USPTO serial 77572885
EXPLAINER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 18, 2009
- Examiner
- DAWE III, WILLIAM H
- 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
Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, LLC
Arlington, VA
Other trademarks owned by Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, LLC
Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, LLC
Arlington, VA
Other trademarks owned by Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, LLC
Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, LLC
Arlington, VA
Other trademarks owned by Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive, LLC
Washington, DC
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Andrew N. Spivak
Andrew N. Spivak Mosaic Legal Group, PLLC5185 MacArthur Boulevard, NW, Suite 350Washington, DC 20016-3341United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Online publications, namely columns, featuring information on topics of general interest | ACTIVE | Jun 10, 1998 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | 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 25, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 25, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 11, 2019 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 11, 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 11, 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 11, 2019 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 3, 2019 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 3, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 7, 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. |
| Dec 7, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 23, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 17, 2015 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2015 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2015 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 10, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 10, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 29, 2013 | 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. |
| Jul 29, 2013 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 16, 2011 | 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. |
| Dec 16, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 18, 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. |
| Jun 2, 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. |
| May 13, 2009 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 29, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 28, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 27, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 23, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 22, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 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. |
| Oct 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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 28, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 22, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |