USPTO serial 76114385
MEGA-CLAMP
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 17, 2002
- Examiner
- HWANG, JOHN C B
- 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
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
Lake Forest, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
Lake Forest, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
SOUTHFIELD, MI, US
NORTHVILLE, MI, US
Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
LAKE FOREST, IL, US
Other trademarks owned by Tenneco Automotive Operating Company Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Anessa O. Kramer
Anessa O. Kramer Honigman LLP39400 Woodward Avenue, Suite 101Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304-5151United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | METAL VEHICLE PARTS, NAMELY, EXHAUST COUPLINGS USED TO CONNECT PIPES TO MUFFLERS OR PIPES TO PIPES | ACTIVE | Dec 1, 2000 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 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. |
| May 28, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| May 28, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 10, 2025 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 7, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 7, 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. |
| Jul 7, 2023 | 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. |
| Jul 5, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 26, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 11, 2023 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 21, 2022 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Dec 11, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 17, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 2, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 2, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 2, 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 2, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 2, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 31, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 3, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 9, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 17, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 21, 2017 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 2, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 7, 2012 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - MAILED | — |
| Nov 7, 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. |
| Nov 7, 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. |
| Nov 7, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 15, 2012 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 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. |
| Dec 15, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 12, 2009 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 10, 2009 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 5, 2009 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 18, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Mar 21, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 17, 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. |
| Oct 16, 2002 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 15, 2002 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 21, 2002 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 21, 2002 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Aug 20, 2002 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 14, 2002 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Aug 14, 2002 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Feb 25, 2002 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 12, 2002 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Aug 14, 2001 | 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 22, 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. |
| May 9, 2001 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 19, 2001 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 12, 2001 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Feb 8, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |