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USPTO serial 77256252

HOWSTUFFWORKS

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Reg. 3491518Status 800Registered
Filing date
Status date
Registration date
Aug 26, 2008
Examiner
JACKSON, STEVEN W
Law office
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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.

Status 800: 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.

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Owner

Attorney of record

The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.

Alicia Matusheski Khaled

Alicia Matusheski Khaled Perkins Coie LLPP.O. Box 2608Seattle, WA 98111United States

Goods and services

ClassDescriptionStatusFirst use
021Mugs; CupsACTIVEOct 6, 2000

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Prosecution history

DateCodeEventWhat it means
Sep 29, 2026ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Feb 12, 2026EWAFTEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS—
Feb 12, 2026TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Feb 12, 2026ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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 12, 2026REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Feb 12, 2026CHANAPPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED—
Feb 12, 2026COARTEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED—
Oct 30, 2024ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Jan 4, 2024EWAFTEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS—
Jan 4, 2024TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Jan 4, 2024ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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.
Jan 4, 2024REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Jun 23, 2022ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Mar 2, 2022ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Mar 6, 2019ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Feb 20, 2019ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Oct 17, 2018ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Aug 23, 2018NA89NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED—
Aug 23, 2018RNL1REGISTERED 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.
Aug 23, 201889AGREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED/SEC. 9 GRANTEDThe 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.
Aug 23, 2018APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Aug 13, 2018E89RTEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED—
Dec 6, 2017ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Aug 30, 2017ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Aug 26, 2017REM2COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED—
Nov 16, 2016ASCKASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY—
Aug 17, 2016ASGNAUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP—
Aug 13, 2014NA85NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED—
Aug 13, 2014C15AREGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK.—
Aug 13, 2014APRECASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL—
Jul 29, 2014E815TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED—
Jul 16, 2014ASGNAUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP—
Jul 10, 2014ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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 10, 2014REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Feb 5, 2014ASGNAUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP—
Dec 18, 2012TCCATEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED—
Aug 26, 2008R.PRREGISTERED-PRINCIPAL REGISTERYour 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 10, 2008PUBOPUBLISHED FOR OPPOSITIONYour 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 21, 2008NPUBNOTICE OF PUBLICATION—
May 6, 2008PREVLAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED—
May 6, 2008ALIEASSIGNED TO LIE—
May 6, 2008CNSAAPPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER—
Apr 21, 2008TEMETEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED—
Apr 20, 2008CRFACORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE—
Apr 20, 2008TROATEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION RECEIVEDThis 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 12, 2008ARAAATTORNEY/DOM.REP.REVOKED AND/OR APPOINTEDThis 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 12, 2008REAPTEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED—
Oct 19, 2007GNRNNOTIFICATION OF NON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 19, 2007GNRTNON-FINAL ACTION E-MAILEDA 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 19, 2007CNRTNON-FINAL ACTION WRITTENA 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 18, 2007DOCKASSIGNED TO EXAMINER—
Aug 20, 2007NWAPNEW APPLICATION ENTERED—

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