USPTO serial 74558125
BIG TEN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 23, 1996
- Examiner
- WEBER, BRIAN W
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Rosemont, IL, US
Park Ridge, IL, US
Park Ridge, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Richard M. Assmus
Richard M. Assmus MAYER BROWN LLPPO BOX 2828CHICAGO, IL 60690-2828United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | publications, namely books, pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, journals, magazines, handbooks, manuals and programs relating to athletic activities | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | entertainment services, namely sponsoring and coordinating the presentation of athletic events and contests | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | association services, namely promoting the interests of member institutions participating in various sports attractions | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Jun 23, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 19, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 23, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 18, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 18, 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. |
| Apr 18, 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. |
| Apr 15, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 11, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Apr 18, 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. |
| Apr 18, 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. |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Feb 21, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 13, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 17, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Apr 17, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 23, 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. |
| Jan 30, 1996 | 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. |
| Dec 29, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 1, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 6, 1995 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jan 20, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 19, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |