USPTO serial 77821766
DON'T MESS WITH TEXAS
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 9, 2010
- Examiner
- HAMPTON, CHARISMA
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 112
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
Texas Department of Transportation
Austin, TX
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Texas Department of Transportation
Austin, TX
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Texas Department of Transportation
Austin, TX
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Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Dwayne K. Goetzel
Dwayne K. Goetzel Kowert, Hood, Munyon, Rankin & Goetzel, P.C.1120 S Cap of TX Hwy, Bldg 2, Ste 300AUSTIN, TX 78746UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | Non-luminous and non-mechanical metal signs; metal key chains | ACTIVE | — |
| 011 | Plastic squeeze flashlights | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | — |
| 016 | Printed matter and paper products, namely, postcards, posters, coasters made of paper, [ paper folders, ] temporary tattoos, [ trading cards, coin holders, ] note pads and decorative pencils | ACTIVE | — |
| 018 | Luggage tags; backpack tags | ACTIVE | — |
| 021 | Beverage containers, namely, insulated sleeve holders for beverage cups and cans; glassware, namely, pitchers, drinking glasses and shot glasses | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2020 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Nov 7, 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. |
| Nov 7, 2020 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Nov 7, 2020 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 4, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 19, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 4, 2020 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 9, 2019 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2017 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 11, 2017 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 11, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 4, 2016 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 9, 2015 | REM1 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (6-YR) E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 22, 2014 | 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 22, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 24, 2012 | 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 24, 2012 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 9, 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. |
| Sep 23, 2010 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 24, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 24, 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. |
| Jul 17, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 17, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 30, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 30, 2010 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 30, 2010 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 30, 2010 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 30, 2010 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 23, 2010 | GNFN | NOTIFICATION OF FINAL REFUSAL EMAILED | — |
| Jun 23, 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. |
| Jun 23, 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. |
| Jun 4, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 3, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 3, 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. |
| Dec 4, 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. |
| Dec 4, 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. |
| Dec 4, 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. |
| Dec 4, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 12, 2009 | MPMK | NOTICE OF PSEUDO MARK MAILED | — |
| Sep 11, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Sep 11, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |