USPTO serial 78194273
HOT TOPIC
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jun 15, 2004
- Examiner
- MOLINOFF, JEFFREY S.
- Law office
- —
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
City of Industry, CA
City of Industry, CA
City of Industry, CA
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jorge Arciniega
Jorge Arciniega Loeb & Loeb LLP10100 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 2200Los Angeles, CA 90067United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 003 | Cosmetics, namely, face, eye [ and body ] make-up, lipstick, nail polish, glitter, [ artificial eyelashes, body lotion; soaps; shower gel; body powder, face powder; ] perfume, [ hair dye and gels, cologne and incense ] | ACTIVE | Jul 15, 1997 |
| 016 | [ adhesive face jewels; temporary face and body tattoos] | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Jul 15, 1997 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 26, 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 26, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 2, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 2, 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. |
| Jul 2, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 25, 2024 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 25, 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. |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Jul 25, 2024 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Jul 25, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 1, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | 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. |
| Feb 15, 2023 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 15, 2023 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 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 15, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 2, 2016 | 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. |
| Sep 2, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 28, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 28, 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. |
| Jun 28, 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. |
| Jun 28, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 16, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 16, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 26, 2013 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 6, 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. |
| Jun 6, 2012 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 25, 2011 | 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. |
| Nov 25, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 11, 2011 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 1, 2010 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 1, 2010 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 15, 2010 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 15, 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. |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 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. |
| Mar 3, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jan 21, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Dec 15, 2003 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 15, 2003 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jun 13, 2003 | 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. |
| Jun 12, 2003 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |