USPTO serial 77282041
THE SMART CHOICE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Mar 30, 2010
- Examiner
- GARDNER, DAWNA BERYL
- 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
Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 011 | Plumbing fittings, namely, shower control valves, tub control valves, diverter valves for hot and cold water with integral thermometer; surface mounted shower system primarily comprised of shower head, shower base and shower control valves for mixing hot and cold water; tub systems and shower control systems all primarily comprised of shower head, shower base, shower head sprayers, bath tub spout, tub control valves and shower control valves for mixing hot and cold water; thermostatic valves for controlling water temperature; lavatory and kitchen faucets; sensor-activated faucets; metering lavatory faucets; regulating accessories for water supply, namely, metered valves | ACTIVE | Apr 30, 2008 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 26, 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. |
| May 26, 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. |
| May 26, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 17, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 30, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 8, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 8, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 8, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 29, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 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. |
| Mar 29, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 30, 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. |
| Feb 22, 2010 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 21, 2010 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jan 27, 2010 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 27, 2010 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 16, 2009 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2009 | EISU | TEAS STATEMENT OF USE RECEIVED | The applicant filed a Statement of Use with specimens showing the mark in actual commerce. The USPTO will review the filing for compliance. If accepted, the mark can proceed to registration; if deficient, the USPTO may issue a requirement or office action. |
| Jun 16, 2009 | 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. |
| Mar 24, 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. |
| Mar 4, 2009 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 18, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 17, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 29, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 29, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 21, 2009 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 21, 2009 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Jan 21, 2009 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Jan 21, 2009 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Jul 21, 2008 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL 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. |
| Jul 18, 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. |
| Jun 23, 2008 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 23, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 23, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 20, 2008 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 26, 2007 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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, 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. |
| Dec 21, 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. |
| Dec 20, 2007 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 21, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |