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BEST CHOICE

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Reg. 2026837Status 800Renewal
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Dec 31, 1996
Examiner
BLOHM, LINDA
Law office
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Status 800: Status 800 means the registration was renewed after acceptable combined Section 8 and Section 9 filings. The mark remains registered for another 10-year term with active federal protection.

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Attorney of record

The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.

Clinton G. Newton

Clinton G. Newton Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.2555 Grand Blvd.Kansas City, MO 64108UNITED STATES

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
016paper filters for coffee makersACTIVEJul 24, 1995

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Dec 31, 2025REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
Mar 15, 2021CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Mar 15, 2021TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Mar 15, 2021ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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 15, 2021REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Mar 15, 2021COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Nov 4, 2020TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Nov 4, 2020EWAFTEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS—
Nov 4, 2020ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Nov 4, 2020REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Sep 20, 2019ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Sep 20, 2019REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Jan 12, 2016NA89NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED—
Jan 12, 2016RNL2REGISTERED 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.
Jan 12, 201689AGREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTEDThe 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 8, 2016E89RTEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED—
Dec 31, 2015REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
Aug 18, 2010TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Sep 21, 2006CFITCASE FILE IN TICRS—
Sep 21, 2006RNL1REGISTERED 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.
Sep 21, 200689AGREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTEDThe 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 21, 2006PLGLASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL—
Jun 22, 200689AFREGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED—
Jun 22, 2006MAILPAPER RECEIVED—
Apr 6, 2002C15AREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.—
Jan 22, 2002815FREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED—
Dec 31, 1996R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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 8, 1996PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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.
Sep 6, 1996NPUBNOTICE OF PUBLICATION—
Aug 6, 1996CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Jun 24, 1996CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
May 30, 1996CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION MAILEDA 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.
May 24, 1996DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—

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