USPTO serial 76978623
MARCH MADNESS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 2, 2007
- Examiner
- EVANKO, PATRICIA MALESARDI
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Indianapolis, IN, US
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March Madness Athletic Association LLC
Bloomington, IL, US
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March Madness Athletic Association LLC
Bloomington, IL, US
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March Madness Athletic Association LLC
Bloomington, IL, US
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Caitlin R. Byczko
Caitlin R. Byczko Barnes & Thornburg LLP11 South Meridian StreetIndianapolis, IN 46204United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 032 | Carbonated soft drinks | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 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. |
| Oct 15, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 15, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 27, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 27, 2017 | 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. |
| Oct 27, 2017 | 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 27, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 2, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 2, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 26, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 26, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Nov 26, 2013 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Oct 15, 2013 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 3, 2013 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Oct 3, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 1, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 27, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 2, 2007 | 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. |
| Aug 29, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 29, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 19, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 3, 2007 | MNDA | NOTICE OF DIVIDED TRADEMARK APPLICATION MAILED | — |
| Jun 28, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 28, 2007 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Jun 28, 2007 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 1, 2007 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 1, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 30, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 30, 2007 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Jan 26, 2007 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 30, 2006 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Nov 30, 2006 | 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. |
| May 30, 2006 | 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. |
| Mar 7, 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 15, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 26, 2006 | CHPB | POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Jun 2, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 2, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 18, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 18, 2005 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| May 17, 2005 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| May 17, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 7, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 22, 2004 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 19, 2004 | 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. |
| Nov 19, 2004 | 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 28, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 30, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 30, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 25, 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. |
| Mar 24, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 5, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 24, 2003 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |