USPTO serial 78348245
IDEAS THAT MATTER
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 9, 2006
- Examiner
- SNAPP, TINA LOUISE
- 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
Johannesburg, ZA
Braamfontein, ZA
Braamfontein, ZA
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Jeffrey A. Smith
Jeffrey A. Smith Millen White Zelano and Branigan PC2200 Clarendon Blvd Suite 1400Arlington, VA 22201United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 036 | Providing financial sponsorships and financial grants to graphic designers for creating printed communication campaigns | ACTIVE | Oct 31, 1999 |
| 041 | Providing recognition and incentives by way of awards to demonstrate excellence in the field of graphic design; providing information about awards recognizing achievement in the field of graphic design | ACTIVE | Oct 31, 1999 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 13, 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. |
| Jul 13, 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. |
| Jul 13, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 11, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | EWAF | TEAS WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY RECEIVED-FIRM RETAINS | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | EWOR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 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 27, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 2025 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 22, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 22, 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. |
| Jul 22, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 19, 2016 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 3, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 3, 2016 | CORV | REVIEW OF CORRESPONDENCE COMPLETE - ADDRESS UPDATED | — |
| May 3, 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. |
| May 3, 2016 | 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 2, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Feb 24, 2016 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 2015 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 19, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 19, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Jul 16, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 6, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| May 9, 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. |
| Mar 23, 2006 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 17, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Mar 13, 2006 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 4, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 20, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 20, 2006 | 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. |
| Aug 23, 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. |
| May 31, 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. |
| May 11, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 15, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 11, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 10, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 2, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 20, 2004 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Dec 15, 2004 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Dec 15, 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 20, 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 20, 2004 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 12, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |