USPTO serial 77607209
PREPARE TO SMILE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 22, 2009
- Examiner
- FRENCH, CURTIS W
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 115
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
Omaha Steaks International, Inc.
Omaha, NE, US
Omaha Steaks International, Inc.
Omaha, NE, US
Omaha Steaks International, Inc.
Omaha, NE, US
OMAHA STEAKS INTERNATIONAL, LLC
OMAHA, NE, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Christopher M. Bikus
Christopher M. Bikus Attorney of Record, Nebraska Bar Member1700 Farnam StreetOmaha, NE 68102United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 029 | [ frozen entrees consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry, seafood or vegetables; frozen meals consisting primarily of meat, fish, poultry, seafood or vegetables; meat; poultry; pork; frankfurters; bratwurst; uncooked hamburger patties; hamburger meat; sausages; soups; seafood, crabs, shrimp, lobsters, and salmon, all not live; veal; processed lamb; frozen appetizers consisting primarily of chicken or seafood; beef jerky; prepared nuts; omelets; meatballs; dips; frozen vegetables ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2009 |
| 030 | [ sauces; ] bakery desserts; frozen entrees consisting primarily of pasta or rice; [ spring rolls; ] frozen meals consisting primarily of pasta or rice; [ rice cakes; seasonings; mustard; horseradish; ] cakes [ ; cream puffs; cookies; cookie dough; breakfast burritos; tarts ] | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2009 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 29, 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. |
| Sep 29, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 13, 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. |
| Dec 13, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 15, 2023 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 21, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 21, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 21, 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. |
| Feb 21, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 21, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 13, 2020 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 13, 2020 | 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 13, 2020 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Aug 13, 2020 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 13, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 22, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 22, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 17, 2018 | 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 17, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 4, 2015 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2015 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 23, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 9, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 22, 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. |
| Nov 19, 2009 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 18, 2009 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 9, 2009 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 9, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 21, 2009 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 21, 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 19, 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 24, 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. |
| Feb 4, 2009 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 21, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 21, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 5, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 15, 2008 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 15, 2008 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 15, 2008 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 15, 2008 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Dec 13, 2008 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 7, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |