USPTO serial 77437094
THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 11, 2015
- Examiner
- HWANG, JOHN C B
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
Attorney of record
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Gene K. Park
Gene K. Park MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP1111 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, NWWASHINGTON, DC 20004-2541United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 025 | T-Shirts, sweatshirts, hats, and caps | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 2025 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 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. |
| Nov 13, 2025 | 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. |
| Nov 13, 2025 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 28, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 11, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2022 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2022 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 25, 2022 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 11, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 11, 2015 | 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. |
| Jul 9, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 8, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 30, 2015 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Mar 17, 2015 | CRTP | REG. CANCELLED - RESTORED TO PENDENCY | — |
| Mar 12, 2015 | APET | ASSIGNED TO PETITION STAFF | — |
| Mar 5, 2015 | RCII | REQUEST TO CANCEL INADVERTENTLY ISSUED REGISTRATION RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 26, 2015 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 27, 2014 | PRAM | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 7 | — |
| Aug 27, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 19, 2014 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 14, 2011 | R.SR | REGISTERED-SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER | Your mark is registered on the Supplemental Register, which is available for marks that are not yet distinctive enough for the Principal Register but can still identify a source. Protection is more limited than Principal Register registration but can later support a Principal Register application. |
| May 11, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 11, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 10, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 10, 2011 | CNSR | ALLOWED SUPPLEMENTAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 10, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| May 10, 2011 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| May 4, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| May 4, 2011 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| May 4, 2011 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| May 4, 2011 | 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. |
| Nov 5, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 4, 2010 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2010 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| May 8, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| May 7, 2010 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| May 3, 2010 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| May 3, 2010 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Dec 8, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 23, 2009 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 23, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 3, 2009 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Nov 3, 2009 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Apr 30, 2009 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 30, 2009 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Apr 30, 2009 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Nov 4, 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. |
| Aug 12, 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. |
| Jul 23, 2008 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 10, 2008 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 9, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jul 9, 2008 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 9, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 4, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |