USPTO serial 77804028
SOUTHERN GROUND
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 21, 2011
- Examiner
- KEAM, ALEX S
- 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
Attorney of record
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Shannon Zmud Teicher
Shannon Zmud Teicher Jackson Walker LLP2323 Ross Avenue, Suite 600Dallas, TX 75201United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 009 | Sound recordings featuring music; video recordings featuring music; pre-recorded CDs, audio tapes and DVDs featuring music and music entertainment; downloadable audio recordings and downloadable audiovisual recordings featuring music via global computer network and wireless devices | ACTIVE | May 4, 2010 |
| 041 | Entertainment services, namely, production of video and audio recordings featuring music and entertainment; providing non-downloadable prerecorded music and non-downloadable videos featuring music online via a global computer network | ACTIVE | Sep 24, 2009 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 11, 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. |
| Aug 11, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 11, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 11, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 1, 2021 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 1, 2021 | 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. |
| Oct 1, 2021 | 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. |
| Oct 1, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 26, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 21, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 12, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 21, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 9, 2013 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Aug 9, 2013 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 21, 2011 | 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. |
| May 19, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 18, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 17, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 17, 2011 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| May 17, 2011 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 12, 2011 | 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. |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 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. |
| Apr 8, 2011 | 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. |
| Apr 8, 2011 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Apr 6, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Apr 1, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 29, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2011 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 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. |
| Mar 29, 2011 | 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. |
| Sep 21, 2010 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 17, 2010 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 17, 2010 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 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 6, 2010 | 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. |
| Jan 12, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2010 | 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. |
| Dec 9, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 9, 2009 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 20, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 20, 2009 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Nov 20, 2009 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2009 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 20, 2009 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Nov 18, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 17, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Aug 17, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |