USPTO serial 77742464
DIRECT CONNECTION
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Dec 15, 2009
- Examiner
- HENRY, NAKIA D
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 129 - EXAMINING ATTORNEY ASSIGNED
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
Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission
Owings Mills, MD
Other trademarks owned by Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission
Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission
Owings Mills, MD
Other trademarks owned by Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission
Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission
Owings Mills, MD
Other trademarks owned by Maryland Public Broadcasting Commission
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Gregory M. Stone
Gregory M. Stone Whiteford, Taylor & Preston L.L.P.Seven Saint Paul StreetBaltimore, MD 21202-1636United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 041 | Entertainment in the nature of on-going television programs in the field of public affairs | ACTIVE | Oct 1, 2001 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 5, 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 5, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 5, 2024 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 5, 2024 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 6, 2020 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 6, 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. |
| Jan 6, 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. |
| Jan 6, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 6, 2019 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 2018 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 13, 2016 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 13, 2016 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 13, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 6, 2015 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 15, 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. |
| Sep 29, 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. |
| Sep 9, 2009 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 26, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Aug 26, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 21, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Aug 20, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 26, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| May 25, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |