USPTO serial 78524653
SMART BITES
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Nov 6, 2007
- Examiner
- HELFMAN, JUDITH MICHELLE
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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Owner
MCLEAN, VA
FRANKLIN, TN
Brentwood, TN
Brentwood, TN
Brentwood, TN
FRANKLIN, TN
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Courtney A. Laginess
Courtney A. Laginess Mars, Incorporated930 West Evergreen AvenueMars Goose IslandChicago, IL 60642Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 031 | Pet foods, including pet treats | ACTIVE | — |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Dec 5, 2017 | 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. |
| Dec 5, 2017 | 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. |
| Dec 5, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 7, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 6, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2016 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 13, 2014 | 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. |
| May 13, 2014 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 12, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 12, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 11, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 28, 2013 | 815F | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) & SEC. 15 FILED | — |
| Aug 28, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Aug 28, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 4, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 25, 2012 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jul 23, 2008 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Nov 6, 2007 | 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 28, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 28, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Aug 29, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 29, 2007 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Jul 10, 2007 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Jul 10, 2007 | 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. |
| Jan 10, 2007 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Jan 10, 2007 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Jan 10, 2007 | EEXT | SOU TEAS EXTENSION RECEIVED | The applicant requested more time to file a Statement of Use before the Notice of Allowance deadline. Each extension typically adds six months. A limited number of extensions are available for intent-to-use applications not yet in use. |
| Nov 7, 2006 | 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 7, 2006 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 11, 2006 | 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. |
| Apr 18, 2006 | 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 29, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Feb 24, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 24, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Feb 24, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Feb 24, 2006 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Feb 24, 2006 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 24, 2006 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Feb 24, 2006 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Feb 21, 2006 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Feb 2, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Feb 2, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 27, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 26, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jan 25, 2006 | ACEC | AMENDMENT FROM APPLICANT ENTERED | — |
| Jan 9, 2006 | PAPER RECEIVED | — | |
| Jan 3, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 5, 2005 | GPRA | PRIORITY ACTION E-MAILED | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Jul 5, 2005 | CPRA | PRIORITY ACTION WRITTEN | A priority action is a type of Office Action the USPTO treats as time-sensitive. It usually means the examining attorney needs a specific response or amendment quickly — often relating to a foreign priority claim or a formal requirement. Respond within the stated deadline. |
| Jul 1, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Dec 8, 2004 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |