USPTO serial 74679527
SECRET ALE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 20, 1997
- Examiner
- FOSDICK, GEOFFREY A
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
BOSTON BEER COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Boston, MA
Other trademarks owned by BOSTON BEER COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BOSTON, MA
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BOSTON BEER COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Boston, MA
Other trademarks owned by BOSTON BEER COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BOSTON BEER COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
Boston, MA
Other trademarks owned by BOSTON BEER COMPANY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
BOSTON, MA
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 032 | beverages, namely beer and ale | ACTIVE | Dec 13, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2019 | WOAG | WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED | — |
| Jun 25, 2019 | WOAR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 26, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Jun 26, 2017 | 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 26, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 15, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 20, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 28, 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. |
| Nov 28, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 16, 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. |
| Jul 16, 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. |
| May 22, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 20, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Apr 20, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 7, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 9, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 10, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 23, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Oct 23, 2002 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2002 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 20, 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. |
| Feb 27, 1997 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 26, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 20, 1997 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 17, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 18, 1996 | 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. |
| Mar 26, 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. |
| Feb 23, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 4, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 22, 1995 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |