USPTO serial 74549878
COMMON GROUND
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Reg. 1954277Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 6, 1996
- Examiner
- BLUE, RACHEL
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
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Owner
Common Ground Distributors, Inc.
ASHEVILLE, NC, US
COMMON GROUND DISTRIBUTORS INC.
ASHEVILLE, NC, US
Common Ground Distributors, Inc.
Arden, NC, US
Common Ground Distributors, Inc.
Arden, NC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Rick Barnes
Rick Barnes TechnicalAttorney3319 Teal Creek LaneKnoxville, TN 37931UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 042 | wholesale distributorship featuring printed publications, audio and video recordings, and CD-ROMs relating to natural history, environmental science, gardening and outdoor adventure; [bird feeders;] and miscellaneous gift items | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Feb 6, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 27, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 27, 2022 | 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. |
| Jun 27, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 16, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 16, 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. |
| Apr 16, 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. |
| Apr 16, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 2, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 6, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 21, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 5, 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. |
| May 5, 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. |
| May 4, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 31, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Jan 31, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 8, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 30, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Feb 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. |
| Jul 27, 1995 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 27, 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. |
| May 26, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 9, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |