USPTO serial 78321860
THE FIRST 48
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jul 18, 2006
- Examiner
- SHARPER JR, SAM
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
What this means
This registration is in, or will soon enter, a USPTO maintenance window. Missing a Section 8 or Section 9 filing can cancel the registration.
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Owner
New York, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
New York, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
New York, NY, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Mary S. Mathew
Mary S. Mathew DENTONS US LLPP.O. Box #1302CHICAGO, IL 60604United StatesGoods and services
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 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. |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 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. |
| Sep 8, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 20, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 18, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 8, 2022 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 8, 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. |
| Aug 8, 2022 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 7, 2016 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 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 6, 2016 | 9G8P | REGISTERED - SEC. 9 GRANTED/CHECK RECORD FOR SEC. 8 | — |
| Aug 6, 2016 | 8PRT | REGISTERED - PARTIAL SEC. 8 (10-YR) ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 6, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 17, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 18, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 25, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 20, 2013 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 13, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 13, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 10, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 4, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 25, 2011 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Jan 20, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 14, 2010 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 14, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 7, 2009 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Sep 30, 2009 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Apr 18, 2008 | 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 18, 2008 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 21, 2007 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 16, 2007 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Nov 4, 2006 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 21, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jul 18, 2006 | 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 1, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 26, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| May 22, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| May 5, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 7, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Oct 4, 2005 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Oct 4, 2005 | 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. |
| Jun 1, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 31, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| May 3, 2005 | 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. |
| Mar 21, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 9, 2005 | ETOP | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE PROCESS - TERMINATED | — |
| Mar 8, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Mar 7, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 8, 2004 | ETOF | EXTENSION OF TIME TO OPPOSE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 10, 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. |
| Jul 21, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Jun 1, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| May 18, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Nov 24, 2003 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |