USPTO serial 77184935
HIDDEN HITCH
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 10, 2009
- Examiner
- SPARACINO, MARK V
- 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
CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.
PLYMOUTH, MI
Other trademarks owned by CEQUENT PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS, INC.
Plymouth, MI
Plymouth, MI
Plymouth, MI
Plymouth, MI
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Alex P. Garens
Alex P. Garens Day Pitney LLP1 Federal Street, 29th FloorBoston, MA 02110United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | [ ELECTRONIC BRAKE CONTROLS FOR VEHICLE TRAILERS; ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND CIRCUIT PROTECTORS FOR VEHICLE TRAILERS; ELECTRICAL CONTROLS FOR TRAILER BRAKES, 12 VOLT CONVERTERS, AND 12 VOLT CIRCUIT PROTECTORS ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1991 |
| 011 | [ LIGHTS FOR VEHICLES; AND TOW LIGHTS FOR REPLACEMENT ON A TRAILER OR VEHICLE ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jun 1, 1991 |
| 012 | Vehicle towing equipment, namely, trailer hitches, [ goose neck hitches, fifth wheel hitches, weight distributing hitches with sway controls, step bumper hitches, trailer hitch accessories, namely, hitch balls, hitch ball covers, trailer receivers, trailer couplers, safety chains, pull pins, clips, trailer locks, tow hooks, pintle hooks, lunette eyes, ] drawbars, [ and adapters for converting from one hitch size to another, front mount hitches for use on a vehicle, cargo trailers; cargo carriers for vehicles; bicycle carriers for vehicles; bicycle carrier adapters for vehicles, tow bars for vehicles; ] trailer hitch bars, mounts and balls, towing starter kits comprised of a ball mount, a hitch ball, and either a link and clip or lock; hitch kits for land vehicles comprised essentially of receiver tubing, receiver tube covers [ ; transmission coolers for use in land vehicles; wiring harnesses for vehicle trailers ] | ACTIVE | Jun 1, 1991 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 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. |
| Jun 11, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 29, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 13, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 13, 2019 | 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. |
| Feb 13, 2019 | 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. |
| Feb 6, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 6, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 10, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 6, 2017 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 25, 2016 | 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 25, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 15, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 24, 2015 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 24, 2015 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 24, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 10, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 20, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 21, 2012 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 10, 2011 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 13, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 10, 2009 | 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 25, 2008 | 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 5, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 23, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 20, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 20, 2008 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Oct 20, 2008 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 20, 2008 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 20, 2008 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Oct 14, 2008 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Oct 14, 2008 | 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. |
| Oct 14, 2008 | 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. |
| Sep 19, 2008 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 19, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 18, 2008 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 21, 2008 | 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. |
| May 21, 2008 | 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. |
| May 21, 2008 | 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. |
| May 15, 2008 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Apr 28, 2008 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Apr 11, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 7, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 20, 2008 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Mar 20, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Mar 20, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 7, 2008 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Sep 6, 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. |
| Sep 6, 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. |
| Sep 6, 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. |
| Aug 30, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 14, 2007 | 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. |
| Aug 14, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 23, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |