USPTO serial 76366598
OPERATORS' CHOICE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 3, 2003
- Examiner
- TIERNEY, MARGERY
- 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
TEXAS DAIRY QUEEN OPERATORS' COUNCIL
Bedford, TX
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TEXAS DAIRY QUEEN OPERATORS' COUNCIL
Bedford, TX
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TEXAS DAIRY QUEEN OPERATORS' COUNCIL
Bedford, TX
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Molly Buck Richard
Molly Buck Richard Richard Law Group5910 N. Central ExpresswaySuite 325Dallas, TX 75206Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Food wrappers and containers made of paper | ACTIVE | — |
| 029 | Meats, namely, hot dogs; frozen, cooked potatoes in shoestring and french-fried form; [pickles;] cheese, namely, processed cheese; onion rings; beef patties; chicken fried steak; beef steak fingers; chicken patties; chicken tenders; chili; beef taco filling; [chopped BBQ beef; fruit toppings, namely, blackberry, blueberry and pineapple; corn dogs] | ACTIVE | — |
| 030 | Salad dressings, dips and sauces, namely, [southwest style dressing, ranch style dressing,] mayonnaise based and sour cream based salad dressings, cheddar cheese sauce, honey mustard dressing, mustard, [ketchup,] mayonnaise [and tartar sauce;] gravy mixes [; toppings, namely, marshmallow, fudge, butterscotch, black cherry, blueberry, pineapple, chocolate, creme de menthe and cocoa fudge toppings; flavoring syrups, namely, vanilla, cherry and chocolate flavoring syrups; corn tortillas; flour tortillas] | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 12, 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. |
| Sep 12, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 11, 2023 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 11, 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. |
| Oct 11, 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. |
| Oct 11, 2023 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 10, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 3, 2022 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 30, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 20, 2013 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 20, 2013 | 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 20, 2013 | 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 20, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 31, 2013 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 4, 2009 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 26, 2009 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Jan 26, 2009 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 1, 2008 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jun 7, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 3, 2003 | 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. |
| Mar 11, 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. |
| Feb 19, 2003 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 3, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 30, 2002 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Dec 18, 2002 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Oct 22, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 21, 2002 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| Sep 19, 2002 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 19, 2002 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 5, 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. |
| May 17, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |