USPTO serial 76615138
GREAT AMERICAN BUFFET
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 9, 2006
- Examiner
- ORNDORFF, LINDA
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Gregory B. Coy
Gregory B. Coy TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER, LLPONE INDIANA SQUARE, SUITE 3500INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 043 | RESTAURANT SERVICES | ACTIVE | Feb 13, 2006 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 22, 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. |
| Jun 22, 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. |
| Jun 22, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 18, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 4, 2019 | 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 4, 2019 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 22, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 22, 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. |
| Aug 22, 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. |
| Aug 22, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 31, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 7, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 7, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Dec 7, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 26, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 4, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 23, 2007 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 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. |
| Mar 29, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 24, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 15, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 15, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 27, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 27, 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. |
| Feb 7, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 6, 2005 | 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. |
| Sep 13, 2005 | 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 24, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 19, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 13, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 12, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| May 12, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 12, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| May 12, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 21, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |