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 The federal registration is no longer active.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
Goods 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 | — |