USPTO serial 75084672
THE TERRIBLE TOWEL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 13, 1998
- Examiner
- STOIDES, KATHERINE
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
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. Calendar the next Section 8 and 9 deadline in 10 years and maintain monitoring.
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Owner
WTAE DIVISION OF THE HEARST CORPORATION
PITTSBURGH, PA
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Bryan H. Opalko
Bryan H. Opalko Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC301 Grant Street, 20th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15219UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 024 | towels | ACTIVE | Sep 15, 1979 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 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. |
| Jan 6, 2018 | 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. |
| Jan 6, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 8, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 8, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 12, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 13, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 15, 2013 | 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. |
| Apr 15, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 16, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 4, 2008 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 25, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 23, 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. |
| Mar 23, 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. |
| Mar 22, 2007 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 2, 2007 | 89AF | REGISTERED - COMBINED SECTION 8 (10-YR) & SEC. 9 FILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 3, 2004 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 8, 2004 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jan 13, 1998 | 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. |
| Jul 28, 1997 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 24, 1997 | 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. |
| May 23, 1997 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 24, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 3, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 3, 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. |
| Aug 9, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |