USPTO serial 76203991
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 4, 2007
- Examiner
- SPARACINO, MARK V
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Rebecca Dalton
Rebecca Dalton Covington & Burling LLPOne CityCenter, 850 Tenth Street NWWashington, DC 20001United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Pre-recorded compact discs; [ radios, weather kits comprised of altimeters, barometers and wind speed indicators; ] monoculars with cases; [ handheld electronic units that identify bird species and bird songs ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 014 | [ Jewelry, namely, necklaces, pendants, all of precious and non precious metals; ] clocks, wall clocks [ wristwatches ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | [ Address books, ] blank journals; [ note pads and note cards; ] posters, mounted maps, [ mounted prints; greeting cards; pens, ] pencils and calendars | ACTIVE | Dec 1, 2000 |
| 018 | Backpacks, luggage, shoulder bags, [ cosmetic bags sold empty; ] tote bags, fanny packs, [ briefcases, and umbrellas ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 021 | mugs, [ vases; ] bird feeders | ACTIVE | — |
| 025 | T-shirts, [ woven shirts, knit shirts, ] polo shirts, [ sweaters, ] fleece tops, jackets, rain jackets, [ and coats; ] rainwear; [ sweat shirts and sweat pants; ] [ woven pants, shorts; ] caps; socks | ACTIVE | — |
| 028 | manipulative puzzles; board games; [ card games; educational fossil collection and ] dinosaur excavation kits; [ plush toy animals; soft sculpture plush toys; ] and Christmas ornaments in the nature of Christmas Tree ornaments | ACTIVE | — |
| 035 | Retail stores services in the field of books, videos, educational toys and activities, educational software, camping equipment, traveling and carry bags and gift items | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Oct 23, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 23, 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. |
| Oct 23, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 23, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 23, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 12, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 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. |
| Jun 12, 2018 | 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. |
| Jun 12, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 1, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 9, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 14, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 4, 2013 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2007 | 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 30, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 10, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Oct 10, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 13, 2007 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 31, 2007 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Aug 31, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 1, 2007 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 24, 2007 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 24, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 24, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 16, 2007 | INCD | ITU OFFICE ACTION ISSUED FOR DIVISIONAL REQUEST | — |
| Apr 6, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 6, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 5, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 5, 2007 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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 4, 2007 | GNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION E-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 4, 2007 | 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. |
| Jan 23, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 13, 2006 | 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. |
| Nov 11, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 3, 2006 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| May 3, 2006 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| May 3, 2006 | 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. |
| Nov 25, 2005 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 10, 2005 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Nov 10, 2005 | 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. |
| May 25, 2005 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| May 10, 2005 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| May 10, 2005 | 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. |
| Mar 25, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 29, 2004 | 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. |
| Nov 29, 2004 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 11, 2004 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 11, 2004 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Nov 11, 2004 | 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. |
| May 11, 2004 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 7, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| May 4, 2004 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 4, 2004 | 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. |
| Dec 4, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 11, 2003 | 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. |
| Oct 6, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 19, 2003 | 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. |
| Jul 30, 2003 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 9, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 8, 2003 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Jun 17, 2003 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Mar 24, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 31, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 31, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 12, 2002 | 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. |
| Jul 19, 2002 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 10, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 8, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 30, 2002 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 16, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 11, 2002 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Apr 10, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 10, 2002 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Dec 30, 2001 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 16, 2001 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Oct 30, 2001 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 3, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 12, 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. |