USPTO serial 75429299
EMPIRE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 7, 1999
- Examiner
- CORDOVA, RAUL
- 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
ATLANTIC CITY COIN & SLOT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Pleasantville, NJ, US
Other trademarks owned by ATLANTIC CITY COIN & SLOT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Reno, NV, US
ATLANTIC CITY COIN & SLOT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Pleasantville, NJ, US
Other trademarks owned by ATLANTIC CITY COIN & SLOT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
ATLANTIC CITY COIN & SLOT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Pleasantville, NJ, US
Other trademarks owned by ATLANTIC CITY COIN & SLOT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Stephen Calogero
Stephen Calogero IGT, In-House Counsel6355 South Buffalo DriveLas Vegas, NV 89113United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | gaming machines; namely, slot machines with or without a video output and conversion kits comprised of replacement glass and reel strips for slot machines | ACTIVE | May 7, 1998 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 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. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 6, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 1, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 1, 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. |
| Aug 1, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 1, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 1, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 29, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 29, 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. |
| Jan 29, 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. |
| Jan 29, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 4, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 7, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 5, 2015 | 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. |
| Nov 5, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 14, 2014 | 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. |
| May 14, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 14, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 26, 2014 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 7, 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. |
| Dec 7, 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. |
| Dec 4, 2009 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2008 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 3, 2005 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 18, 2005 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jan 18, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 29, 2003 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| May 21, 2001 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Dec 7, 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. |
| Aug 25, 1999 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 24, 1999 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 19, 1999 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 23, 1999 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 16, 1999 | 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. |
| Nov 24, 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. |
| Oct 23, 1998 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 10, 1998 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 3, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 20, 1998 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |