USPTO serial 75719484
MERICA
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Reg. 2698079Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 18, 2003
- Examiner
- JOYNER, CHARLES G
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
What this means
Status 710 means the registration was cancelled because a required Section 8 declaration of continued use was not filed within the deadline (including any grace period). The federal registration is no longer active. Evaluate filing a new application if you still use the mark, or petition if cancellation was erroneous. Consult counsel on remaining common-law rights.
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Owner
London WC2H 8NA, GB
Borehamwood, GB
London WC2H 8NA, GB
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Brian R. McGinley
Brian R. McGinley DENTONS US LLPP.O. BOX #1302Dentons US LLPChicago, IL 60604Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 015 | non-amplified acoustical musical instruments, namely, guitars, [ pianos, ] mandolins, [ banjos; and parts and accessories therefor, namely, strings, frets, keys, plectrums, pegs, pedals, bows, chin rests, mutes and valves ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2000 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2023 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Sep 1, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 1, 2022 | 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 1, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 18, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 26, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 25, 2013 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 25, 2013 | 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 25, 2013 | 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 25, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 14, 2013 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 19, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 25, 2009 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 16, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 13, 2009 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 18, 2003 | 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 24, 2002 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 10, 2002 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 6, 2002 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 6, 2002 | 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 9, 2002 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 24, 2002 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Apr 24, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 3, 2001 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 6, 2001 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| May 15, 2001 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 25, 2001 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 7, 2000 | 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. |
| Aug 15, 2000 | 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 14, 2000 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 23, 2000 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 19, 2000 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 9, 2000 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 8, 2000 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Nov 8, 1999 | 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 4, 1999 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |