USPTO serial 74722244
BUDDY-TAPE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 10, 1996
- Examiner
- STOIDES, KATHERINE
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
Riken Vinyl Industry Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, JP
Riken Vinyl Industry Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, JP
FUKUOKA, JP
Riken Vinyl Industry Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, JP
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jeffrey H. Handelsman
Jeffrey H. Handelsman Greenblum & Bernstein, P.L.C.1950 Roland Clarke PlaceReston, VA 20191-1411United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 017 | plastic tapes and films for grafting for plants or trees | ACTIVE | Jan 26, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 5, 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. |
| Sep 5, 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. |
| Sep 5, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 15, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 10, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 31, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 31, 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 31, 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 31, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 20, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 23, 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 23, 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 7, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 4, 2006 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 7, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 16, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 18, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Nov 18, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 10, 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 17, 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 16, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 19, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 15, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jul 12, 1996 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 24, 1996 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 9, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 9, 1996 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 5, 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 5, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |