USPTO serial 74705901
SPAM
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 9, 1996
- Examiner
- —
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
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Owner
Austin, MN, US
AUSTIN, MN, US
Austin, MN, US
Austin, MN, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Sarah L. Nelsen
Sarah L. Nelsen HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION1 HORMEL PLAUSTIN, MN 55912United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | magnets | ACTIVE | Dec 1, 1993 |
| 014 | jewelry, namely, [ watch, necklace, ] earrings [ and tie tack ] | ACTIVE | Dec 13, 1993 |
| 016 | playing cards, pencils, pens [, and note cube ] | ACTIVE | Dec 1, 1993 |
| 021 | mug and insulated beverage containers | ACTIVE | Dec 1, 1993 |
| 028 | [ tennis balls, ] golf balls, money banks, and toys | ACTIVE | Dec 1, 1993 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 2026 | RNL3 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (THIRD 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, 2026 | 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, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 23, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 9, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 20, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 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. |
| Aug 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. |
| Aug 20, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 31, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 11, 2008 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 12, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 3, 2006 | 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 3, 2006 | 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 3, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 17, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2006 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 23, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 5, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jul 5, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 9, 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. |
| Apr 16, 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. |
| Mar 15, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 6, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 30, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 29, 1995 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |