USPTO serial 74555617
BACK-TO-BLACK
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 7, 1995
- Examiner
- MILTON, PRISCILLA
- 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
Mothers Polishes Waxes Cleaners
Huntington Beach, CA, US
Mothers Polishes Waxes Cleaners
Huntington Beach, CA, US
Mothers Polishes Waxes Cleaners
Huntington Beach, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Stephen J. Strauss
Stephen J. Strauss Buchalter LLP1000 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1500Los Angeles, CA 90017United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | automotive cleaning preparations | ACTIVE | Dec 7, 1994 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jul 22, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 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 22, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 22, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 22, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 2, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 2, 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. |
| Apr 2, 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. |
| Apr 2, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 15, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 7, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | 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. |
| Aug 15, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 15, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 8, 2015 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED | — |
| May 8, 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. |
| May 8, 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. |
| May 8, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 23, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jan 10, 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. |
| Jan 10, 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. |
| Jan 4, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 7, 2005 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Nov 7, 2005 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 20, 2001 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 14, 2000 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 7, 1995 | 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. |
| Sep 13, 1995 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 28, 1995 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 7, 1995 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 7, 1995 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 4, 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. |
| Apr 11, 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. |
| Mar 10, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 15, 1994 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 15, 1994 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |