USPTO serial 77016052
HITSVILLE USA
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 23, 2010
- Examiner
- KEAN, AMY C
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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
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Darrick J. Hooker
Darrick J. Hooker Barnes & Thornburg LLPOne North Wacker Drive, Suite 4400Chicago, IL 60606United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | Metal key rings and metal key chains | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1985 |
| 009 | Musical sound recordings; musical video recordings; cinematographic films featuring music artists; pre-recorded record discs and audio tapes featuring music; pre-recorded video cassettes featuring music artists; laser discs featuring music artists; magnetic-readable discs featuring music artists; optical discs featuring music artists; pre-recorded compact discs featuring music; pre-recorded video tapes, laser discs and DVDs featuring music artists; blank CD-ROMs for sound or video recording; blank computer mini-discs; pre-recorded digital audio tapes, cassettes, and compact discs featuring music artists; magnets for refrigerators | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1959 |
| 016 | Printed matter, namely, posters, educational publications, namely, training manuals in the field of music and music artists, printed instructional materials, books, magazines, pamphlets all the aforesaid goods in the field of entertainment, music and music artists; printed sleeve inserts for CD jewel cases | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1985 |
| 018 | Athletic bags; bags, namely, beach bags, duffle bags, handbags, tote bags, coin purses, back packs, luggage, suitcases, umbrellas, vanity cases sold empty, wallets and key cases | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1985 |
| 021 | Mugs, coffee mugs, cups, drinking glasses, plastic water bottles sold empty | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1985 |
| 025 | Clothing, namely, shirts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, tank tops, polo shirts, shorts, jackets, blouses, skirts, pants, vests, pullovers, swimwear, beachwear; footwear; ties, hats, caps and headbands | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1985 |
| 035 | Promoting the goods and services of others, namely, musical works, performers and entertainment groups, by distributing advertising materials by television, radio, newspapers, magazines, telephones and on global computer networks; management of performing artists | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1959 |
| 041 | Entertainment services, namely, providing prerecorded music and information in the field of music on-line via a global computer network; Music publishing services, namely, production of sound recordings, records, DVDs, CDs, and videos | ACTIVE | Jan 1, 1959 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 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. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 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. |
| Apr 5, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 22, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 22, 2020 | 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. |
| Sep 22, 2020 | 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. |
| Sep 21, 2020 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Apr 1, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 7, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 7, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 7, 2016 | COC. | CORRECTION UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Sep 6, 2016 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 2, 2016 | PRAM | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7 | — |
| Aug 29, 2016 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 29, 2016 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 19, 2016 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Jun 28, 2016 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| May 19, 2016 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| May 8, 2016 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 14, 2016 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Jan 13, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 8, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 5, 2015 | TMBN | TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS | — |
| Nov 5, 2015 | CANT | CANCELLATION TERMINATED NO. 999999 | — |
| Nov 5, 2015 | CAND | CANCELLATION DENIED NO. 999999 | — |
| Nov 4, 2010 | PETC | CANCELLATION INSTITUTED NO. 999999 | — |
| Feb 23, 2010 | 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. |
| Dec 8, 2009 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 8, 2009 | 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 4, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 4, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 2, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 2, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 26, 2009 | 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. |
| Oct 9, 2009 | CEPE | COMBINED EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION ENTERED | — |
| Oct 9, 2009 | GEAN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 9, 2009 | GEAP | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT/PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 9, 2009 | CPEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT AND/OR PRIORITY ACTION - COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 1, 2009 | 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 1, 2009 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 2009 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Apr 27, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 27, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 24, 2008 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Oct 1, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 5, 2008 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2008 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2008 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 18, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 18, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 18, 2008 | 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. |
| Oct 13, 2007 | GNRN | NOTIFICATION OF 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. |
| Oct 13, 2007 | 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. |
| Oct 13, 2007 | 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 3, 2007 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 3, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 3, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 23, 2007 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 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. |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 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 23, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 12, 2006 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |