USPTO serial 77108626
SPHERE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 12, 2011
- Examiner
- KEATING, MICHAEL P
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 101
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
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
London, GB
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
London, GB
Little, Brown Book Group Limited
London, GB
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Lisa M. DuRoss
Lisa M. DuRoss HARNESS, DICKEY & PIERCE, P.L.C.5445 Corporate Drive, Suite 200Troy, MI 48098UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | (Based on 44(e)) downloadable electronic publications in the nature of books in the fields of fiction and non fiction on a variety of subjects; printed publications in the nature of books in electronically, magnetically or optically recorded and readable forms in the fields of fiction and non fiction on a variety of subjects; electronic fiction and non fiction books on a variety of subjects recorded on computer media [ ; pre-recorded audio cassettes featuring fiction and non-fiction books on a variety of subjects ] | ACTIVE | — |
| 016 | (Based on Use in Commerce) paper and paper articles, namely, books in the fields of fiction and nonfiction on a variety of subjects | ACTIVE | — |
| 041 | (Based on 44(e)) publication of texts and books; online publishing of books, [ magazines and comic books; ] information services relating to books and printed publications [ ; organization of exhibitions for cultural or educational purposes in the nature of literary events in the fields of fiction and non fiction ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2021 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 7, 2021 | 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. |
| Dec 7, 2021 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Dec 7, 2021 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Dec 7, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 12, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 17, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 12, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 30, 2016 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 12, 2011 | 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 8, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 7, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 7, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 7, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 7, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 26, 2011 | 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. |
| Dec 21, 2010 | 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. |
| Dec 21, 2010 | 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. |
| Dec 21, 2010 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Dec 21, 2010 | NOAC | CORRECTED NOA E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 20, 2010 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Dec 20, 2010 | ICNA | NOTICE OF ALLOWANCE CORRECTION ENTERED | — |
| Dec 8, 2010 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 8, 2010 | FAXX | FAX RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 8, 2010 | EPPA | TEAS POST PUBLICATION AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 8, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 7, 2010 | D1BR | TEAS DELETE 1(B) BASIS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 8, 2010 | 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. |
| Apr 13, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2010 | 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. |
| Mar 6, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 5, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 5, 2010 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 5, 2010 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 5, 2010 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 5, 2010 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Mar 4, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Mar 4, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 4, 2010 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 17, 2009 | GNS2 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 17, 2009 | GNSI | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 17, 2009 | CNSI | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 17, 2009 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 17, 2009 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 17, 2009 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 17, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 17, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 16, 2009 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 19, 2008 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 19, 2008 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 19, 2008 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 18, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 18, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 18, 2008 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 19, 2008 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 19, 2008 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 19, 2008 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 18, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 18, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 18, 2008 | ERSI | TEAS RESPONSE TO SUSPENSION INQUIRY RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 18, 2008 | GNS2 | NOTIFICATION OF INQUIRY AS TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2008 | GNSI | INQUIRY TO SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2008 | CNSI | SUSPENSION INQUIRY WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 18, 2008 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Jun 18, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Dec 18, 2007 | GNS3 | NOTIFICATION OF LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 18, 2007 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 18, 2007 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 4, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 4, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 4, 2007 | 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. |
| Jun 5, 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. |
| Jun 5, 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. |
| Jun 4, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 21, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |