USPTO serial 78605153
ALWAYS THE BEST
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 15, 2007
- Examiner
- WIENER, MICHAEL
- Law office
- TMEG LAW OFFICE 108
What this means
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Owner
Chicago, IL, US
CHICAGO, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
CHICAGO, IL, US
Chicago, IL, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Shoko Naruo
Shoko Naruo Thompson Coburn LLPOne US Bank PlazaSt. Louis, MO 63101United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 029 | [ Frozen, canned, preserved and dried fruits and vegetables; meat and ] * frozen * seafood | ACTIVE | Oct 1, 2005 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2026 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| May 15, 2026 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| May 13, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 13, 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. |
| May 13, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 18, 2020 | C.7C | NEW CERTIFICATE UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Dec 17, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 24, 2020 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 27, 2019 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jul 12, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 12, 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. |
| Jul 12, 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. |
| Jul 12, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| May 15, 2016 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 18, 2015 | NAS8 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 - E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 18, 2015 | 8.OK | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED | The USPTO accepted your Section 8 declaration showing the mark is still in use in commerce (or excusable nonuse). This satisfies the six-year maintenance requirement and keeps the registration active until the next renewal deadline. |
| Jun 25, 2013 | A7OK | AMENDMENT UNDER SECTION 7 - PROCESSED | — |
| Jun 11, 2013 | ES7R | TEAS SECTION 7 REQUEST RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 11, 2013 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| May 22, 2013 | PRA8 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 | — |
| Apr 1, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Mar 29, 2013 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Mar 29, 2013 | ES8R | TEAS SECTION 8 RECEIVED | — |
| May 15, 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. |
| Mar 23, 2007 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 20, 2007 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Feb 12, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Feb 12, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Feb 12, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 18, 2007 | 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. |
| Sep 18, 2006 | 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. |
| Sep 18, 2006 | CNRT | SU - 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. |
| Sep 14, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Sep 11, 2006 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 7, 2006 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 7, 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. |
| Feb 21, 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. |
| Nov 29, 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. |
| Nov 9, 2005 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 6, 2005 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 23, 2005 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 16, 2005 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 13, 2005 | XAEC | EXAMINER'S AMENDMENT ENTERED | — |
| Sep 9, 2005 | GNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 9, 2005 | CNEA | EXAMINERS AMENDMENT -WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 3, 2005 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 23, 2005 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 23, 2005 | 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 18, 2005 | 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 18, 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. |
| Jul 7, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Apr 15, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |