USPTO serial 77051272
SOUTHERN GIVES A GREEN LIGHT TO INNOVATIONS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 28, 2007
- Examiner
- POWERS, ALEXANDER L
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Daniel E. Sineway
Daniel E. Sineway Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP1230 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2100Promenade TowerAtlanta, GA 30309Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 039 | Transport by RAIL | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 1968 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 15, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 15, 2025 | 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 15, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 28, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 28, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 28, 2021 | 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 28, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 28, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 24, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 24, 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. |
| Jun 24, 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. |
| Jun 24, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 12, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 28, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 12, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 28, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 2013 | 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. |
| Jul 25, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 11, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 18, 2011 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 28, 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. |
| Jun 12, 2007 | 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. |
| May 23, 2007 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 15, 2007 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 15, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 25, 2007 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 24, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 30, 2006 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |