USPTO serial 75898128
NATURAL BALANCE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 22, 2001
- Examiner
- BATTLE, KENNETH
- 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
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc.
Branchburg, NJ
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc.
Northridge, CA
Natural Balance Pet Foods, Inc.
Northridge, CA
NATURAL BALANCE PET FOODS, LLC
BROWNWOOD, TX
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Kristen S. Ruisi
Kristen S. Ruisi Venable LLP151 WEST 42ND STREET, 49TH FLOORNew York, NY 10036United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 031 | pet food, namely dog and cat food | ACTIVE | Apr 11, 1988 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 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. |
| Dec 11, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 11, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 11, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 25, 2024 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 16, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 16, 2024 | 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 16, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 10, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2021 | 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. |
| Sep 10, 2021 | 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. |
| Sep 1, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 7, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 30, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 30, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 30, 2021 | 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 30, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 30, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 22, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 29, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 25, 2015 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Oct 2, 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. |
| Oct 2, 2015 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 9, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 25, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 26, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Nov 26, 2012 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Mar 30, 2011 | 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 30, 2011 | 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 30, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 29, 2011 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 3, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Sep 8, 2006 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 6, 2006 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 6, 2006 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jun 6, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 29, 2005 | 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. |
| Oct 29, 2005 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 22, 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. |
| Feb 27, 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. |
| Jan 26, 2001 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 27, 2000 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 15, 2000 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 1, 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. |
| Jun 16, 2000 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |