USPTO serial 78193805
METAL SHIELD
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 12, 2004
- Examiner
- VOGLER, ANN LINNEHAN
- 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
PLYMOUTH, MI
PLYMOUTH, MI
Elkhart, IN
Elkhart, IN
CEQUENT CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
SOLON, OH
CEQUENT CONSUMER PRODUCTS, INC.
Solon, OH
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Alex P. Garens
Alex P. Garens Day Pitney LLP1 Federal Street, 29th FloorBoston, MA 02110United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 012 | Vehicle towing apparatus and structural parts therefore, namely, [ weight distributing hitches, fifth wheel hitches, goose neck hitches, ] trailer hitch receivers, hitch bars, mounts and balls, towing bars, and mechanical sway controls; [ bicycle carriers; ] bicycle carrier adapters; [ trailer hitch mounted cargo carriers; luggage carriers; trailor hitch tables and platforms; truck bed extenders; ] and bumper steps | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 11, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 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. |
| Jun 11, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 11, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 13, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 13, 2024 | 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. |
| Apr 13, 2024 | 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. |
| Apr 13, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Dec 5, 2023 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 12, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 29, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 15, 2015 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 16, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 16, 2014 | 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. |
| Dec 16, 2014 | 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. |
| Dec 13, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 24, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 20, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 9, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Nov 21, 2012 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| May 20, 2011 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| May 20, 2011 | FIXD | ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW COMPLETE | — |
| May 20, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 19, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Apr 19, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Apr 7, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2011 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Mar 25, 2011 | ERRR | ON HOLD - ELECTRONIC RECORD REVIEW REQUIRED | — |
| Mar 22, 2011 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Mar 16, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 15, 2011 | AMD7 | SEC 7 REQUEST FILED | — |
| Mar 15, 2011 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 5, 2007 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 29, 2007 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jun 26, 2007 | 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. |
| Jun 26, 2007 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 12, 2004 | 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. |
| Jun 30, 2004 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Jun 28, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 23, 2004 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jun 7, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 2, 2004 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Mar 15, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jan 15, 2004 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Dec 2, 2003 | 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. |
| Sep 9, 2003 | 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. |
| Aug 20, 2003 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jul 16, 2003 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 7, 2003 | CFIT | CASE FILE IN TICRS | — |
| Jun 24, 2003 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 23, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 23, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| May 14, 2003 | 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 29, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |