USPTO serial 74689210
THE REAL WORLD
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 7, 1997
- Examiner
- CASE, LEIGH CAROLINE
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
NEW YORK, NY, US
New York, NY, US
New York, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
New York, NY, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michelena Hallie
Michelena Hallie VIACOM INTERNATIONAL INC.1515 BROADWAY34TH FLOORNEW YORK, NY 10036Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | books on the subject of the lives of unrelated young people who share their lives while being taped for a television show | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 7, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 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 20, 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 20, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 11, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 7, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 23, 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. |
| Oct 23, 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. |
| Oct 19, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 17, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 12, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Oct 12, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 28, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 14, 2007 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 17, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 10, 2007 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 21, 2006 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Apr 7, 2004 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 28, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 7, 2003 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Oct 7, 2003 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 7, 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. |
| Aug 14, 1997 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 13, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 1, 1997 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 13, 1997 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 17, 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. |
| Sep 24, 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. |
| Aug 23, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 16, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 10, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 6, 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. |
| Jan 26, 1996 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 6, 1995 | 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. |
| Nov 30, 1995 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 13, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 31, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |