USPTO serial 75194031
MEN IN BLACK
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 20, 2007
- Examiner
- RICHARDS, LESLIE
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Culver City, CA
Other trademarks owned by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Culver City, CA
Other trademarks owned by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Culver City, CA
Other trademarks owned by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
LYNN S FRUCHTER
LYNN S FRUCHTER COWAN, LIEBOWITZ & LATMAN PC114 West 47th StreetNEW YORK, NY 10036-1525UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Posters, [ adhesive stickers, ] novels based on the storyline of a motion picture, comic books, [crayon by number sets, ][ folders, ] [note books, bookcovers] | ACTIVE | Jul 31, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 27, 2017 | 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. |
| Jan 27, 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. |
| Jan 27, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 21, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 20, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 3, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 3, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 2, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 3, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 20, 2007 | 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. |
| Oct 16, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 16, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 15, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 4, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 30, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 7, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 7, 2007 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Feb 1, 2007 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 1, 2007 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2007 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Aug 21, 2006 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 21, 2006 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Aug 21, 2006 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Jan 18, 2006 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 18, 2006 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Jan 18, 2006 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Aug 2, 2005 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 2, 2005 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Aug 2, 2005 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Mar 17, 2005 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 25, 2005 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Feb 25, 2005 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Oct 19, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 21, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Sep 7, 2004 | NOAM | NOA MAILED - SOU REQUIRED FROM APPLICANT | A Notice of Allowance means your intent-to-use application cleared examination and opposition but is not registered yet. You must file a Statement of Use showing the mark in commerce, or request an extension, before the deadline — usually six months from the notice date. |
| Jun 15, 2004 | 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 26, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 14, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 6, 2004 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Dec 15, 2003 | PETR | PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 17, 2003 | ABN2 | ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE | The trademark application was abandoned because a required response or document was not filed by the deadline — usually a missed Office Action response. The application is dead unless a petition to revive is granted within a limited time. |
| Sep 25, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 13, 2003 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Dec 9, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 9, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 4, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 20, 2002 | CNSI | INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| May 17, 2001 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| May 3, 2001 | PETG | PETITION TO REVIVE-GRANTED | — |
| Aug 11, 2000 | PETR | PETITION TO REVIVE-RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 14, 2000 | ABN2 | ABANDONMENT - FAILURE TO RESPOND OR LATE RESPONSE | The trademark application was abandoned because a required response or document was not filed by the deadline — usually a missed Office Action response. The application is dead unless a petition to revive is granted within a limited time. |
| Aug 31, 1999 | CNSI | INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jan 28, 1999 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Dec 22, 1998 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 9, 1998 | 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. |
| Dec 31, 1997 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Dec 19, 1997 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Nov 24, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 5, 1997 | 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 4, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |