USPTO serial 74685618
THE SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 28, 1997
- Examiner
- FRAZIER, JEFFERY
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
TAMPA, FL
Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL
Tampa, FL
TAMPA, FL
TAMPA, FL
M&D WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS, INC.
BETHLEHEM, PA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Owen McKeon
Owen McKeon Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S1911 Spillman DriveBethlehem, PA 18015UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 042 | mail order services featuring cigars | ACTIVE | Jun 15, 1995 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2022 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 8, 2020 | 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. |
| Jan 8, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 2019 | 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. |
| May 28, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 23, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 23, 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. |
| Feb 23, 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. |
| Feb 23, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 23, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 30, 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 30, 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 17, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 29, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Nov 10, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Nov 10, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 8, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 12, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 5, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 5, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 26, 2002 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 28, 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. |
| Oct 21, 1996 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 17, 1996 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 11, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 14, 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. |
| Feb 20, 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. |
| Jan 19, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Dec 12, 1995 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 5, 1995 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Nov 28, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |