USPTO serial 78684419
BLACK BELT SUDOKU
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- May 6, 2008
- Examiner
- CAPSHAW, DANIEL
- 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
New York, NY, US
New York, NY, US
New York, NY, US
NEW YORK, NY, US
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Erin Hennessy
Erin Hennessy AKERMAN LLP1251 6th Avenue, 37th FloorNew York, NY 10020United StatesGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 016 | Series of non-fiction books featuring puzzles, games, challenging word games and crosswords | ACTIVE | Jun 30, 2006 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7, 2026 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 7, 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. |
| Jun 7, 2026 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 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. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 5, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Feb 5, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 29, 2025 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | EWOR | TEAS WITHDRAWAL AS DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 23, 2025 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 2024 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 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. |
| Feb 23, 2024 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jun 23, 2022 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Feb 4, 2022 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jan 25, 2021 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jan 25, 2021 | TCCA | TEAS CHANGE OF CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 25, 2021 | ECDR | TEAS CHANGE OF DOMESTIC REPRESENTATIVES ADDRESS | — |
| Jan 25, 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. |
| Jan 25, 2021 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jan 25, 2021 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 24, 2020 | ASCK | ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP NOT UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY | — |
| Jun 23, 2017 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Jun 23, 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. |
| Jun 23, 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. |
| Jun 23, 2017 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jun 13, 2017 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 10, 2017 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Jul 24, 2015 | CHAN | APPLICANT/CORRESPONDENCE CHANGES (NON-RESPONSIVE) ENTERED | — |
| Jul 24, 2015 | COAR | TEAS CHANGE OF OWNER ADDRESS RECEIVED | — |
| May 28, 2013 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| May 28, 2013 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| May 28, 2013 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| May 6, 2013 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Dec 9, 2011 | 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. |
| Dec 9, 2011 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Jul 28, 2010 | 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 28, 2010 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| May 6, 2008 | 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 28, 2008 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Mar 25, 2008 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Mar 6, 2008 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Feb 8, 2008 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Feb 8, 2008 | 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 5, 2008 | 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 13, 2007 | 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. |
| Oct 24, 2007 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Oct 9, 2007 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Oct 4, 2007 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Sep 28, 2007 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Sep 28, 2007 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Sep 28, 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. |
| Apr 2, 2007 | RCSC | REPORT COMPLETED SUSPENSION CHECK CASE STILL SUSPENDED | — |
| Apr 2, 2007 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 13, 2006 | GNSL | LETTER OF SUSPENSION E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 13, 2006 | CNSL | SUSPENSION LETTER WRITTEN | — |
| Aug 25, 2006 | TEME | TEAS/EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE ENTERED | — |
| Aug 18, 2006 | CRFA | CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED IN LAW OFFICE | — |
| Aug 18, 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. |
| Aug 18, 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. |
| Feb 24, 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. |
| Feb 24, 2006 | 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 24, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Feb 22, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Aug 9, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |