USPTO serial 78038470
WHAC-A-MOLE
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Reg. 2536814Status 780Registered
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Feb 5, 2002
- Examiner
- SHELLA, MELISSA
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
EL SEGUNDO, CA, US
Daytona Beach, FL, US
Daytona Beach, FL, US
Daytona Beach, FL, US
Attorney of record
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MICHAEL MOORE
MICHAEL MOORE MATTEL, INC.333 CONTINENTAL BOULEVARDTWR 15-1EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 028 | [ Games, namely, hand held unit for playing electronic games, and ] board games | ACTIVE | Dec 25, 1999 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | TMBN | TTAB RELEASE CASE TO TRADEMARKS | — |
| Feb 18, 2025 | CCON | COUNTERCLAIM OPP. NO. 999999 | — |
| May 16, 2022 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 16, 2022 | RNL2 | REGISTERED AND RENEWED (SECOND 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 16, 2022 | 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. |
| May 16, 2022 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 11, 2022 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2021 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2012 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 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. |
| Aug 23, 2012 | 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. |
| Aug 22, 2012 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 6, 2012 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 17, 2008 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 20, 2008 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 13, 2008 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Feb 8, 2008 | PLGL | ASSIGNED TO PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 5, 2008 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 3, 2007 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Oct 15, 2003 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2002 | 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. |
| Nov 13, 2001 | 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. |
| Oct 24, 2001 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Sep 9, 2001 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jun 25, 2001 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| May 16, 2001 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION 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. |
| May 1, 2001 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |