USPTO serial 78457008
THE BOOK THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN IN THE BOX
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 22, 2005
- Examiner
- FRYE, KIMBERLY
- Law office
- PUBLICATION AND ISSUE SECTION
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
Santa Rosa, CA, US
Sebastopol, CA, US
Sebastopol, CA, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
John J. Sullivan
17 Liberty StreetSAN FRANCISCO, CA 94110United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Series of guide books in the fields of computer software, hardware and the internet | ACTIVE | Mar 31, 2000 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Mar 23, 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. |
| Mar 23, 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. |
| Mar 23, 2026 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 8, 2026 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 22, 2024 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 9, 2019 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 6, 2016 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 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. |
| Feb 6, 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. |
| Feb 6, 2016 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 22, 2015 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Oct 21, 2011 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 21, 2011 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Oct 21, 2011 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 30, 2011 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 5, 2006 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 22, 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. |
| Sep 21, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 30, 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. |
| Aug 10, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| May 12, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| May 6, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 27, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 25, 2005 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Apr 14, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 14, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Apr 13, 2005 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Mar 4, 2005 | 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. |
| Mar 4, 2005 | CNRT | NON-FINAL ACTION WRITTEN | 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. |
| Feb 28, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jan 20, 2005 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 6, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |