USPTO serial 78730681
SPECIAL K
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- Filing date
- Status date
- Registration date
- Oct 14, 2008
- 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
BATTLE CREEK, MI
BATTLE CREEK, MI
KELLOGG NORTH AMERICA COMPANY LLC
BATTLE CREEK, MI
BATTLE CREEK, MI
Attorney of record
The USPTO lists this attorney as the applicant's representative for correspondence on this application.
Julie E. Reitz
Julie E. Reitz Honigman Miller Schwartz & Cohn LLP39400 Woodward Avenue, Suite 101Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304UNITED STATESGoods and services
| Class | Description | Status | First use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 030 | PROCESSED CEREAL-DERIVED FOOD PRODUCT TO BE USED AS A BREAKFAST CEREAL, SNACK FOOD OR INGREDIENT FOR MAKING FOOD; READY-TO-EAT CEREAL DERIVED FOOD BARS; [ WAFFLES, ] GRAIN BASED SNACK FOODS | ACTIVE | Mar 7, 1955 |
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Prosecution history
| Date | Code | Event | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2023 | ASGN | AUTOMATIC UPDATE OF ASSIGNMENT OF OWNERSHIP | — |
| Oct 22, 2018 | NA89 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 9 - E-MAILED | — |
| Oct 22, 2018 | 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. |
| Oct 22, 2018 | 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. |
| Oct 22, 2018 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Oct 11, 2018 | E89R | TEAS SECTION 8 & 9 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 14, 2017 | REM2 | COURTESY REMINDER - SEC. 8 (10-YR)/SEC. 9 E-MAILED | — |
| Feb 1, 2016 | 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 1, 2016 | REAP | TEAS REVOKE/APP/CHANGE ADDR OF ATTY/DOM REP RECEIVED | — |
| Sep 23, 2014 | NA85 | NOTICE OF ACCEPTANCE OF SEC. 8 & 15 - E-MAILED | — |
| Sep 23, 2014 | C15A | REGISTERED - SEC. 8 (6-YR) ACCEPTED & SEC. 15 ACK. | — |
| Sep 23, 2014 | APRE | CASE ASSIGNED TO POST REGISTRATION PARALEGAL | — |
| Sep 16, 2014 | E815 | TEAS SECTION 8 & 15 RECEIVED | — |
| Oct 14, 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. |
| Sep 11, 2008 | REGV | LAW OFFICE REGISTRATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Sep 10, 2008 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Sep 3, 2008 | CNPR | ALLOWED PRINCIPAL REGISTER - SOU ACCEPTED | — |
| Aug 25, 2008 | SUPC | STATEMENT OF USE PROCESSING COMPLETE | — |
| Aug 25, 2008 | AITU | CASE ASSIGNED TO INTENT TO USE PARALEGAL | — |
| Aug 14, 2008 | IUAF | USE AMENDMENT FILED | — |
| Aug 14, 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. |
| Mar 21, 2008 | EX3G | SOU EXTENSION 3 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 4, 2008 | EXT3 | SOU EXTENSION 3 FILED | — |
| Mar 4, 2008 | 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. |
| Sep 24, 2007 | EX2G | SOU EXTENSION 2 GRANTED | — |
| Sep 5, 2007 | EXT2 | SOU EXTENSION 2 FILED | — |
| Sep 5, 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. |
| Jun 9, 2007 | EX1G | SOU EXTENSION 1 GRANTED | — |
| Mar 2, 2007 | EXT1 | SOU EXTENSION 1 FILED | — |
| Mar 2, 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. |
| Sep 5, 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. |
| Jun 13, 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. |
| May 24, 2006 | NPUB | NOTICE OF PUBLICATION | — |
| Apr 25, 2006 | PREV | LAW OFFICE PUBLICATION REVIEW COMPLETED | — |
| Apr 21, 2006 | ALIE | ASSIGNED TO LIE | — |
| Apr 18, 2006 | CNSA | APPROVED FOR PUB - PRINCIPAL REGISTER | — |
| Apr 14, 2006 | DOCK | ASSIGNED TO EXAMINER | — |
| Oct 14, 2005 | NWAP | NEW APPLICATION ENTERED | — |