USPTO serial 74714632
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 3, 1996
- Examiner
- BONNET, ODETTE
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
South of the Border Restaurants, Inc.
HAMER, SC
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South of the Border Restaurants, Inc.
Dillon, SC
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South of the Border Restaurants, Inc.
Dillon, SC
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jeffrey H. Kaufman
Jeffrey H. Kaufman Muncy, Geissler, Olds & Lowe, P.C.125 S. Royal StreetAlexandria, VA 22314UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | postcards and bumper stickers | ACTIVE | Jan 15, 1950 |
| 021 | chinaware, namely plates, compotes, cups, saucers, vases, bowls, tureens, trivets, and platters | ACTIVE | Jan 15, 1950 |
| 025 | clothing, namely T-shirts | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | entertainment services in the nature of amusement park ride services; amusement arcade services; game room services; and providing tennis court and miniature golf facilities | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | restaurant, motel, nightclub and retail convenience store services; retail gift shop services featuring clothing, candy, toys, fireworks and souvenirs; providing camp ground facilities, and kennel services | ACTIVE | Jan 15, 1950 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 16, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 16, 2023 | 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. |
| Mar 16, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 7, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 7, 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 7, 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 7, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 5, 2016 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2016 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 3, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 9, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 9, 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. |
| Dec 9, 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. |
| Dec 9, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 10, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Oct 10, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 20, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jun 29, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 6, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Sep 10, 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 9, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 10, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 30, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 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. |
| Jan 18, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |