USPTO serial 77342733
LEADING THE WAY IN TABLEWARE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 1, 2009
- Examiner
- MIZELLE HOWARD,DEZMONA JULYE
- 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
ASHBURN, VA
Sterling, VA
FORTESSA TABLEWARE SOLUTIONS, LLC
ASHBURN, VA
Philadelphia, PA
Sterling, VA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Scott D. Woldow
Scott D. Woldow Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP1055 Thomas Jefferson Street, NWSuite 400Washington, DC 20007Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 008 | flatware, namely, knives, forks and spoons | ACTIVE | Jan 31, 2001 |
| 021 | dinnerware, namely, plates, bowls, cups, saucers, mugs, pitchers, decanters, creamers, sugar bowls, teapots not made of precious metal, coffee pots not made of precious metal, gravy boats, butter dishes, salt and pepper shakers, ramekins, bouillon cups, compote dishes, cruets, trays not made of precious metal, platters not made of precious metal, bread baskets, ice buckets, wine buckets, caddies for serving condiments, servingware for serving food, beverage glassware and stemware | ACTIVE | Jan 31, 2000 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | 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. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 15, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 19, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 25, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 25, 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. |
| Jul 25, 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. |
| Jul 25, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 20, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 14, 2019 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Mar 14, 2019 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 1, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 10, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 29, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 29, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 31, 2016 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 30, 2015 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Nov 28, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 7, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 9, 2015 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - INFORMATION MADE OF RECORD | — |
| Jan 8, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 7, 2015 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 13, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 1, 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. |
| Oct 26, 2009 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 26, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 15, 2009 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Sep 29, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 29, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 25, 2009 | 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. |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 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. |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 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. |
| Mar 31, 2009 | 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. |
| Feb 27, 2009 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 27, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 11, 2009 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 11, 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. |
| Aug 12, 2008 | 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. |
| May 20, 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. |
| Apr 30, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 16, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 16, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 11, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 10, 2008 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 10, 2008 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 10, 2008 | 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. |
| Feb 22, 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. |
| Feb 22, 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. |
| Feb 22, 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. |
| Feb 22, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 7, 2007 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Dec 6, 2007 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |