USPTO serial 76398662
ANIMAL PLANET
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 29, 2005
- Examiner
- WELLS, CHRISTOPHER
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
Discovery Communications, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD, US
New York, NY, US
Discovery Communications, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD, US
Discovery Communications, Inc.
Bethesda, MD, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Ali Allawi
Ali Allawi Warner Bros. Discovery Legal Department230 Park Avenue SouthNew York, NY 10003United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 021 | PAPER CUPS, PAPER PLATES | ACTIVE | Jun 27, 2005 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 30, 2026 | 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 30, 2026 | 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 29, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 27, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 29, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 26, 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. |
| Aug 26, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 26, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 28, 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. |
| Feb 28, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 28, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 22, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 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. |
| Oct 22, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 11, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 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. |
| Jan 11, 2016 | 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 7, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 28, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 21, 2015 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 17, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 14, 2011 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - MAILED | — |
| Dec 13, 2011 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Dec 13, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 29, 2011 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 30, 2008 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 29, 2005 | 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 13, 2005 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 23, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 19, 2005 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 16, 2005 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 12, 2005 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 7, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Sep 7, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 6, 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. |
| Sep 4, 2005 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2005 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 4, 2005 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Mar 4, 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. |
| Sep 7, 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. |
| Sep 3, 2004 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 3, 2004 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Aug 10, 2004 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Feb 27, 2004 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 27, 2004 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Feb 27, 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. |
| Jan 21, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 17, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 9, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 6, 2003 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 11, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 4, 2003 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 4, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 1, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 4, 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. |
| Dec 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. |
| Nov 20, 2002 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 15, 2002 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 3, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 6, 2002 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |