video cables, electric plugs, jacks, extension cords, adapters, converters, [ amplifiers, ] and boosters; [ video dubbing kits consisting of a cable and connector; ] automotive accessories, namely antennas, antenna extension cords, antenna boosters, [ stereo noise reducers; ] key lock switches for car alarms, [ car stereo adapters, car radio replacement knobs; ] cigarette lighter plugs; coaxial cable and cable accessories, namely clips, ties, connectors, terminals, plugs, jacks, [ amplifiers, ] couplers *and* terminators; [ , and ferrules; ] loudspeakers; tweeters; speaker cables; [ speaker boxes; ] television and radio antennas, amplifiers and boosters; electrical transformers, voltage converters; [ resistors; tape heads; tape player cords; ] test leads; voltage regulators; wall outlet surge protectors and sockets having a surge and noise suppressor; electric equipment and accessories, namely plugs, plug adapters, switches, clips, multi-meter testers, fuses, public address amplifiers and horns; computer accessories, namely plugs, adapters (male to male, male to female, and female to female), line testers, connectors, *and* switch boxes; [ , and disk drive cleaning kits consisting of cleaning disk and fluid; ] CATV and MATV accessories, namely, [ coaxial switches, TV and computer switches, on ] connectors, [ grounding blocks, ] wall plates, splitters, [ signal separators, ] transformers, [ line clips, ] and terminals; audio accessories, namely, [ headphones, ] speakers, terminals, [ and cross-over networks; battery holders, ] snaps and clips; [ microphones; ] microphone accessories, namely, [ stands, protectors, holders, ] connectors *and* cable; [ and guitar pickups; stereo mixers; echo chambers; ] telephone accessories, namely, [ answering machine message stoppers, ] adapters, jacks, plugs, couplers, cords, [ wall plates, wiring blocks, ] bell ringers *and* cable [ , and pick-up; video cassette recorders, flyback transformers; audio and video idler tires, wheels and belts; ] [ phonograph needles, ] [ cartridges, head shells, and adapters; integrated circuits; and transistors ] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 20, 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. |
| Oct 20, 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, 2025 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 22, 2025 | PUM1 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 | — |
| Mar 16, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 7, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 2, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 14, 2018 | 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 14, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 23, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 22, 2015 | 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. |
| Dec 22, 2015 | 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 21, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 21, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 30, 2013 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 19, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 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. |
| Mar 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. |
| Mar 1, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 15, 2005 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Nov 15, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 18, 2001 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 21, 2001 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jan 2, 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 10, 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. |
| Sep 8, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 28, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 8, 1995 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 31, 1995 | UNPR | UNRESPONSIVE/DUPLICATE PAPER RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 8, 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. |
| Nov 7, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 7, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 21, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |