USPTO serial 75415478
FIGHTING ILLINI
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 9, 1999
- Examiner
- DE JONGE, KATHLEEN
- 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
Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Urbana, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Urbana, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Urbana, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
ANCA M. MARCU
ANCA M. MARCU SMITH, GAMBRELL & RUSSELL, LLP311 S. Wacker DriveSuite 400Washington, DC 20007Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | Clothing, namely, aprons, adult and children's jackets,[ and vests,] men's shirts, sport shirts, ties, night shirts, Ladies' tops, adult and children's jerseys, caps, sport caps, visor caps, ski caps, scarves, sweaters, ponchos,[ gloves, mittens,] golf sweaters, ladies' and men's and children's t-shirts, baseball shirts, football shirts, football-style jerseys, [ladies' and mens's shorts,] socks, adult and children's warm-up suits, baby sleepers, baby shirts, western hats, tennis hats, wrist-bands and sweatbands | ACTIVE | Dec 13, 1994 |
| 028 | [Toy flying discs,] basketballs, foam basketballs, [footballs, foam footballs, stuffed toys animals, dolls,] golf bags, golf head covers, golf balls, Christmas tree ornaments and Christmas stockings | ACTIVE | Dec 13, 1994 |
| 041 | Educational services, namely, conducting collegiate athletic exhibitions and games | ACTIVE | Dec 13, 1994 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Sep 8, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 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. |
| Sep 8, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 8, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 8, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 25, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 21, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 29, 2026 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 10, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 10, 2019 | 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. |
| Apr 10, 2019 | 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. |
| Apr 10, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 8, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2009 | 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 14, 2009 | 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 9, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 6, 2009 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 5, 2009 | 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. |
| Mar 5, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 19, 2007 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 28, 2005 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 28, 2005 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 9, 2005 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 9, 2005 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Mar 8, 2005 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Mar 8, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 14, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 3, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 13, 2002 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 9, 1999 | 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 15, 1998 | 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 13, 1998 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 14, 1998 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 18, 1998 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jun 17, 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. |
| Jun 15, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |