USPTO serial 77781694
TIF
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Sep 15, 2015
- Examiner
- DINALLO, KEVIN M
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
Athens, GA, US
Other trademarks owned by University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
Athens, GA, US
Other trademarks owned by University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
Athens, GA, US
Other trademarks owned by University of Georgia Research Foundation, Inc.
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Todd Deveau
Todd Deveau Thomas Horstemeyer, LLP3200 Windy Hill Rd. SESuite 1600EATLANTA, GA 30339Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 031 | Turfgrass | ACTIVE | Jun 30, 2015 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 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. |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 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 13, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 8, 2025 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 15, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 12, 2022 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 12, 2022 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Aug 12, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 15, 2022 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 15, 2020 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 5, 2019 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Sep 5, 2019 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 15, 2015 | 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. |
| Aug 11, 2015 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 10, 2015 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 23, 2015 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 13, 2015 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 13, 2015 | 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. |
| Jan 29, 2015 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 28, 2015 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 12, 2015 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2015 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Sep 10, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 9, 2014 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Aug 25, 2014 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Apr 25, 2014 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Mar 20, 2014 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 19, 2014 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 24, 2014 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Feb 24, 2014 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Sep 17, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 16, 2013 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 13, 2013 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 22, 2013 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Aug 22, 2013 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Feb 28, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 26, 2013 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Feb 26, 2013 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Feb 26, 2013 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Feb 26, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 28, 2012 | NOAM | NOA E-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. |
| Jul 3, 2012 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 3, 2012 | 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. |
| Jun 13, 2012 | NONP | NOTIFICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLICATION E-MAILED | — |
| May 29, 2012 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 25, 2012 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 25, 2012 | EXPT | EXPARTE APPEAL TERMINATED | — |
| May 24, 2012 | EXPR | EX PARTE APPEAL-REFUSAL REVERSED | — |
| Nov 14, 2011 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 29, 2011 | RBFT | REPLY BRIEF FILED - CHECK TTAB FILES | — |
| Jul 8, 2011 | GNSN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS STATEMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 8, 2011 | GNES | EXAMINERS STATEMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 8, 2011 | CNES | EXAMINERS STATEMENT - COMPLETED | — |
| May 9, 2011 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Feb 3, 2011 | GEA1 | NOTIFICATION OF ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2011 | GECD | ACTION DENYING REQ FOR RECON E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 3, 2011 | CNCF | ACTION CONTINUING FINAL - COMPLETED | — |
| Jan 26, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jan 26, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jan 12, 2011 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 9, 2011 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 9, 2011 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Jan 9, 2011 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Jan 9, 2011 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| Jul 8, 2010 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jul 8, 2010 | GNFR | FINAL REFUSAL E-MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Jul 8, 2010 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Apr 15, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 15, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 15, 2010 | 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 15, 2009 | 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 15, 2009 | 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 15, 2009 | 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 15, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jul 20, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Jul 18, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |