USPTO serial 75320816
MEN IN BLACK
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 16, 2011
- Examiner
- FROMM, MARTHA L
- 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
Columbia Picuters Industries, Inc.
Culver City, CA
Other trademarks owned by Columbia Picuters Industries, Inc.
Columbia Picuters Industries, Inc.
Culver City, CA
Other trademarks owned by Columbia Picuters Industries, Inc.
Columbia Picuters Industries, Inc.
Culver City, CA
Other trademarks owned by Columbia Picuters 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, P.C.114 West 47th StreetNEW YORK, NY 10036-1525UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES IN THE NATURE OF THE PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MOTION PICTURE FILMS, AND [ PRODUCTION OF PRERECORDED VIDEO CASSETTES, ] VIDEO DISCS AND LASER DISCS; ENTERTAINMENT SERVICES, namely, PROVIDING AN ANIMATED [OR LIVE ACTION TELEVISION SERIES] | ACTIVE | Jul 2, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2021 | 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 31, 2021 | 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 31, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 17, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 16, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 10, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 10, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 10, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 3, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 3, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 16, 2016 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 31, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 16, 2011 | 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 14, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| Jul 13, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 12, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 20, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 4, 2011 | 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. |
| Jan 3, 2011 | CNFR | SU - FINAL REFUSAL - WRITTEN | 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 13, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 11, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 11, 2010 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Dec 2, 2010 | 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. |
| Nov 24, 2010 | 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. |
| Nov 23, 2010 | CNRT | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN | 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. |
| Nov 3, 2010 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 20, 2010 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 20, 2010 | 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. |
| May 13, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| May 11, 2010 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 11, 2010 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 11, 2010 | 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. |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 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. |
| Sep 15, 2009 | 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 26, 2009 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 10, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 7, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 6, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 6, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 6, 2009 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Jul 27, 2009 | 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. |
| Jul 24, 2009 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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. |
| Jul 8, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 8, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 7, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 2, 2009 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 5, 2009 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Jul 5, 2008 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Jan 4, 2008 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Jan 4, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 2, 2007 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Dec 30, 2006 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Jun 30, 2006 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Jun 30, 2006 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Dec 30, 2005 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Jun 30, 2005 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Dec 30, 2004 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Nov 12, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 19, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 24, 2004 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| May 18, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Sep 17, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 24, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 29, 1998 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 1998 | ZZZY | PREVIOUS ACTION COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Apr 6, 1998 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 24, 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. |
| Oct 23, 1997 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |