USPTO serial 76549382
WHY PAY A LAWYER?
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 19, 2006
- Examiner
- ZAK, HENRY
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 117
What this means
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 9, 2019 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 26, 2016 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 26, 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. |
| Nov 26, 2016 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Nov 26, 2016 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 26, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 14, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 14, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 22, 2012 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 21, 2012 | 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. |
| Sep 21, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 6, 2012 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 6, 2012 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2006 | 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. |
| Jul 28, 2006 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Apr 10, 2006 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2006 | 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 22, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 2, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 18, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 17, 2006 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 3, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 3, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 16, 2005 | GNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2005 | CNCF | ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 9, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 28, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 28, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Aug 23, 2005 | GNCF | CONTINUATION OF FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2005 | CNCF | ACTION CONTINUING A FINAL - COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 3, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jul 22, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 22, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 22, 2005 | 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. |
| Jun 22, 2005 | CNRT | 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. |
| Jun 3, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| May 13, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 13, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 3, 2005 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Feb 3, 2005 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Oct 15, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 14, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 14, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 19, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 19, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 23, 2004 | 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. |
| Feb 20, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |