USPTO serial 76109926
MDI
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 5, 2002
- Examiner
- KEAM, ALEX S
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 114
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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Michele M. Glessner
Michele M. Glessner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP301 S. College Street, Suite 3500Charlotte, NC 28202-6050United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | [ METAL LICENSE PLATES ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 008 | [ FOLDING POCKET TOOLS, NAMELY, A FOLDING HAND POCKET TOOL FEATURING KNIVES, PLIERS, FILES, SCREWDRIVERS, BOTTLE OPENERS AND KNIVES, NAMELY, HUNTING, FISHING, SPORT, POCKET, AND UTILITY KNIVES ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 009 | [ CAMERAS AND MEASURING TAPES ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 014 | [ CLOCKS ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 016 | [ PAPER WEIGHTS AND LUNCH BAGS ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 018 | [ BRIEFCASES, CREDIT CARD HOLDERS, ATHLETIC BAGS, FANNY PACKS, AND UMBRELLAS ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 021 | [ PLASTIC COASTERS, DRINKING GLASSES, PORTABLE COOLERS, NON-METAL PIGGY BANKS, AND SPORTS BOTTLES SOLD EMPTY ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 025 | CLOTHING, namely, SHIRTS, T-SHIRTS, [ GOLF SHIRTS, KNIT SHIRTS, POLO SHIRTS, DENIM SHIRTS, ] SWEATSHIRTS, [ SHORTS, ] JACKETS, AND HATS | ACTIVE | — |
| 026 | [ SEWING KITS WITH LINT BRUSH COMPRISING, THREADS, NEEDLES, STRAIGHT PINS, SAFETY PINS, AND BUTTONS, AND BELT BUCKLES NOT A PRECIOUS METAL FOR CLOTHING ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 028 | [ FLYING DISCS AND GOLF BALLS ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 035 | [ CONDUCTING EMPLOYEE INCENTIVE AWARD PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE ON THE JOB SAFETY ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Jun 26, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 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. |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 20, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 6, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 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, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 5, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 31, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 14, 2012 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 14, 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. |
| Sep 14, 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. |
| Sep 13, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 30, 2012 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2008 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Mar 10, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Mar 4, 2008 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 27, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 5, 2002 | 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 11, 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. |
| Nov 21, 2001 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 2, 2001 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 8, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 22, 2001 | 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. |
| Feb 5, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |