USPTO serial 77981844
TROPIC SUN
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 14, 2011
- Examiner
- PHAM, LANA H
- Law office
- TMO LAW OFFICE 115
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
Chesapeake, VA, US
Family Dollar Stores of Michigan, Inc.
Matthews, NC, US
Other trademarks owned by Family Dollar Stores of Michigan, Inc.
Family Dollar Stores of Michigan, Inc.
Matthews, NC, US
Other trademarks owned by Family Dollar Stores of Michigan, Inc.
Matthews, NC, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Robert C. Van Arnam
Robert C. Van Arnam Williams Mullen, c/o IP Docketing200 South 10th Street, Suite 1600Williams Mullen CenterRichmond, VA 23219Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | sun block preparations; after-sun preparations, namely, after-sun gels, and oils; cosmetic sun tanning preparations; non-medicated sun care preparations, namely, aloe vera gel for cosmetic purposes | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2011 |
| 009 | [ sunglasses ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2010 |
| 024 | beach towels | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2010 |
| 025 | headwear, swim wear, footwear | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2010 |
| 028 | [ Beach toys, namely, inflatable float mattresses for recreational use, inflatable toy rings, tubes, and balls, sand digging toy tools, and toy buckets ] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Mar 31, 2011 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 7, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 7, 2026 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 14, 2025 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 4, 2022 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 4, 2022 | 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. |
| May 4, 2022 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| May 4, 2022 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 28, 2022 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 26, 2022 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 26, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 26, 2022 | 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 26, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 26, 2022 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 30, 2021 | PUM1 | OFFICE ACTION ISSUED POU1 | — |
| Dec 29, 2021 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 14, 2021 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 14, 2020 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 20, 2018 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 27, 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. |
| Apr 27, 2018 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 21, 2018 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 12, 2018 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jan 12, 2018 | C15P | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 14, 2017 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 15, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 14, 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 10, 2011 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE E-MAILED | — |
| May 7, 2011 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 29, 2011 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Apr 18, 2011 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 18, 2011 | DPCC | DIVISIONAL PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Apr 7, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | DRRR | DIVISIONAL REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | ERTD | TEAS REQUEST TO DIVIDE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 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. |
| Apr 5, 2011 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 5, 2010 | 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. |
| Aug 10, 2010 | NPUB | OFFICIAL GAZETTE PUBLICATION CONFIRMATION E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 10, 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 2, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 2, 2010 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jun 21, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 21, 2010 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 21, 2010 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 21, 2010 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 21, 2010 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 20, 2010 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Jun 20, 2010 | GNEN | NOTIFICATION OF EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 20, 2010 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 20, 2010 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Jun 16, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 16, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 15, 2009 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 5, 2009 | NWOS | NEW APPLICATION OFFICE SUPPLIED DATA ENTERED | — |
| Oct 2, 2009 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |