USPTO serial 75869960
EMPIRE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 11, 2001
- Examiner
- GRAY, CAROLYN
- 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
Northlake, IL
Lincolnwood, IL
Lincolnwood, IL
Northlake, IL
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
John S. Letchinger
John S. Letchinger BAKER & HOSTETLER LLPONE NORTH WACKER DRIVESUITE 4500CHICAGO, IL 60606Goods and services
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 20, 2024 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 23, 2024 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Apr 9, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 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 9, 2022 | 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 9, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 13, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 29, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 11, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 23, 2020 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 27, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 7, 2018 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Aug 1, 2017 | NA15 | SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 1, 2017 | 15AK | REGISTERED - SEC. 15 ACKNOWLEDGED | — |
| Jul 5, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 16, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 16, 2017 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 23, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 18, 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. |
| Apr 18, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 15, 2012 | 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 15, 2012 | 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 15, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 9, 2011 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 9, 2011 | E15R | TEAS SECTION 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 9, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 7, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 14, 2011 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 11, 2011 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| May 27, 2008 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jun 6, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 31, 2007 | 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 31, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 24, 2007 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Jan 8, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Dec 12, 2006 | 8.AF | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) FILED | — |
| Dec 12, 2006 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2006 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 12, 2006 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2006 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 12, 2006 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 12, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 16, 2003 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 11, 2001 | 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. |
| Sep 18, 2001 | 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. |
| Aug 29, 2001 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 15, 2001 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 15, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 15, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 11, 2000 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 6, 2000 | 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. |
| May 19, 2000 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 17, 2000 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |