USPTO serial 76710536
HOUSTON COUGARS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 13, 2016
- Examiner
- TWOHIG, SHANNON MARIE
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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Owner
THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
Houston, TX, US
THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
Houston, TX, US
THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
Houston, TX, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jennifer S. Sickler
Jennifer S. Sickler Sickler Law PLLC2726 Bissonnet St., No. 240-023Houston, TX 77005United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | Clothing, namely, hats, shirts, [ pants, sweat pants, ] sweat shirts, jackets, sweaters, [ rain coats, bandanas, aprons, ties, belts, ] socks, all of the foregoing relating to a university and/or to collegiate sports and other collegiate activities | ACTIVE | Apr 10, 2012 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 27, 2026 | 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. |
| May 27, 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. |
| May 27, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 20, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 12, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 12, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 28, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 28, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 28, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 24, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 2016 | 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. |
| Nov 8, 2016 | TMBN | TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS | — |
| Nov 8, 2016 | OP.T | OPPOSITION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Nov 8, 2016 | OP.D | OPPOSITION DISMISSED NO. 999999 | — |
| Oct 16, 2015 | OP.I | OPPOSITION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Sep 24, 2015 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Sep 23, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 22, 2015 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 2, 2015 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 2, 2015 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 21, 2015 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 23, 2015 | 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. |
| Jun 3, 2015 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 20, 2015 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 15, 2015 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| May 15, 2015 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 13, 2015 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| May 12, 2015 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 12, 2015 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 5, 2015 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 4, 2015 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 4, 2015 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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 7, 2014 | 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. |
| Nov 6, 2014 | 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. |
| Oct 14, 2014 | LOPT | LETTER OF PROTEST EVIDENCE FORWARDED | — |
| Jul 14, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 14, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 10, 2014 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 2014 | RECD | ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED | — |
| May 9, 2014 | RECD | ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED | — |
| May 8, 2014 | CFRC | SUBSEQUENT FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 15, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 15, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 15, 2014 | TROA | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVED | 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. |
| Mar 21, 2014 | AAUA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF AMENDMENT TO ALLEGE USE MAILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | 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. |
| Mar 20, 2014 | IUAA | USE AMENDMENT ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | 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. |
| Feb 26, 2014 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 26, 2014 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 26, 2014 | AUPC | AMENDMENT TO USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 19, 2014 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 19, 2014 | EAAU | TEAS AMENDMENT OF USE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 3, 2014 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Jan 28, 2014 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 7, 2013 | 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. |
| Nov 6, 2013 | 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. |
| Sep 13, 2013 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Jun 21, 2013 | RECD | ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON MAILED | — |
| Jun 21, 2013 | CNCF | ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED | — |
| May 29, 2013 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| May 29, 2013 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| May 21, 2013 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| May 21, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 14, 2013 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 7, 2013 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL 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 7, 2013 | 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. |
| Jan 11, 2013 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 11, 2013 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 9, 2013 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 26, 2012 | 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 26, 2012 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 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. |
| Jul 13, 2012 | 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. |
| Jul 2, 2012 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jun 18, 2012 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jun 6, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 4, 2012 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 16, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 15, 2012 | CNEA | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT MAILED | — |
| May 15, 2012 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 15, 2012 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| May 10, 2012 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 16, 2012 | FFDM | FILING RECEIPT CORRECTION ENTERED | — |
| Feb 15, 2012 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Feb 11, 2012 | MAFR | APPLICATION FILING RECEIPT MAILED | — |
| Feb 7, 2012 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |