USPTO serial 75983570
HOW TO SPEND IT
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 21, 2006
- Examiner
- FROMM, MARTHA L
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
Attorney of record
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Matthew A. Homyk
Matthew A. Homyk Blank Rome LLPOne Logan Square8th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19103Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | printed matter, namely, general feature magazines [ and newspapers ] and magazines [ and newspapers ] featuring information about arts, culture, fashion, style, food, wine, travel, leisure, lifestyle, and entertainment; and magazine supplements to newspapers | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | entertainment services, namely, provision of information in the fields of arts, culture, leisure, sports, and entertainment | ACTIVE | — |
| 042 | providing information in the fields of news, [ weather, ] current events, fashion, style, food, wine, and lifestyle; [ providing information in the form of general interest reference materials ] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 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 29, 2026 | 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 29, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 23, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 21, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 15, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 15, 2025 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Feb 15, 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. |
| Feb 15, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 15, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 15, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 25, 2019 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 25, 2019 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 11, 2018 | 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, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 1, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 2, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 2, 2016 | 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. |
| May 2, 2016 | 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 28, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 22, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 21, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2012 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2012 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 29, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 21, 2012 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 20, 2010 | 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, 2010 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 21, 2006 | 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. |
| Jan 6, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 21, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 19, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 4, 2005 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 30, 2005 | ATRQ | ATTORNEY REVIEW/DECISION ON AMENDMENT REQUIRED | — |
| Sep 29, 2005 | PCBG | PETITION TO DIRECTOR - CHANGE BASIS - GRANTED | — |
| Sep 16, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 9, 2005 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 9, 2005 | PDCB | PETITION TO DIRECTOR - CHANGE BASIS - RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 9, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 9, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 14, 2005 | 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. |
| Mar 11, 2005 | CNRT | SU - NON-FINAL ACTION - WRITTEN | 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. |
| Dec 8, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 8, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 23, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 23, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 24, 2004 | 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. |
| Apr 27, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 27, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 28, 2003 | 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. |
| Oct 27, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 23, 2003 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 9, 2003 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 11, 2003 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 13, 2003 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 7, 2003 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Mar 7, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 23, 2002 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 30, 2002 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 30, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 19, 2002 | 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. |
| Dec 25, 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. |
| Dec 5, 2001 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 21, 2001 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 8, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 8, 2000 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Aug 4, 2000 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 7, 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. |
| Jan 14, 2000 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |