USPTO serial 77523649
MDI
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 27, 2010
- Examiner
- BLANDU, FLORENTINA
- 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
Hickory, NC, US
Hickory, NC, US
Hickory, NC, US
Hickory, NC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michele M. Glessner
Michele M. Glessner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP301 S. College Street, Suite 3500CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-6050United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 029 | DAIRY PRODUCTS, namely, BUTTERMILK, CREAM, HALF AND HALF, AND WHIPPED TOPPING; [ DIPS; PRE-MADE SALADS, namely, CHICKEN SALAD, COLE SLAW, AND POTATO SALAD ] ; VEGETABLES, namely, FROZEN POTATOES [ ; AND MEATS, namely, SAUSAGE; MINI CORN DOGS AND MOZZARELLA STICKS; FROZEN SNACKS, namely, BREADED JALAPENO PEPPERS ] | ACTIVE | Feb 26, 2007 |
| 030 | STAPLE FOODS, NAMELY, BREAD AND ROLL DOUGH, PANCAKES, PIE CRUSTS | ACTIVE | Feb 26, 2007 |
| 035 | BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, namely, PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES OF OTHERS; RETAIL STORES SERVICES, MERCHANDISING SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTORSHIP SERVICES IN THE FIELD OF FOOD PRODUCTS [, FLORAL PRODUCTS, HEALTH AND BEAUTY PRODUCTS, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE ] | ACTIVE | Feb 26, 2007 |
| 036 | [ ACCOUNT CARD SERVICES, NAMELY, CREDIT CARD AND DEBIT CARD SERVICES ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2007 |
| 041 | EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, namely, CONDUCTING [ CLASSES, ] SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS IN THE FIELD OF RETAILING AND MERCHANDISING | ACTIVE | Feb 26, 2007 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 26, 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. |
| Jun 26, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2022 | 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. |
| Apr 18, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 15, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 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. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 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. |
| Jan 15, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 22, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 4, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 4, 2016 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 4, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 26, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 31, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 27, 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 9, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 9, 2010 | 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. |
| Jan 4, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 1, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 17, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Dec 17, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 17, 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. |
| Nov 17, 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. |
| Nov 17, 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. |
| Nov 17, 2009 | 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. |
| Nov 2, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 2, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 2, 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. |
| Sep 10, 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. |
| Sep 10, 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. |
| Sep 10, 2009 | 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. |
| Sep 1, 2009 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Aug 28, 2009 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Aug 19, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 18, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 17, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Aug 17, 2009 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2009 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 17, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 17, 2009 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Aug 10, 2009 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jul 28, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 28, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 22, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 22, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 22, 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. |
| Jul 19, 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. |
| Jul 19, 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. |
| Jul 19, 2009 | 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. |
| Jul 15, 2009 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Jul 4, 2009 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Jun 23, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jun 22, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 22, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 22, 2009 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 22, 2009 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 22, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 9, 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. |
| Jun 9, 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. |
| Jun 9, 2009 | 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 27, 2009 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| May 8, 2009 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Apr 29, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 29, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 29, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 27, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 27, 2009 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 27, 2009 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 27, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 17, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 17, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 17, 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. |
| Oct 26, 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. |
| Oct 26, 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. |
| Oct 26, 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. |
| Oct 24, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 22, 2008 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Jul 21, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |