USPTO serial 75976959
THE STRAIGHT DOPE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 14, 1998
- Examiner
- STRIEGEL, ADAM
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 105
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
Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL
CHICAGO, IL
CHICAGO, IL
Chicago, IL
Tampa, FL
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Steven L. Baron
Steven L. Baron Baron Harris Healey150 South Wacker DriveSuite 2400Chicago, IL 60606Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 038 | [ electronic mail services ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 042 | providing, by means of a global computer information network, interactive and non-interactive computer databases containing information in a wide variety of fields; retail store services, available through a global computer information network, featuring a wide variety of consumer goods; providing information in a wide variety of fields by means of a global computer information network | ACTIVE | — |
Related trademarks
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- Other trademarks owned by CHICAGO READER, INCORPORATED
- Other trademarks owned by STM READER, LLC
- Other trademarks owned by CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MEDIA, INC.
- Other trademarks owned by STRAIGHT DOPE, LLC
- Other trademarks owned by CHICAGO READER, INCORPORATED
- Other trademarks owned by CL Chicago, Inc.
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 27, 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. |
| Mar 27, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 9, 2022 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 21, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 18, 2018 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 18, 2018 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 19, 2018 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 19, 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. |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jan 19, 2018 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 18, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 17, 2012 | WOAG | WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY GRANTED | — |
| Oct 17, 2012 | WOAR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Apr 20, 2011 | 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 20, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 27, 2008 | 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. |
| Oct 27, 2008 | 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. |
| Oct 16, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 14, 2008 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 15, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 4, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jul 19, 2003 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 2, 2003 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| May 2, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 14, 1998 | 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 13, 1998 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 7, 1998 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 7, 1998 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 12, 1997 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 19, 1997 | 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. |
| May 27, 1997 | 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. |
| Apr 25, 1997 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Mar 24, 1997 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 19, 1997 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 18, 1997 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 12, 1996 | 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. |
| Aug 8, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |