USPTO serial 75978915
POLTERGEIST
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 21, 2000
- Examiner
- TIERNEY, MARGERY
- 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
Santa Monica, CA
Santa Monica, CA
METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS INC.
Culver City, CA
Santa Monica, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Gazal Pour-Moezzi
Gazal Pour-Moezzi Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton, LLP650 Town Center Drive, 10th FloorCosta Mesa, CA 92626United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | entertainment services, namely, production and distribution of television programs | ACTIVE | Apr 21, 1996 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 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 12, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 2025 | 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 28, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 28, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 20, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 20, 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. |
| May 20, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 20, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 20, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 13, 2022 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 23, 2022 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 20, 2022 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 5, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 4, 2020 | 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 4, 2020 | 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 1, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 21, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 8, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 2, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 22, 2012 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 6, 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. |
| Sep 6, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 1, 2011 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 1, 2011 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 31, 2011 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 23, 2010 | 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 23, 2010 | 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 22, 2010 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 11, 2010 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 23, 2009 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 16, 2009 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 26, 2006 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 28, 2006 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 16, 2006 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Mar 16, 2006 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 29, 2003 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 21, 2000 | 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 7, 1999 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 17, 1999 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 17, 1999 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 3, 1999 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 15, 1999 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 21, 1999 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Aug 12, 1998 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 23, 1998 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Mar 16, 1998 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 29, 1998 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Aug 19, 1997 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jul 29, 1997 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Feb 4, 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. |
| Nov 12, 1996 | 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. |
| Oct 11, 1996 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 17, 1996 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 12, 1996 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jul 12, 1996 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 10, 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. |
| May 7, 1996 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |