USPTO serial 78638390
EMPIRE
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Jan 7, 2014
- Examiner
- MORRIS, KRISTINA KLOIBER
- Law office
- GENERIC WEB UPDATE
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
SEWELL, NJ
FORT WAYNE, IN
SEWELL, NJ
SEWELL, NJ
SEWELL, NJ
Sewell, NJ
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Michael F. Snyder
Michael F. Snyder VOLPE KOENIG30 South 17th StreetSuite 1800PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-4009Goods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 028 | Sporting goods, equipment and accessories, namely, athletic protective equipment, namely, knee pads, elbow pads, forearm pads, shin pads, hip pads, chest protectors, and facemasks | ACTIVE | Dec 31, 2006 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 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. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 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. |
| Apr 30, 2024 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 5, 2024 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 7, 2023 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 10, 2021 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Aug 16, 2020 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Aug 16, 2020 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Aug 5, 2020 | EROP | TEAS RESPONSE TO OFFICE ACTION-POST REG RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2020 | PR23 | POST REGISTRATION ACTION MAILED - SEC. 8 & 15 | — |
| Feb 4, 2020 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jan 6, 2020 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 13, 2016 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 7, 2014 | 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. |
| Dec 5, 2013 | SUNA | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF STATEMENT OF USE MAILED | — |
| Dec 4, 2013 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Nov 25, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 21, 2013 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Nov 21, 2013 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Nov 12, 2013 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Nov 5, 2013 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Nov 5, 2013 | 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. |
| Jun 4, 2013 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Jun 3, 2013 | EX5G | SOU EXTENSION 5 GRANTED | — |
| May 9, 2013 | EXT5 | SOU EXTENSION 5 FILED | — |
| May 9, 2013 | 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 15, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Nov 14, 2012 | EX4G | SOU EXTENSION 4 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 9, 2012 | EXT4 | SOU EXTENSION 4 FILED | — |
| Nov 9, 2012 | 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. |
| May 18, 2012 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| May 17, 2012 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| May 9, 2012 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| May 9, 2012 | 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 15, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| Nov 14, 2011 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Nov 14, 2011 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Nov 9, 2011 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Nov 9, 2011 | 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. |
| May 11, 2011 | EXRA | NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF EXTENSION REQUEST MAILED | — |
| May 9, 2011 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| May 9, 2011 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| May 9, 2011 | 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 9, 2010 | 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. |
| Sep 14, 2010 | 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 25, 2010 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Aug 6, 2010 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Jul 30, 2010 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Jul 28, 2010 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jul 28, 2010 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jul 28, 2010 | 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. |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 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. |
| Jan 28, 2010 | 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. |
| Jan 15, 2010 | ZZZX | PREVIOUS ALLOWANCE COUNT WITHDRAWN | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | PBCR | WITHDRAWN FROM PUB - OG REVIEW QUERY | — |
| Dec 2, 2009 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Dec 2, 2009 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Nov 10, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Nov 10, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Nov 9, 2009 | ERFR | TEAS REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION RECEIVED | — |
| Nov 9, 2009 | EXPI | EX PARTE APPEAL-INSTITUTED | — |
| Nov 9, 2009 | JURT | JURISDICTION RESTORED TO EXAMINING ATTORNEY | — |
| Nov 9, 2009 | EXAF | EXPARTE APPEAL RECEIVED AT TTAB | — |
| May 8, 2009 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL MAILED | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| May 7, 2009 | CNFR | FINAL REFUSAL WRITTEN | A final Office Action (final refusal) means the examining attorney is maintaining at least one refusal and your options are narrower. You can file a response addressing the refusal, appeal to the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, or let the application abandon. |
| Apr 13, 2009 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Apr 13, 2009 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Apr 13, 2009 | 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. |
| Oct 14, 2008 | 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. |
| Oct 11, 2008 | 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. |
| Sep 23, 2008 | RCCK | SUSPENSION CHECKED - TO ATTORNEY FOR ACTION | — |
| Mar 20, 2008 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Aug 30, 2007 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Aug 30, 2007 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Jun 27, 2007 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Feb 13, 2007 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Feb 13, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Jan 17, 2007 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Dec 20, 2006 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Aug 2, 2006 | CNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION MAILED | — |
| Aug 1, 2006 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Jul 7, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Jun 20, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 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. |
| Jun 20, 2006 | 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. |
| Dec 20, 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. |
| Dec 20, 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. |
| Dec 19, 2005 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Jun 6, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |