USPTO serial 74645904
DEPARTMENT 56
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 9, 1997
- Examiner
- WONG, CONRAD
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 104
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
BRISTOL, PA, US
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, US
Eden Prairie, MN, US
Eden Prairie, MN, US
Eden Prairie, MN, US
ATLANTA, GA, US
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN, US
ITASCA, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Marc P. Misthal
Marc P. Misthal GOTTLIEB RACKMAN & REISMAN P.C.270 Madison Avenue, 8th FloorNew York, NY 10016UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 004 | candles | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 006 | decorative storage tins made of metal, and decorative baskets made of non-precious metal | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 020 | giftware, namely, resin, papier-mache and wooden figurines; tabletop decorative ornaments; and decorative storage containers made of non-metal | ACTIVE | — |
| 021 | giftware, namely, porcelain and ceramic miniature buildings, structures, figurines, vehicles and tabletop decorative ornaments; porcelain and ceramic teapots, mugs, bowls, plates and candleholders; resin, plastic and wooden candleholders; candleholders not of precious metal; glass candleholders; and decorative baskets made of straw, wicker and wood | ACTIVE | — |
| 028 | Christmas tree ornaments except confectionery or illumination articles; plush dolls; and stuffed plush animals | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 9, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 31, 2017 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 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. |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Aug 31, 2017 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 31, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 21, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 9, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 9, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 25, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 18, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 27, 2013 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 29, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 1, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 25, 2009 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 21, 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. |
| Nov 21, 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. |
| Nov 15, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 13, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2007 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 21, 2007 | 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 21, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Sep 19, 2006 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 15, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 11, 2004 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 7, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 4, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 4, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 9, 1997 | 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. |
| Jun 17, 1997 | 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 16, 1997 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 7, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 18, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 23, 1996 | 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. |
| Aug 19, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 14, 1996 | 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. |
| Dec 10, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 5, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |