USPTO serial 76362145
WHEN AMERICA SAYS "GIMME A BREAK", AMERICA COMES TO BRAKES PLUS!
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 3, 2002
- Examiner
- ERVIN, INGA
- 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
Attorney of record
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Michael J. Douglas
Michael J. Douglas Leak, Douglas & Morano, PC17 20th Street North, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35203UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 037 | VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES, NAMELY SERVICING AND REPAIRING VEHICLE BRAKE SYSTEMS, WHEEL ALIGNMENT, SHOCKS, STRUTS, MUFFLERS, BELTS, HOSES, BATTERIES, COOLING SYSTEMS, AND HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS | ACTIVE | Mar 18, 1998 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 10, 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. |
| Jan 10, 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. |
| Jan 6, 2023 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 2022 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Jul 25, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 9, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 3, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 19, 2021 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Mar 28, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 29, 2017 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 22, 2017 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 23, 2017 | 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, 2017 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 16, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Jul 30, 2013 | NOSU | NOTICE OF SUIT | — |
| Dec 27, 2012 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 27, 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. |
| Dec 27, 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. |
| Dec 27, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 1, 2012 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 22, 2008 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 19, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 12, 2008 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 15, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 19, 2008 | 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 19, 2008 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 8, 2008 | 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 8, 2008 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 29, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 3, 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. |
| Sep 10, 2002 | 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. |
| Aug 21, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 13, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 16, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |