USPTO serial 74610342
SMART-FILL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 19, 1996
- Examiner
- PRICE, WANDA
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Milwaukee, WI
WAUWATOSA, WI
WAUWATOSA, WI
Milwaukee, WI
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
James L. Vana
James L. Vana Perkins Coie LLP1201 Third Avenue, Suite 4900Seattle, WA 98101UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 021 | plastic fuel cans and plastic nozzles for fuel cans for commercial and household lawn and garden use | ACTIVE | Jul 30, 1995 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 1, 2021 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 17, 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. |
| Apr 17, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 22, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 22, 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. |
| Dec 22, 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. |
| Dec 22, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 13, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 20, 2007 | 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 20, 2007 | 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 19, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 20, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 13, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Nov 14, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 26, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Sep 26, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 19, 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. |
| Sep 13, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 10, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Sep 6, 1996 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Aug 22, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 22, 1996 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Aug 22, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 22, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 16, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 1, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 19, 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. |
| Sep 26, 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. |
| Aug 25, 1995 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 21, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 23, 1995 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| May 10, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |