USPTO serial 75552228
THE MARK OF A PROFESSIONAL
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 16, 1999
- Examiner
- MACIOL II, EUGENE VALENTINE-JO
- 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
Promotional Products Association International
Irving, TX
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Promotional Products Association International
Irving, TX
Other trademarks owned by Promotional Products Association International
Promotional Products Association International
Irving, TX
Other trademarks owned by Promotional Products Association International
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Cory Halliburton
Cory Halliburton Freeman Law, PLLC7011 Main StreetFrisco, TX 75034United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 042 | Association services, namely, representing and promoting the interests of the promotional products industry | ACTIVE | Jul 13, 1998 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 22, 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. |
| Jan 22, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 22, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 12, 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. |
| Dec 12, 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. |
| Dec 12, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 29, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 16, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 4, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 24, 2013 | WOAG | WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED | — |
| Oct 24, 2013 | WOAR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 28, 2011 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 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. |
| Jan 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. |
| Jan 7, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 8, 2008 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 17, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 17, 2005 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 16, 2005 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 13, 2005 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2005 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 16, 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 24, 1999 | 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. |
| Jul 23, 1999 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 4, 1999 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 18, 1999 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |