USPTO serial 77589176
TUFF
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Aug 4, 2009
- Examiner
- GOODSAID, IRA
- 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
The Smead Manufacturing Company
Hastings, MN
The Smead Manufacturing Company
Hastings, MN
The Smead Manufacturing Company
Hastings, MN
THE SMEAD MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC
HASTINGS, MN
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Janet M. Garetto
Janet M. Garetto Nixon Peabody LLP70 West Madison Street, Suite 5200Chicago, IL 60602United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Office and organizational supplies, namely, file folders, file pockets, document folders in the form of wallets and expanding files; folders; hanging folders | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 14, 2025 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 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 8, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 29, 2025 | 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. |
| May 29, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Oct 22, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2020 | 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. |
| Oct 22, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 22, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 30, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 30, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 30, 2020 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Jul 30, 2020 | 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 30, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 30, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 30, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 30, 2018 | 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. |
| Aug 30, 2018 | 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. |
| Aug 30, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 21, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 4, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 18, 2018 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 21, 2015 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 21, 2015 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 21, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 7, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 4, 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. |
| Jul 1, 2009 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 1, 2009 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 30, 2009 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 30, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 5, 2009 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jun 5, 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. |
| May 12, 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. |
| Feb 17, 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. |
| Jan 28, 2009 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 12, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 12, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 12, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 12, 2009 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2009 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jan 9, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 3, 2008 | AMPX | PRELIMINARY/VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT - ENTERED | — |
| Nov 3, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 20, 2008 | PARI | TEAS VOLUNTARY AMENDMENT RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 15, 2008 | MDSM | NOTICE OF DESIGN SEARCH CODE MAILED | — |
| Oct 14, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |