USPTO serial 77632687
SMART CASE
Reviewed by CopyMark Law Group
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 19, 2010
- Examiner
- CLAYTON, CHERYL A
- 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
S. Hackensack, NJ, US
S. Hackensack, NJ, US
S. Hackensack, NJ, US
Cupertino, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Irene K. Chong
Irene K. Chong Apple Inc.One Apple Park WayMS-39-1IPLCupertino, CA 95014Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Protective cases for use with electronic devices, namely, protective cases for use with portable handheld communication devices | ACTIVE | Oct 9, 2009 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 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. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 29, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 18, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 18, 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. |
| Apr 18, 2020 | 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. |
| Apr 18, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 20, 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. |
| Feb 20, 2020 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 19, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 21, 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. |
| Dec 21, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 16, 2018 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 16, 2018 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 30, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Sep 25, 2015 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 25, 2015 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 24, 2015 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 17, 2015 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Aug 17, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 17, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 27, 2015 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Apr 22, 2015 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 8, 2015 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 21, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 10, 2014 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Mar 22, 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. |
| Mar 22, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 21, 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. |
| Mar 21, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 19, 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. |
| Dec 14, 2009 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 7, 2009 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 17, 2009 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 17, 2009 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 28, 2009 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 28, 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. |
| Aug 11, 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. |
| May 19, 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. |
| Apr 29, 2009 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 14, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 13, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 13, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 13, 2009 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2009 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Apr 6, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 6, 2009 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Mar 23, 2009 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Mar 11, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 11, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 10, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Mar 10, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 18, 2008 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Dec 17, 2008 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |