USPTO serial 75026183
TRUE VALUE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 4, 1997
- Examiner
- ELSE, KEVIN
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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Owner
CHICAGO, IL, US
CHICAGO, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
FORT WAYNE, IN, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Christopher J. Schulte
Christopher J. Schulte Attorney of Record, Minnesota Bar memberP.O. Box 2910Minneapolis, MN 55402United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | stationery, paper shopping bags, and informational flyers and brochures specifying the proper way to conduct home improvement projects | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1963 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 13, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 13, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 13, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 18, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 13, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 23, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 9, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 6, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Sep 16, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 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. |
| Sep 16, 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. |
| Sep 16, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 8, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 30, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 30, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 17, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 10, 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. |
| May 10, 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. |
| May 3, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 4, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Apr 4, 2007 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 10, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 18, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Dec 13, 2006 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 28, 2006 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 14, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 20, 2002 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 20, 2002 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2002 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 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. |
| Dec 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. |
| Nov 8, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 9, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 23, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 24, 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. |
| Jun 11, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 3, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |