USPTO serial 78338268
SANTA SPECIAL
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Reg. 2937915Status 710
- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Apr 5, 2005
- Examiner
- STIGLITZ, SUSAN R
- Law office
- POST REGISTRATION
What this means
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William C. Bovender
William C. Bovender HUNTER, SMITH & DAVIS, LLP1212 N. EASTMAN ROAD, P.O. BOX 3740KINGSPORT, TN 37664UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Charitable services, namely collecting funds, and annually distributing such funds to children and other community members from a train at designated sites along an established railroad route, such distributions being made by an individual dressed as Santa Claus along with other individuals who assist in such distributions, including (but not limited to) celebrities and members of the media | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 30, 1943 |
| 041 | Charitable services, namely collecting toys, sporting goods, games, playthings and school supplies, and annually distributing such toys, sporting goods, games, playthings and school supplies to children and other community members from a train at designated sites along an established railroad route, such distributions being made by an individual dressed as Santa Claus along with other individuals who assist in such distributions, including (but not limited to) celebrities and members of the media | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 30, 1943 |
| 043 | Charitable services, namely collecting food and candy, and annually distributing such food and candy to children and other community members from a train at designated sites along an established railroad route, such distributions being made by an individual dressed as Santa Claus along with other individuals who assist in such distributions, including (but not limited to) celebrities and members of the media | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 30, 1943 |
| 045 | Charitable services, namely collecting clothing, and annually distributing such clothing to children and other community members from a train at designated sites along an established railroad route, such distributions being made by an individual dressed as Santa Claus along with other individuals who assist in such distributions, including (but not limited to) celebrities and members of the media | SECTION 8 - CANCELLED | Nov 30, 1943 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | CAEX | CANCELLED SEC. 8 (10-YR)/EXPIRED SECTION 9 | — |
| Apr 5, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 13, 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. |
| Aug 13, 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. |
| Aug 9, 2014 | PR89 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 9 | — |
| Aug 9, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jul 23, 2014 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 23, 2014 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 14, 2010 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jun 30, 2010 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 14, 2010 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 5, 2005 | 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. |
| Jan 11, 2005 | 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. |
| Dec 22, 2004 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Nov 5, 2004 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 29, 2004 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Oct 27, 2004 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Oct 26, 2004 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Oct 19, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Oct 19, 2004 | 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. |
| Jul 22, 2004 | 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. |
| Jul 19, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 9, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |